classic33
Leg End Member
That's a DF though.
(Wooden) design help/advice needed
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chriswoody
Legendary Member
DF?
Ahh Diamond frame?
I know, it was more a slightly tongue in cheek reply about my own Bamboo bike which is definitely not a recumbent.
Your post was infinitely more useful and on topic, as well as interesting, I do like to see other Bamboo builds.
Ahh Diamond frame?
I know, it was more a slightly tongue in cheek reply about my own Bamboo bike which is definitely not a recumbent.
Your post was infinitely more useful and on topic, as well as interesting, I do like to see other Bamboo builds.
classic33
Leg End Member
chriswoody
Legendary Member
I do still have it, it's a definite keeper. Whilst I don't ride it as much as I should, it still brings a big smile to my face every time I ride it, it's a lovely bike and completely unique.
grldtnr
Veteran
Didn't that come to a 'sticky' end tho'?
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Time Waster
Veteran
In a museum in oregano. Still good apparently.
Time Waster
Veteran
There's a fair amount of info on materials selection including those plots on properties like stress, youngs modulus. Mike Ashby wrote a few got books on materials selection including good plots on materials suitability. I'm sure there's a few plots giving wood types and their properties.
Wood is quite a good composite but you need the right one for the job as mentioned upthread. However if you haven't got bamboo or spruce then checking these plots out you might find a wood you have or can get is close.
Wood is quite a good composite but you need the right one for the job as mentioned upthread. However if you haven't got bamboo or spruce then checking these plots out you might find a wood you have or can get is close.
Andy in Germany
Guru
I was visiting my colleague's work area today, and he let me photograph his bike:
He rides about 40k a day on this. A back brake is currently being sourced...
The next generation is under construction:
He rides about 40k a day on this. A back brake is currently being sourced...
The next generation is under construction:
stuckinthemud
Regular
Thankyou, much appreciated! Your colleague is very skilful.
classic33
Leg End Member
Did he let you try riding it?
Andy in Germany
Guru
He is, and great fun to work with: normally when I explain my loony ideas people give me funny looks, but he says thing like "Yeah, and then we could add..." or "And if we did it like this, we could..."
I really like having my own department but I miss working alongside him in the workshop...
Andy in Germany
Guru
He's a lot taller than I am; I couldn't reach the pedals...
classic33
Leg End Member
Did you try?
stuckinthemud
Regular
How does the gearing work if the pedal cogs are fixed on the frame but the front wheel twists to steer, how is it the chain doesn’t come off?
grldtnr
Veteran
Thanks for eludicating, shows wot I know,
