DaveTheWave 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2008 I was looking at painted carbon fiber bike frames and was wondering if that would be a good idea for RH chassis. I imagine a frame like that less prone to fracture, stronger than strictly carbon. Perhaps metal inserts could be used around the front and rear corners to stop wear.Anyone in the business of carbon material or related that can comment? How rad would a Carolina blue carbon painted chassis be?Here is an example of the tech used on a mountain bike: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wickedlite44 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2008 i believe there was a carbon/metal (not sure what type of metal) frame, i saw them on this site actually. they were red stars if i remember correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted February 9, 2008 Didnt red star make the carbon chassis for mission? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprungster 5 Report post Posted February 9, 2008 I was looking at painted carbon fiber bike frames and was wondering if that would be a good idea for RH chassis. I imagine a frame like that less prone to fracture, stronger than strictly carbon. Perhaps metal inserts could be used around the front and rear corners to stop wear.Anyone in the business of carbon material or related that can comment? How rad would a Carolina blue carbon painted chassis be?Here is an example of the tech used on a mountain bike:We're in the planning stages for the next generation Sprungs, and this is the tech we've figured on all along. The frame and rocker arms will probably have forged aluminum skeletons with a Kevlar skin. Sort of like bat wings. All the metal fittings will be built into the structure. Rigid, light, and bullet proof. We're using our patent that allows us to place the wheels right next to each other, like rigid frames. 80's up front and 85's in back. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveTheWave 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Very cool. I look forward to it. Will we see a variety of colors? I remember the Red Star frames from back in the day, there are a couple versions, but none had reinforcement on the rear bottom and front of the frame, where a lot of wear took place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpeaslee 30 Report post Posted February 10, 2008 an 80-85 hilo sprung. That would be nuts. You gonna start making your own wheels too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
