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  1. Original post
    The UniSLAB
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    I have a friend who's in the metal fabrication business and is
    interested in hearing about possibly making unicycle frames and
    seatpost's. He can get a hold of ANY metal and welds so good it makes
    me cry. I talked with him today and tried to explain how he could try
    and break into the unicycle market and he seems really interested.

    So I need some help from you guys on how I should go about getting him
    to commit to doing this. He lives and operates his business here in
    Texas so if your looking for a high quality frame, shipping won't kill
    you. He's already commmited to making dual-gusseted seatposts, but I
    really want him to make some ti frames.

    It would be awesome if I could get some suggestions or help from you
    guys, as this could benifit everyone here in the U.S if he does this
    thing. Anyone have any ideas for the frame? The seatpost shouldn't be
    too hard, but I'm not an engineer so help is appreciated.

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  2. manon1wheel
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    it would be AWESOME if they werent as expensive as "trition"

    i would be interested aluminum cause it would be cheaper
    edit: i would buy one. 🙂

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  3. The UniSLAB
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    manon1wheel said:

    it would be AWESOME if they werent as expensive as "trition"

    i would be interested aluminum cause it would be cheaper

    We talked about building some aluminum 6061 frames, but like I said
    nothing is written in stone. All I'm trying to do is figure out what
    you guys want, then we can attempt to produce some and see how it goes.

    I'm totally looking forward to the seatpost's though! Broken seatpost's
    ftl

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  4. unibikeling
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    that'd be soooo cool.

    an awesome looking TI frame would be really cool. If the price was
    cheap enough, i'd gladly buy one.

    Also, if it had a sorta unusual, and unique look to it. you can count
    me in.

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    beeper said:

    you sir, are unrealistic

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  5. The UniSLAB
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    unibikeling said:

    that'd be soooo cool.

    an awesome looking TI frame would be really cool. If the price was
    cheap enough, i'd gladly buy one.

    Also, if it had a sorta unusual, and unique look to it. you can count
    me in.

    Start sketching something up then! Like I said we want to hear what YOU
    want but at the same time we have to take into consideration durability,
    which will be the #1 priority

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  6. Kilian
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    that would be awesome! 😄 I agree, it should be kind of different and
    unique, i will try to think something up...

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  7. kerosian
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    I want a magnesium frame, hopefully a shin friendly one and for a 36"
    wheel. Would be fricking sick.

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  8. The UniSLAB
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    kerosian said:

    I want a magnesium frame, hopefully a shin friendly one and for a 36"
    wheel. Would be fricking sick.

    Hmmm, I'd have to talk to him about mag frames. I know he can weld just
    about every metal there is, including ti, but I never asked about
    magnesium.

    I'm sure if you'd be willing to pay he'd be willing to make it!🙂

    Thanks so far for the interest though guys, and keep it coming

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  9. kerosian
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    It's similiar to welding aluminum, not nearly as hard as Ti

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  10. The UniSLAB
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    kerosian said:

    It's similiar to welding aluminum, not nearly as hard as Ti

    Then it shouldn't be a problem. The main thing we need though as of
    right now is an actual spec. sheet on the frame itself. Seatpost's will
    be fairly simple, but a frame is different. That's why I'm hoping somone
    with a decent concept for structural intergrity and fame design will
    chime in.

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  11. unibikeling
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    hmmm... i'll draw up plans this weekend as i nurse my ankle back to full
    health, again.

    It'll look pretty gangster, you dont know, he should like polish in
    things acid etch things and words in the side.

    i'll show you some drawings soon enough..

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    beeper said:

    you sir, are unrealistic

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  12. The UniSLAB
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    unibikeling said:

    hmmm... i'll draw up plans this weekend as i nurse my ankle back to full
    health, again.

    It'll look pretty gangster, you dont know, he should like polish in
    things acid etch things and words in the side.

    i'll show you some drawings soon enough..

    Man that would awesome if you could. We can worry about the final
    touches later (polish,etching,ect.) but like I said we need a solid
    design first and foremost. We also might not just be limited to one
    design either so keep that in mind

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  13. Kilian
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    does anyone else have any ideas?

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  14. zfreak220
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    I would ask Sponge for his design for the Triton frames. That would be a
    good place to start.

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  15. oneisenough
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    i'd get one if they arent too much $$$, and something different. Im not
    much of a designer, but ill see what i can do!

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  16. unibikeling
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    i drew up plans, but my printer crapped out on me lol... It decided to
    make a real big beep, then say it needed to be reset... I'll take a pic
    of em maybe.

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    beeper said:

    you sir, are unrealistic

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  17. Any Terrain
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    I would like to see a Ti black domina frame (like the "Ti" without the
    Lolipop bearing holders). But make it so you can customize the tube
    size for those who want their seat low and those who want it high.

    EDIT: I read the first page in the Triton thread, i guess it isn't
    possible (or with OT4?) because it has to be 1mm tubing

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  18. SqueakyOnion
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    If it turns out to be a quality product, there's quite a good chance
    I'll buy one once I could scrape the money together.

    I'd definitely be interested in an aluminum or Ti frame, in a 29er
    size.

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  19. Emile.m
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    Any Terrain said:

    I would like to see a Ti black domina frame (like the "Ti" without the
    Lolipop bearing holders).

    Lolipop bearings can be as good or better then normal bearing holders.

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  20. unibikeling
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    I was thinking, especially make the frame square tubing. It'd increase
    its strength a lot. Thats what my plan was, and then i had some braces
    where the seatpost connects to for frame legs. like that area, so you
    dont break the tube thing off.. like Jon A has done.

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    you sir, are unrealistic

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