Guest Big H Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 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!!!!!!
Guest Big H Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Originally yes .... I think........ and maybe it is the reason why the kempekker MTB groupset failed so dismally!!!!!!!!
Gumpole Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 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
Guest Big H Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 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      Â
rock Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 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
Guest Big H Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 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!!!!!!!!
The Saint Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 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?
pastapouch Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 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
Thug Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 I actually saw someone at Barberton riding one of those Raleighs, butt ugly. That Shova frame bears a striking resemblance to the Superlight !   Â
pastapouch Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 if you saw him /her going past you, thats even uglier
Giant Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 Havn't seen a plastic frame, but have seen pictures of a handmade bamboo frame with carbon lugs
javadude Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 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 HubÂ
pastapouch Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 those must probarly be Dions/Makro Raleighs. Square tubing, cheaper...
TNT1 Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 I beg to differ, but this is the ugliest production frame ever...Kirk Precision... http://www.firstflightbikes.com/Kirk.jpgÂ
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