graphene: the new carbon

[MTBc]

http://easycycling.com/graphene-is-this-the-new-carbon-fiber-for-bikes/

 

I saw something saying that it would take the equivalent force of an elephant balanced on a pen to break through a single sheet of graphene (1 atom thick).

[Bubblez]

Thats a funny image isn't it?

A elephant balancing on a pencil....

[udxcob]

That must look something like me on my bike ????

[Sitting slip]

Sounds good. A mtb under 5kg what will road bikes be? And then how cool will the tour be?

[JGR]

This sounds EXPENSIIIIIIIIIIIIIVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEE

[Shebeen]

I want to know where they find such a strong pencil?

[Sidewinder.]

If this stuff was coated for heat/radiation proofing it could make launching spacecraft a whole lot cheaper...

[Sidewinder.]

If this stuff was coated for heat/radiation proofing it could make launching spacecraft a whole lot cheaper...

[MTBc]

Here's the original image I saw on an FB post.

 

 

The material itself isn't expensive to make, however I imagine there's patents pending (it was discovered in 2010) and lots of moola pumped into R&A, so initially gonna cost lots to repay investments and make a small number of people silly-rich.

 

It's clear, conducts electricity and heat, and has loooots of applications. Here's a photo of it.

 

[SomeBloke]

Half the hub just put their carbon 29ers up for sale. They'll be snapped up by the SS guys who want that retro look.

[MTBc]

If this stuff was coated for heat/radiation proofing it could make launching spacecraft a whole lot cheaper...

 

its conductive (electricity - about as much so as copper, and heat pretty well too), so not sure about re-entry.

[MTBc]

I wonder if you can use your bike to fill in the registration forms at events? they may have to cater for leaving a little tip at the back, and when sell it with a sharpener.

[shaper]

those 2 lab techs have strong wrists to hold that sheet up like they are doing!

[Red Zone]

But that stuff is see through, that means the UCI will be able to see Cancellara's Gruber assist

[Guest Latent Blue]

Imagin a frame just a few atoms thick... weighing 100g... thats able to support an elephant

[Sidewinder.]

 

 

its conductive (electricity - about as much so as copper, and heat pretty well too), so not sure about re-entry.

 

I see that now. Its a pity. Maybe some sort of coating would prevent the heat conduction.