Carbon Wheels

Bob mx at snet.net
Thu Dec 13 11:32:36 EST 2001


Im a big fan of unsprung weight.. did you read those numbers??? 12 lbs for a
19" wheel?  I may not like CF in every application, but it sure seems like a
good fit for this. You can bake CF to different specs, so strenght shouldnt be
an issue for a wheel.

Alexander van Gerbig wrote:

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>     Well bicycle frames are made of carbon and they handle some serious
> shocks.  I dislike carbon frames personally as a biker and mechanic, but
> some folks like 'em.  Though I wouldn't touch those wheels with a ten foot
> pole considering what carbon fiber bikes are like.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Alexander van Gerbig -- '90 90q20v -- '88 80t (R.I.P)
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