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  1. Just called "The Gear Change" and they have it. They always very helpful!
  2. I don't know if this is in the correct category, so pls bare with me. I am on the hunt for a 142x12mm conversion kit for a 2011 Fuel ex9.9. So far the shops I called do not have these in stock and will need to be imported and probably take a yr and a day . Can someone point me in the right direction of a shop or person to contact for the kit/parts pls?
  3. I heard of a Lions head/Devils peak dh or technical trail that's free. Have no clue of the location but heard a few guys ride there often, Used to be illegal trails but now they open to the public
  4. Ya he's crazy lol... I couldnt stop laughing. You put the guy's name and surname up just short his address and cell number
  5. Who's the guy that drove the first few shuttles, and started shouting "Bonteheuwellll!!!" as he drove off and "STRAAAVAA" at the roadies?
  6. Thanks for the lekker jol yesterday gents. Was dreaming of the ride on my flight back to PTA. See CT in 3-4 weeks, we must do another shuttle
  7. Great Progress Nolipoli!!!! I know it can seem disappointing but believe you me, you are progressing well and learnt even more than you realize right now. My suggestions are as the following images display, either a doglink as referred to before or reinforce the rear triangle as you've effectively created a single pivot and will need larger rear pivot bearings: http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb11484589/p4pb11484589.jpghttp://www.carbonalbike.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/700x/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/t/i/titanx_27.5_sl-650b_mtb_full_suspension_frame_carbonal_carbonality_1_.jpghttp://blistergearreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/High-Single-Pivot.jpg
  8. Hectic man. I moved provinces and it was a lot to handle
  9. You are 100% correct. Depending on the stresses, you will apply the recommended weave. Although, I want to add high modulus to my entire downtube, chain stays and seat stays to increase lateral stiffness. My objective with the carbon is not to necessarily create a lighter frame than an alumium one, but to increase the lateral stiffness and decrease wear/chipping in these areas (as this might weaken the frame over time). No, not every frame will be tested. At least one out of every batch will be. This way they can track faults/improvements over X periods of time and use the info for further developments.
  10. The CAD software I use can calculate the stresses across the frame. I then try my best to relieve those areas or reinforce them if not. Then try to fit the biggest bearings I can find to ease joints and provide enough stiffness without affecting the weight too much. I haven't yet, but I will order the highest modulus carbon per gram that I can find. Then rest can only be tried and tested, computers can only tell you so much. When it's all done, and if I decide to go to market then I'll make up a test station like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xreZdUBqpJs Hey Nolipoli, whats in the container?
  11. It's been a slow progression but I've opted for a Delta type 3D printer that I've picked up on Monday past. Got her started up and did my first test print last night and I'm impressed with the high resolution and speed of the delta printers. Soooo, now I need to plan the prototype frame print to test if the suspension works as planned.
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