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To: Dark Skies

It isn't as stiff.


12 posted on 11/24/2006 8:15:19 AM PST by stockpirate (John Kerry & FBI files ==> http://www.freerepublic.com/~stockpirate/)
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To: stockpirate
Probably have to use a larger tube like alum or titanium (larger than steel) and thicken the tube walls so the frame doesn't produce a mushy ride. I like the stiffness of a steel frame but the lighter weight of alum and titanium is also a nice feature.

Good luck in getting into the bike market. It's always nice to find new materials that improve performance and/or reduce cost.

14 posted on 11/24/2006 8:21:40 AM PST by Dark Skies ("He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that" ... John Stuart Mill)
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To: stockpirate
It isn't as stiff.

That will probably rule out high end bicycle frames.

17 posted on 11/24/2006 8:32:39 AM PST by Cagey
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