Guest Big H Posted February 1, 2007 Share These must be the ugliest bikes ever with a frame made out of BOX tubing..... yup that IS square tubing!!!!!!! Rectangular nogal en lelik soos die hel alleen!!!!! My child will rather walk than being seen on one of these!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted February 1, 2007 Share hectic!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted February 1, 2007 Share Did it come out with campag ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted February 1, 2007 Share Originally yes .... I think........ and maybe it is the reason why the kempekker MTB groupset failed so dismally!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumpole Posted February 1, 2007 Share you'll have to post a pick... I've never seen one before and they dont seem to exist on the raleigh.co.za website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted February 1, 2007 Share They do, if you look under this link  http://www.raleigh.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=51&Itemid=71  It is only a side view and the absolute hideousness cannot be seen. Check it out at the local Raleigh LBS. The one where I saw them said they are "" Slow movers"" Wunner why!!!!!!http://www.raleigh.co.za/mambots/content/mosthumb/thumbs/2007bikes_mountain_sport_m650x_blu_sil_26.jpg       Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted February 1, 2007 Share morewood's used square tubes for a while now, they don't look too bad at all.... http://www.morewoodbikes.com/images/bikes-2007/shova-st/full-shova-st.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted February 1, 2007 Share Those tubes on the Morewood are NOT square, they are round tubes with flattened sides. The tubes on the Raleighs are RECTANGULAR SQUARE tubing!!!!!! I am sure they use these tubes to make the frame narrower. The structural integrity of a round pipe is much better than a suare tube a rectangular tube is a bit better than square tubing. I am sure they got the square tubing from a steel yard that went bankrupt!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted February 1, 2007 Share Talking about frames, square, round, carbon whatever........has anyone ever tried to make a frame from really hard plastic...may sound like a stupid question but surely plastic is lighter than carbon...then again what the hell do i know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted February 1, 2007 Share doesn't look that bad, but a picture doesn't always tell the real story. will have to see the real thing.  muxman, I'm not gonna do the caps / lowercase thing. But anyway, plastic is not strong. The vibration and shaking will take it aparts in one ride, and even the sun damage it quite quickly. So, don't think it will make it as a bicycle frame.cervelo2007-02-02 00:01:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted February 1, 2007 Share I actually saw someone at Barberton riding one of those Raleighs, butt ugly. That Shova frame bears a striking resemblance to the Superlight !    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted February 2, 2007 Share if you saw him /her going past you, thats even uglier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Posted February 2, 2007 Share Havn't seen a plastic frame, but have seen pictures of a handmade bamboo frame with carbon lugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted February 2, 2007 Share Ja those are really hideous, let down further by their choice of groupset. Components: 18-Speed Shimano Gear System  Lightweight Alloy Rims  Linear Braking System  Quick Adjust Seat Lever  Quick Release Front Hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted February 2, 2007 Share those must probarly be Dions/Makro Raleighs. Square tubing, cheaper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted February 2, 2007 Share I beg to differ, but this is the ugliest production frame ever...Kirk Precision... http://www.firstflightbikes.com/Kirk.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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