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Hi,
New to composites and would like some advice
I'm looking to achieve something similar to Adam Hansen's 'Hanseeno' cycling shoes - here's a video with him talking about them:
https://cyclingtips.com/2014/05/adam-hansens-custom-shoes/
I've ordered a started kit and some unidirectional sheets from easycomposites and I've got a vague idea where to start.
I'm most worried about keeping the uppers flexible enough (Hansen talks about using a different resin there for this reason), and joining different parts to make a whole if I construct the shoes in sections.
Thanks
Luke
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ljac133
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7 Years Ago
You could try a flexible resin such as our EF80 Flexible Epoxy Resin
Warren (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
Hi, Luke! Did you manage to work with theEF80 flexible resin? Interestingly :-) i am thinking to try doing the same thing as you here. Best regards, Mircea
Mircea Andrei Ghinea
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6 Years Ago
Hi Mircea, yes, it worked quite well with a couple of layers of twill - the material was a good flexibility but held the right shape well I still haven't arrived at a pair of working shoes yet...
ljac133
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6 Years Ago
hi Luke! wow, didn't expect you to reply so fast :-) i did nothing yet, i still collect info. i have this in mind for about one year. i really hope i'll do it. i have very wide feet, narrow heels,...
Mircea Andrei Ghinea
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6 Years Ago
Yeah I've got quite square toes, and wide ish forefeet, so I always end up in shoes that are too long and pinch my smallest toe a bit. The length means the cleats are never quite right and the arch.....
ljac133
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6 Years Ago
yup, agree, difficult project, feet are a totally awkward complex shape. yup, good point about kevlar. we ride in lycra, so really no protection on the entire body, so why to emphasize protection...
Mircea Andrei Ghinea
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6 Years Ago
Yes you can cut it with scissors, the edge doesn't fray too badly and you don't get splinters the same as with regular epoxy/carbon If you put regular epoxy over it, yes it will crack - the material...
ljac133
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6 Years Ago
thanks man! if a manage to build the shoes i'll let ya know. i really hope so. regards, Mircea
Mircea Andrei Ghinea
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6 Years Ago
Hi all, I'm currently looking at a project like this. I've been researching making a foot mould 'last'. There are quite a few nice guides on youtube for cycling and skate boots. A few useful guides....
mathboy
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6 Years Ago
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