And today I did......

[dyna-ti]

New daft idea, a 7 foot length of 4 inch diameter cardboard tube with 5mm thick walls has come into my possession.......... hmmmmm........ I wonder. Must keep a look out for the men in white coats, I cannot be captured yet, so much to do he he he...

I think our American cousins are about the greatest diy bikers, especially for meets and events, charity or otherwise. So maybe try some research in the US forums for ideas as to how to construct from recycled materials. Im sure theres bound to be a few, they're usually inundated for nutters on bikes.

 

[epicyclo]

...I think our American cousins are about the greatest diy bikers, especially for meets and events, charity or otherwise. So maybe try some research in the US forums for ideas as to how to construct from recycled materials. Im sure theres bound to be a few, they're usually inundated for nutters on bikes.

Don't underestimate Velo's ability to come up with something original.

I'm not.

You can be sure our creations will be fast enough to escape the men in white coats brigade.

 

[dyna-ti]

Im more concerned about damp tubes falling apart. Not exactly structural stuff is it Envision broken collar bones and other assorted :shock:
So is there more than one ?, sorry, think ive missed something. You making something too

Either way, whatever is cobbled together in whatever manner, I hope one of you has or intends to buy a go pro. Love to see that

 

[velomaniac]

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The cardboard tube bike will not be used in this challenge, its just an idea that might happen in my shed of unearthly delights. The Woodlark is my main focus but for a laugh I may also make Plankenstein, the crudest lash up of a wood bike I can envisage which is heavy and ugly. Plankenstein was built before a couple of years past but was recycled into something else when I gave up on it. I have more knowledge now to get me past previous technical challenges 7

 

[clubby]

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Plankenstein

Chapeau. Love it.

 

[jimo746]

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Got my entry in for SSUK 2021 today, let's hope things have improved enough by September that it can go ahead!

 

[velomaniac]

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I second that hope, been ages since my last SSUK which was in Cumbria and best I've ever been to

 

[jimo746]

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Some inspiration for you flat earthers and your wooden bikes i saw posted on a Facebook cycling group.....

 

[velomaniac]

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Very cool if cruisers are your thing

This wood bike frame building thing is endlessly fascinating. Latest challenge I am needing to think about is torsional stiffness. As its a single speed it needs stiffness at the BB and rear triangle to get efficient power down without being bone jarring uncomfortable. Also the front end needs stiffness so it steers with reasonable precision. I have a joke expression I use to describe a bad handling bike "steers like a fish on stilts", which is what I must avoid
Good thing I have until September to sort all the issues, such fun

 

[clubby]

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Finally had a brain fart and remembered where I put the original cleat bolts for my Dura Ace pedals. Had been through every nut and bolt in the tool chest and spares box in the garage, only to remember there were the riding spares tub in the utility room. Only been searching for 3 days. :facepalm:

At least I can get the bloody things up for sale now.