Clear tube bicycle frame
Last Post 06/20/2014 11:18 AM by Kameron Kameron. 12 Replies.
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Ride On

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06/17/2014 08:53 PM
I want one of these. http://www.designboom.com/design/clarity-bike-by-designaffairs-studio-is-fully-transparent/
Ride On

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06/17/2014 08:54 PM
http://www.designboom.com/design/clarity-bike-by-designaffairs-studio-is-fully-transparent/

One of you tech computer guys post up the photo of it. I love the way the wheels look like they just float there.

I want one.
Keith Richards

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06/17/2014 09:00 PM
Wow...I am...just wow.
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jookey

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06/17/2014 09:35 PM
I think that is cool. In the comments, most people wanted it filled with lights. I think it is good as is. A clear bike is not less visible IMO. I guess it is sort of a commuter being single speed and all. In my neck of the woods, single speeds just don't cut it
longslowdistance

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06/17/2014 09:46 PM
Cool!
So many possibilities:
lights inside
fish
Prescription option
79pmooney

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06/18/2014 12:21 AM
The comments are pretty negative! So prototype #1 of a completely new material for bikes isn't yet a finished product.

Get the prescription right and you can have some really big fish.

Ben
zootracer

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06/18/2014 01:57 AM
New name for a tubie?
Ride On

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06/18/2014 09:58 AM
For you Star Trek geeks ... it's made from transparent aluminum
Cosmic Kid

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06/18/2014 10:06 AM
Somebody please teach these guys about frame geometry....
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
Keith Richards

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06/18/2014 10:29 AM
CK, c'mon you know the build was more about proof of concept than a rideable prototype.

What gives me pause is the lack of curves. Implies that complex shapes my not be possible at this time.

However, if they are shooting for a low production cost bike straight tubes my not be a negative.
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zootracer

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06/18/2014 12:53 PM
"Aircraft grade" plastic. Used for eyeglass lenses...
Cosmic Kid

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06/18/2014 12:57 PM
Posted By Keith Jackson on 06/18/2014 10:29 AM
CK, c'mon you know the build was more about proof of concept than a rideable prototype.



Tongue. Cheek.
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
Pin0Q0

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06/20/2014 11:18 AM
Posted By ed custer on 06/18/2014 12:53 PM
"Aircraft grade" plastic. Used for eyeglass lenses...

Polycarbonate ?? Looks solid, hollow would be too weak. A single LED light at the end of each straight would make the entire frame glow. Now use differnt color lights to blend in with each other and that'll be a piece of night riding art.


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