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BambooBikeBuilder
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I am building a bamboo bike frame and plan to make the joints out of carbon fibre. Some people recommend hemp as a joint because it has a similar thermal expansion coefficient. I however like the aesthetic and structural properties of carbon fibre. That being said, I have never used carbon fibre and am wondering what resin I should use. I am also debating whether to use fabric or tow. I plan to purchase the carbon fibre skinning starting kit to try it out. I will be abutting the bamboo to each other and then wrapping the carbon fibre around the joint. Are there any suggestions or books that anyone can recommend? I am very appreciative of your advice.
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Bamboo Bike Frame
BambooBikeBuilder
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13 Years Ago
What I recomend to you is to look on youtube and personal bloggers that do their own carbon...
kylle
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13 Years Ago
Thanks Kyle. I agree that is a good strategy. I work in an engineering department at a university...
BambooBikeBuilder
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13 Years Ago
Isuggestthat U try toknowas much as U can from home bike builders... and companies too... but they...
kylle
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13 Years Ago
U must see this webpage!!!! http://www.flaviodeslandes.com/bicycles.html
kylle
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13 Years Ago
I made on a few months ago, here's the video...its more of an overview...maybe you can get inspired...
matthieutje65
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12 Years Ago
Lugs I have just finished uni and havebeen looking atoptimizingcarbon lugs but so far I...
DuPreez
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12 Years Ago
Like the trike, definitely different. I put together a rough old design using good old paint.
DuPreez
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12 Years Ago
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