Build your own Carbon Frame

[Yang]

 

 

 

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-built-a-carbon-bike-frame-at-home-and-a-bam/#

 

What a project!

[gummibear]

If only it were taht easy as it looks.

[Yang]

I reckon its doable. As with any project you need the proper prep, materials, planning, follow the instructions, and TIME. There will probably be a bit of trial and error, but I reckon this would be fun- not that I have the time for this, but would be interesting to hear from whoever has tried, or progress reports from someone who wants to take on the project, along the lines of Big H's wheel truing engineering project. 

 

This would make a great school project- its got everything- working out angles, working with chemicals, figuring out strength of materials, practical application, and who knows, a business opportunity!

Yang2009-01-04 02:45:51

[turtlek]

yea this is possible this guys bikes have been here on the hub before as topics and he does sell a few of them as a custom designed frame would not mind getting the stuff to make my own one

[Yang]

Howzit T. I was wondering if this has been on the Hub before and I'm not surprised it has been. Are there any hubbers with one of his frames? 

 

I can just imagine the scene- T, why don't you finish this conversation:

 

Son- "Dad, please get me this carbon frame on the hub"

Dad- "No!"

Son- "Oh pleaseeeeee dad, I promise to be good."

Dad- "Go and make your own."

Son- "Wot????!" 

Dad- "You have a choice- I buy you that bike and you have to sign an IOU with a 20% monthly escalation until you pay me back, OR YOU MAKE YOUR OWN! You can start with the bamboo patch in the garden."

Son- "......