solidworks at solidworks in Plymouth, United Kingdom - photo by chazdog

rough mock up to make sure the principle works i amde today. main aims, rearwards axle path, really low standover, and really low centre of gravity. idler pulley not on there yet, and it wont look exactly like this as its got to be makeable.

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Album: frame-design
Category: Bikes - DH
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2011 at 13:36
Apr 30, 2011
Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Trail: solidworks
Riders: solidworks

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ramstein-dh (Apr 30, 2011 at 13:40)

Looks sweet , are you making this yourself?

chazdog (Apr 30, 2011 at 13:42)

yeah, gonna give it a go over the summer. its easy enough in my head atm, i know where bearings are going, how theyre held, and what parts are welded to what. In real life will be much harder i guess...

fantaman (Apr 30, 2011 at 13:45)

sweet idea but don't make it sqaure as a lamborgini:P

chazdog (Apr 30, 2011 at 13:48)

it wont be, just working with steel is more resrtictive than mega hydroformed alloy. will be a tank tho

fantaman (Apr 30, 2011 at 14:19)

Will be super heavy frame

chazdog (Apr 30, 2011 at 14:34)

wont be a super light one but will be lighter than the yeti hopefully... lol

fantaman (Apr 30, 2011 at 14:58)

realy is the Yeti frame that heavy?

chazdog (Apr 30, 2011 at 18:19)

around 15lbs man

fantaman (May 1, 2011 at 3:01)

chazdog (May 1, 2011 at 5:26)

i know, current build is only 40lbs tho, so i'm happy with it. it doenst ride like a heavy bike

cheets (Apr 30, 2011 at 14:07)

Charlie, is that the frame in a fully compressed state???

chazdog (Apr 30, 2011 at 14:13)

yep, or there abouts. 8.5 inches out back. looks more cos the front triangle is so tiny tho

frdh (Apr 30, 2011 at 16:21)

looks something like canfield bros frames cool

bikerboywill (Apr 30, 2011 at 13:56)

Massive chain growth?

chazdog (Apr 30, 2011 at 13:56)

yep, no idler pulley on there yet