Move over carbon fiber
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Like they do with formula 1 cars, they make crazy reduction in weight below the minimum weight and then add weights at the bottom of the car to meet minimums.
The weights added tend to be lead or depleted uranium (not sure if they still use DU). They add the weights at the lowest part of the chassis to improve handling. I suppose you'll get the same results with bike.
The weights added tend to be lead or depleted uranium (not sure if they still use DU). They add the weights at the lowest part of the chassis to improve handling. I suppose you'll get the same results with bike.
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Actually, a lot of testing.
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Me: Can I get one of those new plastic frames?
Bike Shop: No. Come back in 5-10 years
Me: So I can get a CF frame now?
Bike Shop: Also no, come back in 18-30 months
Me: Aluminum?
Bike Shop: 12 months
Me: Steel?!
Bike Shop: *open laughter*
Bike Shop: No. Come back in 5-10 years
Me: So I can get a CF frame now?
Bike Shop: Also no, come back in 18-30 months
Me: Aluminum?
Bike Shop: 12 months
Me: Steel?!
Bike Shop: *open laughter*
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Polymer by golly sir!