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Tippster
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by Tippster on Thu Jan 15, 2004 6:33 pm

Will a frame made of cardboard be as stiff as scandium / aluminium / titanium or steel?

Has anyone rode a frame made of cardboard?

My friend seems to feel I may well encounter problems with mud and rain.

Any views would be gratefully received!
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by polaris on Thu Jan 15, 2004 7:43 pm

....and you say that Ruben is a joker......

You should probably check out the 'paper build' on the general forum.....
.....but it still has to work!
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by Frankie - B on Thu Jan 15, 2004 7:51 pm

Tippster, I think you need lots of varnish too do the job! :lol:
'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'
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by nicrump on Thu Jan 15, 2004 9:24 pm

this all depends on the quality of the toilet tissue the cardboard tube came from.

i like sharmon for the toptube because its lite but the downtube should be from cheaper tissue roll because it will be heavier and stiffer.
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