Burner Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 So I started exploring a 3D model based on a trek session 88 and started moving the seat tube and extending the top tube to make it more rideable. I'll probably base the frame on these basic measurements. Whether it will be composite or aluminium, I'll have to look at that later on.... for now I'm going to look at rider position and my riding preferences
SimpleDom Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Reynolds 853 steel! It's so light, strong, and playful.
popcorn_skollie Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 what about adjustable geometry? remember when you explained to me how the azonic works.the head angle is determined by the size of the rear shock.The trade off between rear travel and head angle.they don't make bikes like that anymore
Burner Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 SimpleDomPosted Today, 10:53Reynolds 853 steel! It's so light, strong, and playful. SimpleDom, do you know where I can source that 853 steel? Wouldn't mind giving it a try
SimpleDom Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 SimpleDom, do you know where I can source that 853 steel? Wouldn't mind giving it a tryI wish I knew.... I'm purely a user... I don't have the talent to create!
Burner Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 popcorn_skolliePosted Today, 11:11what about adjustable geometry? remember when you explained to me how the azonic works.the head angle is determined by the size of the rear shock.The trade off between rear travel and head angle.they don't make bikes like that anymoreThat's a good idea, and its determined by the shock mount points. Soooooo, i like this one Popcorn_Skollie, somewhat tune-able....
Burner Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 SimpleDomBurner, on 11 Mar 2015 - 1:54 PM, said:SimpleDom, do you know where I can source that 853 steel? Wouldn't mind giving it a tryI wish I knew.... I'm purely a user... I don't have the talent to create! hehe...everyone has their place
nolipoli Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 So I started exploring a 3D model based on a trek session 88 and started moving the seat tube and extending the top tube to make it more rideable. I'll probably base the frame on these basic measurements. Whether it will be composite or aluminium, I'll have to look at that later on.... for now I'm going to look at rider position and my riding preferencesDid you model all components from scratch, or did you find downloadable ones? Its looking good! BTW, I think that Aluminium and Carbon are overdone already, so you may want to look at Steel. The Nova site (link earlier) has some Columbus steel which would also work well. I put together a shopping basket on the site without being too specific about the brand of steel and it came in at under $200 which I thought was not too bad. I have also been toying with the idea of using 3D printing to investment cast some of my components. I need to research that some more but if I find a practical affordable route I'll let you know.
Burner Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 I downloaded some parts and modeled some. I just got in some parts for my 3D delta printer so I might use it to grow some sections and use carbon. I want the process to be affordable too, I dont have big R&D budget to test different materials, so depending on the cost of setting up of different building processes.....either welding or composite.... we'll see after our research starts giving more direction I wonder what it will cost to bring those metal sections over to SA
Tubehunter Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Some inspiration! It's a completely different tangent but you have to admire the process this guy has gone through! http://www.redbull.tv/episodes/AP-1GPJWJSVN1W11/building-a-wooden-bike#autostart
Tubehunter Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I downloaded some parts and modeled some. I just got in some parts for my 3D delta printer so I might use it to grow some sections and use carbon. I want the process to be affordable too, I dont have big R&D budget to test different materials, so depending on the cost of setting up of different building processes.....either welding or composite.... we'll see after our research starts giving more direction I wonder what it will cost to bring those metal sections over to SA http://www.redbull.tv/episodes/AP-1GPJWJUUH1W11/3d-printing-carbon-fiber-bikes#autostart
Burner Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks for the links. Technology brings industry to the people and creates opportunities
Burner Posted March 12, 2015 Author Posted March 12, 2015 An example of the concept development and of the 3D printer video above
Shebeen Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 An example of the concept development and of the 3D printer video abovemaybe a clueless question. - you use the 3d printer to make a female mould that you then do your carbon magic on?
Barry Stuart Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 maybe a clueless question. - you use the 3d printer to make a female mould that you then do your carbon magic on? http://www.redbull.tv/episodes/AP-1GPJWJUUH1W11/3d-printing-carbon-fiber-bikes
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