weigh around 12kg, the superbike is 7kg lighter; weighing at 5kg. This was the advantage of using carbon fibre. Its properties mean that it has a very low weight and a very high bending resistance. It was the ultimate material as the track is not bumpy (absorbs minimal shock) and there are no obstacles (could easily snap). Carbon was the chosen material because it had: No fatigue or rust Was extremely Easily molded into intricate shapes Good strength and shock absorption which can be controlled However, it was not implemented into recreational bicycles because: It was extremely expensive If the material failed it would fail catastrophically It is a waste of material if designed poorly because it is not recyclable
weigh around 12kg, the superbike is 7kg lighter; weighing at 5kg. This was the advantage of using carbon fibre. Its properties mean that it has a very low weight and a very high bending resistance. It was the ultimate material as the track is not bumpy (absorbs minimal shock) and there are no obstacles (could easily snap). Carbon was the chosen material because it had: No fatigue or rust Was extremely Easily molded into intricate shapes Good strength and shock absorption which can be controlled However, it was not implemented into recreational bicycles because: It was extremely expensive If the material failed it would fail catastrophically It is a waste of material if designed poorly because it is not recyclable
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