Finished building my handmade CF frame, thought I'd join a like-minded group of folks
02-01-16, 08:43 PM
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Finished building my handmade CF frame, thought I'd join a like-minded group of folks
Hi Everybody!
As the title says, I just completed a four year project. I designed and built a carbon fiber monocoque frame and would like to show it to a group of folks that are interested in that kind of thing.
I'm 45 years old, and have been "behind bars" since I taught myself to ride a bike at 7 years old. My older brother rode everywhere, and I wanted to go along, so I figured if he could do it, so could I!
I was into BMX and "Freestylin" back in the 80's - we built our own quarter pipe. Then I got into mountain biking and enjoyed the trails around Austin on a Stumpjumper. About the same time I bought a brand-new Peugeot and was amazed at how fast high-pressure tires were! I've tried my hand at Observed Trials, though I just used my Stumpjumper. I'd love to have a dedicated bike for that!!
I've designed and built a log home, a bakery, countless wedding cakes, hot rods and related hot rod wall art, furniture, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting. I just love to MAKE STUFF!
Well, hot rods are too expensive, so my wife suggested I build a bike. Being a sculptor, I knew I didn't want to build a traditional double triangle frame. So, I came up with a plan and executed it.
If you're interested in seeing a little about the build and the finished bike, I put together a blog at exerciseyourdemons.blogspot.com. I'm interested in hearing what folks have to say. Questions are welcome, but it may take a day or two for me to get back to you.
Hope to meet some new friends on here.
As the title says, I just completed a four year project. I designed and built a carbon fiber monocoque frame and would like to show it to a group of folks that are interested in that kind of thing.
I'm 45 years old, and have been "behind bars" since I taught myself to ride a bike at 7 years old. My older brother rode everywhere, and I wanted to go along, so I figured if he could do it, so could I!
I was into BMX and "Freestylin" back in the 80's - we built our own quarter pipe. Then I got into mountain biking and enjoyed the trails around Austin on a Stumpjumper. About the same time I bought a brand-new Peugeot and was amazed at how fast high-pressure tires were! I've tried my hand at Observed Trials, though I just used my Stumpjumper. I'd love to have a dedicated bike for that!!
I've designed and built a log home, a bakery, countless wedding cakes, hot rods and related hot rod wall art, furniture, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting. I just love to MAKE STUFF!
Well, hot rods are too expensive, so my wife suggested I build a bike. Being a sculptor, I knew I didn't want to build a traditional double triangle frame. So, I came up with a plan and executed it.
If you're interested in seeing a little about the build and the finished bike, I put together a blog at exerciseyourdemons.blogspot.com. I'm interested in hearing what folks have to say. Questions are welcome, but it may take a day or two for me to get back to you.
Hope to meet some new friends on here.
Last edited by Demon35; 02-01-16 at 08:47 PM. Reason: Added photo
02-01-16, 11:04 PM
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Very nice,
Welcome to the forums.
Welcome to the forums.
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02-02-16, 04:31 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums.
Great Design.
I like this pic best
Great Design.
I like this pic best
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02-02-16, 05:30 AM
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That's cool. Reminds me of a Softride.. which has a very nice ride.
02-02-16, 05:36 AM
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Beautiful bike.
Of course the UCI is a bit picky about frame shapes, but that doesn't prevent a person from riding a bike with a bit more radical geometry.
Of course the UCI is a bit picky about frame shapes, but that doesn't prevent a person from riding a bike with a bit more radical geometry.
