[python] Re: Python report, and circular tubes

> In principle 100kg load is enough, but what happens when riding over a
> pothole. I would asume, it in a way loads up certain (other) parts of the
> bike. But how big a forces can be expected here? So I design the bike to
> hold for what, 200kg? 300kg? a ton? Obviously the more safety the more heavy
> the bike will get.
>
> and opens a path towards a composite fabrication. Carbon laminated, or
> carbon pipes glued in aluminium inserts ?
>  Please, go ahead >:-)
>
>  Dirk
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/carbon_fiber.htm
in this article damon rinard describes really nicely how he tested his
own homebuilt carbon bicycle's strength - he took 600lbs (300kgs) as a
guideline, maybe it's useful to someone (or the method he uses, which
is really nice and simple).
Sam
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