See through bike frame.
11-26-09, 05:48 PM
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See through bike frame.
I just thought this bike frame was really cool. Post what you think about it.
https://www.bmeres.com/c-thruframe.htm
https://www.bmeres.com/c-thruframe.htm
11-26-09, 07:30 PM
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You gonna eat that?
That frame is all kinds of
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11-26-09, 08:00 PM
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11-26-09, 08:07 PM
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thats got to be one of the most (edit: let's say "strangest" instead) things I have seen.
confirmed by the saddle angle and the fact he made himself a custom bike and still puts about 10cm of spacers under the stem.
confirmed by the saddle angle and the fact he made himself a custom bike and still puts about 10cm of spacers under the stem.
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11-26-09, 09:42 PM
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11-26-09, 10:08 PM
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You gonna eat that?
I think this frame could have a lower coefficient of aerodynamic drag)...(??)
I have built just this prototype for my biking and fun and for now, I don't suppose to build another frame.
*I am an aeronautics engineer
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11-26-09, 10:44 PM
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I applaud the guy for doing something so different. His hand made bike frame is definitely much lighter than most, which are steel. That being said, I don't see the technical advantages.
Frame drag is probably not a big deal, I imagine it might make some interesting whistles.
The biggest downside would be keeping it clean.
Frame drag is probably not a big deal, I imagine it might make some interesting whistles.
The biggest downside would be keeping it clean.
11-26-09, 10:58 PM
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I am glad to hear that you are an engineer - but I'm guessing you didn't pay attention in sociology or economics when there were lectures on issues of 'singularity'? Just because an item isn't one of a kind doesn't make it a failure? There are all sorts of items made every day which are unique, have no "production value", will never be put into general circulation, and cost staggering amounts of money... to list just a few - jewelry, cars, computers, clothing, shoes, purses, furniture, buildings...
allow me to clarify in case you hadn't noticed this yet -
"the world doesn't revolve around your system of value judgments"
as for the article (& bike) itself - "41"
11-27-09, 12:28 AM
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That is the third frame Meres made. He did it as a challenge of his composite construction abilities.
It's a hell of a nice peace of work and given that it was only his third time building a frame, I'd say it is extraordinary.
It's a hell of a nice peace of work and given that it was only his third time building a frame, I'd say it is extraordinary.
11-27-09, 07:02 AM
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It is different and there's something to be said for different. I don't understand the emotional criticism. A few of you acted as if this frame is somehow a threat to you. :facepalm:
Hell, I'd like to ride it. However, even though I'm not an engineer and don't pretend otherwise my first thought was that this frame would be incredibly expensive.
Hell, I'd like to ride it. However, even though I'm not an engineer and don't pretend otherwise my first thought was that this frame would be incredibly expensive.
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11-27-09, 07:05 AM
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SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
Also, OP this particular subforum is probably the most generic and conforming group around when it comes to "the right bike." You picked a tough crowd to show something unorthodox to.
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11-27-09, 08:42 AM
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You gonna eat that?
That's what I did. I fail to see why you have a problem with that. Move along.
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11-27-09, 08:56 AM
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1: This belongs in the 41(I know I'm perpetuating by posting).
2: This concept is old news, it's not exactly the same design but Delta 7 has been doing this for years.
2: This concept is old news, it's not exactly the same design but Delta 7 has been doing this for years.
11-27-09, 09:01 AM
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You gonna eat that?
1: This belongs in the 41(I know I'm perpetuating by posting).
2: This concept is old news, it's not exactly the same design but Delta 7 has been doing this for years.
2: This concept is old news, it's not exactly the same design but Delta 7 has been doing this for years.
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I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
11-27-09, 09:08 AM
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You gonna eat that?
I never said it was practical....
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11-27-09, 09:17 AM
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11-27-09, 10:38 AM
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A lot of work to build. Super striff. Hard to clean. Fun to show off to others. Not super light at that weight, but lighter than I would have guessed. I hope it never gets crashed, repair would be a lot of work. The best part is probably building it and showing it off. Probably too expensive to mass produce and sell at a resonable cost.
11-27-09, 02:20 PM
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I can't attest for that but I've ridden this similar demo bike... https://www.delta7bikes.com/arantix-mountain-bike.htm and I have to say its really interesting and as good as anything else. Pricey however, but light as hell.
11-27-09, 04:48 PM
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I can't attest for that but I've ridden this similar demo bike... https://www.delta7bikes.com/arantix-mountain-bike.htm and I have to say its really interesting and as good as anything else. Pricey however, but light as hell.
