i thought about posting this in "tech," then realized it had nothing to do with answering motorcycle tech questions. then i thought about putting it in general, but realized it didn't have a lot to do with bikes in general, either.
though it maybe could in the future...
super-strong paper. check it out (http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2008/609/1?).
could this potentially be the "next big thing" in über-light components? the carbon-killer? or have i missed the point.
discuss.
Claiming to have higher tensile strength than cast iron is akin to saying you can outrun your buddy that has a sprained ankle. :P
They quote a tensile strength of 214 MPa, carbon fiber ranges from 2000 to 7000 MPa.
Not really in the same league.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_fiber
However, it sounds like awesome paper, and it could provide cheaper composite parts.
Quote from: Speeddog on June 10, 2008, 11:44:03 PM
Claiming to have higher tensile strength than cast iron is akin to saying you can outrun your buddy that has a sprained ankle. :P
They quote a tensile strength of 214 MPa, carbon fiber ranges from 2000 to 7000 MPa.
Not really in the same league.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_fiber
However, it sounds like awesome paper, and it could provide cheaper composite parts.
well, gee-whiz... i should look into these things before making unfounded statements. :P
Quote from: Speeddog on June 10, 2008, 11:44:03 PM
Claiming to have higher tensile strength than cast iron is akin to saying you can outrun your buddy that has a sprained ankle. :P
They quote a tensile strength of 214 MPa, carbon fiber ranges from 2000 to 7000 MPa.
Not really in the same league.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_fiber
However, it sounds like awesome paper, and it could provide cheaper composite parts.
but what if i'm really slow with good ankles?
Quote from: zarn02 on June 11, 2008, 01:26:29 AM
well, gee-whiz... i should look into these things before making unfounded statements. :P
It was good you brought it up, no unfounded statements anywhere. [thumbsup]
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 11, 2008, 04:42:11 AM
but what if i'm really slow with good ankles?
Well, if your buddy has a high pain threshold, you might lose. ;D
I know I would lose . I have a rod for a femur!!
Imagine the wicked paper cuts. OH THE HUMANITY!
how does this effect the rock, paper, scissor, game?
Quote from: ODrides on June 11, 2008, 08:58:02 AM
Imagine the wicked paper cuts. OH THE HUMANITY!
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/2/1362599_02bcdea730.jpg)
Quote from: bobspapa on June 11, 2008, 09:24:16 AM
how does this effect the rock, paper, scissor, game?
we're gonna need a bigger pair of scissors...
"The only way to decide this is with a quick game of carbon fiber, nano-unit paper, gamma ray. Ready?"
i call gamma ray.