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Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer
I was never into racing or competitions. There was a book I read a few years ago. The author divided people into "herders" and "farmers". I'm more of a farmer. I used to go on rides with friends as a kid. A bicycle gave us freedom to explore.
The book is called Outliers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliers_(book)
Its an interesting read.
I'm still thinking about building a carbon frame. Essentially it would go together like the PVC plumbing under your sink. I would make molds to make the parts and everything would be glued together with JB Weld. Conceptually simple but more difficult in execution. I have two friends in LA who are senior stress analysis at one of the companies I worked for. I'll have to go talk to them. Unfortunately most of their experience is in inconel. One of them has a favorite saying "if you want it quick, make it thick". I think he was talking about the time to do an analysis.
If I get a chance to talk to Gilmour I'll ask if this is a touring, race or general purpose frame. |
No need to be racing to get a race bike. Touring bikes are a bit longer and more stable for all day comfort in the saddle but when it comes to cornering or carving down a mountain side, its a bit slower and less responsive like driving a 911 vs a Camry. Both will get you there but the question is, how much fun. i think there are bike made in between called sports touring bikes. The carbon frame build sounds like fun. Keep us in the loop