paper stronger than iron

[zarn02]

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.

could this potentially be the "next big thing" in über-light components? the carbon-killer? or have i missed the point.

discuss.

[Speeddog]

Claiming to have higher tensile strength than cast iron is akin to saying you can outrun your buddy that has a sprained ankle. 

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.

[zarn02]

Claiming to have higher tensile strength than cast iron is akin to saying you can outrun your buddy that has a sprained ankle. 

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.

[KnightofNi]

Claiming to have higher tensile strength than cast iron is akin to saying you can outrun your buddy that has a sprained ankle. 

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?

[Speeddog]

well, gee-whiz... i should look into these things before making unfounded statements.

It was good you brought it up, no unfounded statements anywhere. 

but what if i'm really slow with good ankles?

Well, if your buddy has a high pain threshold, you might lose. 

[LYD]

I know I would lose .  I have a rod for a femur!!

[ODrides]

Imagine the wicked paper cuts.  OH THE HUMANITY!

[Grampa]

how does this effect the rock, paper, scissor, game?

[junior varsity]

Imagine the wicked paper cuts.  OH THE HUMANITY!

[KnightofNi]

how does this effect the rock, paper, scissor, game?

we're gonna need a bigger pair of scissors...

[ODrides]

"The only way to decide this is with a quick game of carbon fiber, nano-unit paper, gamma ray.  Ready?"

[junior varsity]

i call gamma ray.