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)
To: Dark Skies
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. Agreed!
Dark, are you an engineer or designer of frames? Or a rider?
Cheers!
44 posted on
11/24/2006 5:03:22 PM PST by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: Dark Skies
Actually aluminum is a stiffer (more jarring) ride because it does not flex as much as steel.
46 posted on
11/24/2006 5:13:15 PM PST by
Scutter
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