kington99 said:a few things to consider:
improving strength isn't really that important, on the whole unicycle
frames do not break, often when they do, it is due to a design or
manafacturing fault, like the old torker DX frames. Failure as seen in
some KH frames seems to be caused by crack propogation from cyclic
loading, using stronger materials will not help you here.Frame stiffness is more pertinent, you waste less energy and it gives a
more precise feel to the uni. Also it is important if you run brakes,
both for their effectiveness in use and to stop brake rubbing under
hard riding.In conclusion, while a really excellent 36" frame has yet to be
produced, there is little improvement to be made in trials/street
frames. Any use of exotic materials will be almost purely for cool
value. With the frame of most trials unis only making up 10% of the
total weight, even dramatic percentage savings will still not
contribute much to the overall uni, good pedal choice or tyre shaving
will offer far more benfit.Having said all that, I'm still working on a composite monocoque uni
frame that I hope to manafacture this summer.
I would love to see a V-frame in Carbon fibre. It could be made
extremely light and strong. I was thinking of getting a carbon bike
frame the other day...a Scott CR1. The frame is lighter than most
unicycle frames.
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