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kington99 wrote:
> 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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> 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.
--
GizmoDuck
The Uninam Tour 2008.....Hanoi to Saigon!!! www.uninam.net
The SINZ Unicycle Tour 2007....South Island, New Zealand
www.sinzuni.org
The Induni Unicycle Tour 2009. Unicycle Tour of India. Email me for
details.
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