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It’s a very impressive project, and make sense when you think about it. <…> Keep in mind, this is a prototype so it’s a little rough around the edges, b
by rimantas 17y ago
It’s a very impressive project, and make sense when
you think about it.
<…>
Keep in mind, this is a prototype so it’s a little rough
around the edges, but the concept is sound.
Actually no. I don't think it makes much sense and I don't agree
that the concept is sound. Spokes distribute load and allow for
lightweight rim, this construction just concentrates load on few
points—looks like it is just asking rim to be squashed.
Another case of the solution for the problem nobody has?
- by 17y agoThe rim squashing problem can be solved by having a point of contact immediately above where the rim touches the ground as in the Peugeot concept bicycle [1] linked from the Reddit page [2]. You can then have a light-weight rim. [1] http://www.carbonfibergear.com/peugeot-redefines-the-bicycle-with-the-b1k-concept/ http://www.carbonfibergear.com/peugeot-redefines-the-bicycle... [2] http://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/b2g91/spokeless_bicycle/ http://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/b2g91/spokeless_...
- pedalpete 17y agoBut aren't you continuing to add complexity to solve an issue which was created by adding complexity to an already simple system.