If you have been riding BMX for a little while now, there’s a good chance you have considered switching some parts out for titanium over chromoly. However, the decision might not be as straightforward as it may seem. There’s a number of factors to consider like price, the style of riding and the amount of abuse you put on it. Sure, titanium is lighter, but isn’t always able to take that beating that chromoly does and the price is much higher. Here’s a video breaking down the differences and why you might choose one over the other courtesy of Profile Racing who offer a ton of products in both metals. Check it out to figure out what material might just be right for you!

“We’re back at the @Profile Racing factory yet again and this time we’re discussing some nitty gritty technical stuff with Profile’s resident Titanium expert, Dave Briggs. Enjoy a casual conversation about the hows and whys of that lovable, but bank-draining material known as titanium.” – Our BMX