Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Talk about a bike on no ones radar

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jaxgtr
02-03-07, 03:25 PM
Check this out. I'm curious to see how one rides.

http://www.mcmwin.com/calfee%20bamboo.htm

Grampy™
02-03-07, 04:12 PM
Calfee has been doing those for a couple of years, they were all the buzz when they first came out. Actually suppose to ride very nice, however they are a bit heavy. A bit pricey too... you'd pay several thousand.
jaxgtr
02-03-07, 04:19 PM
Yea I saw that. I have bamboo across the street from me, and it doesn't cost 2 grand.

lasteagle83
02-03-07, 04:56 PM
I'd say welding it would be the tricky part.......:)
epix1718
02-03-07, 06:14 PM
I'd say welding it would be the tricky part.......:)
maybe gorilla glue?
Tom Stormcrowe
02-03-07, 06:19 PM
maybe gorilla glue?
Actually, they use a carbon fiber bonded lug, or a Hemp fiber bonded lug assembly;)
jaxgtr
02-03-07, 06:33 PM
... or a Hemp fiber bonded lug assembly;)

No smoking aloud. :D
lasteagle83
02-03-07, 10:07 PM
I won't even make any type of comment about the joints using hemp. Way too easy.

I do wonder, though, if they'd thought of wrapping the joints in tobacco leaves and calling it the "blunt" edition???

But hey, if you got stranded in the wilderness, you could always burn your bike for firewood to stay warm.