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Old 07-19-10 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by calamarichris
I recall these interesting I-beam magnesium frames being sold in the 80's:


The magazine article described the maker (Kirk?) driving his car over the frame, then reinstalling the wheels and riding it away, completely true & unbent, allegedly.
Yes, the Kirk frame -- die cast as a single unit. IIRC, it tended to fail because of voids in the casting.
http://www.kirk-bicycles.co.uk/Kirk.htm
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