Instruction for Building a Concrete Table
Concreet Table A flat table is key to building straight frames. Melamine chip board is fine for awhile but it will eventually warp, especially if left outside. Build a long …
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How To Do Cable Routing In Bamboo
Cable Stop Guide for Bamboo Cable stop are small parts that attach to the frame and hold the cable housing. They are glued on and screwed through the wrapping. View …
Bamboo Splitting
Causes, Prevention and Fixes Causes: Splitting of bamboo is caused mainly by rapid changes in moisture content of the bamboo. This can be caused by rapid changes in relative humidity …
More about Bamboo Bikes
It’s all about the Bamboo We offer our bamboo bicycle frames in all frame styles and geometries. We enjoy this flexibility as we do not use forms or molds to …
More about the Tetra 44
Even bicycle enthusiasts and industry insiders are surprised to learn that Tetra was invented back in 1987 and only four years later was being ridden by Greg LeMond and his …
Turning Bamboo Into a Bicycle
A cycling entrepreneur has turned to the durable plant as a low-tech and affordable option for building bikes Bicycle designer Craig Calfee likes to talk about the time a film …
Grades of Carbon Fiber
Polyacrylonitrile Fiber There is a lot of marketing techno-babble out there with all the different companies getting on the carbon bandwagon. The idea is to try and convince the general …
More about the Manta RS
The Manta RS is a platform that leverages a patented, active suspension system at the rear wheel to enhance traction, power transmission and comfort to increase rider performance. Like all …
Fork Symmetry
Instability and Speed Wobble Overview Calfee Design has identified a cause of speed wobble (a.k.a. shimmy) and instability that can be prevented. Speed wobble is a dangerous condition that can …
Geometry of Bike Handling
How these measurements affect stability : Rake and Trail: Fork Rake is also known as Offset, which more accurately describes what it is: the hub’s offset from the steering axis. …