Carbon schmarbon, why do I need a plastic bike?
11-12-18, 12:31 PM
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BTW...I always tour with a plastic fork. Lighter than any steel or aluminum fork I have found. A Ti work would be lighter, but I cannot justify the cost.
11-12-18, 12:35 PM
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11-12-18, 01:12 PM
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11-12-18, 01:14 PM
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11-12-18, 01:19 PM
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11-12-18, 01:30 PM
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11-12-18, 01:37 PM
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The first bikes were made out of wood; wood is mostly carbon. Easiest bike to recycle, too; when it falls apart you just extract the metal parts and sell 'em to the blacksmith, then burn the rest in your fireplace.
11-12-18, 01:38 PM
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11-12-18, 01:39 PM
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Nothing like modern products spiced with that old world imperialist flair!
11-12-18, 01:50 PM
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Outside of competitive cycling, I prefer steel or titanium for the following reasons:
- will likely last decades
- you don't have to worry as much about over-tightening if you don't have access to a torque wrench for on the road / on tour repairs
- price is typically less (not always).
- will likely last decades
- you don't have to worry as much about over-tightening if you don't have access to a torque wrench for on the road / on tour repairs
- price is typically less (not always).
11-12-18, 02:03 PM
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11-12-18, 02:07 PM
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but but...what about rust? carbon frames don't rust....
11-12-18, 02:19 PM
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Nothing like modern products spiced with that old world imperialist flair!
Nothing like modern products spiced with that old world imperialist flair!
Nice vid. Thanks for posting.
11-12-18, 02:29 PM
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Note, they said straight out , factory built in North Africa,
So, used lower labor costs in Tunisia, outside the EU, and non Union ..
it is hand labor intensive.. so companies look for cheaper hands..
And shoppers look for cheaper bikes ...
Look is not one on the low end..
....
So, used lower labor costs in Tunisia, outside the EU, and non Union ..
it is hand labor intensive.. so companies look for cheaper hands..
And shoppers look for cheaper bikes ...
Look is not one on the low end..
....
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11-12-18, 02:37 PM
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All of these technologies are ancient.
3D-printed graphene is where it's at!
(I'll take 3D-printed titanium or magnesium as well)
3D-printed graphene is where it's at!
(I'll take 3D-printed titanium or magnesium as well)
11-12-18, 02:55 PM
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Hum... I'll consider carpet fiber bikes when Co Motion makes em. Their return policy is killer - you can drop their bikes off of 200 foot bridges and get a full refund I hear 
They also say Hi Tensile is making a comeback and I'm stoked cause I've got a stockpile of the stuff.
They also say Hi Tensile is making a comeback and I'm stoked cause I've got a stockpile of the stuff.
11-12-18, 03:00 PM
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