Hey guys,
First off, I was not, nor am I trying or wanting to hijack this thread about the REAP bike. I have been on top of the REAP bike development for quite some time, and have watched it progress. I think the REAP bike is a great looking bike, and I'm sure it's quite fast. Not sure I agree with the truncated tube shapes, but I do understand the concept. Then again, their research may show that the truncated tubes are faster in crosswinds?
As for my Pearson. I had Greame make it for me in early 2009 based on his Z1 design. In 2011, I did some of my own carbon lay-up additions in the toptube/stem juncture, and the FD hangar post/downtube juncture. I just wanted to clean up some of the flow lines in those areas. Also, I custom made the seatpost out of 6061 aluminum, machined to my exact specs. The fork I sourced from China from a TT carbon open-mould frame commonly found on eBay. I tried several other forks previous to settling on the China one, simply because it flowed with the frame's shape.
As for durability, I can say that I have ridden this frame through 18 Ironman races without a single problem, including crash at IM Cabo (due to a large pot-hole in the road).
Regarding the difference between my 2009 frame, and Graeme's later models, there are slight tube shape variations as best as I can tell. Not sure of any weight differences. I have spoken with Graeme about his latest models, and I would love to have him build me his latest design as i believe fully in his bikes.
Picture attached is one of the latest designs that Graeme has designed and built, and I would love to ride.
Team Zoot-Texas, and Pickle Juice
First off, I was not, nor am I trying or wanting to hijack this thread about the REAP bike. I have been on top of the REAP bike development for quite some time, and have watched it progress. I think the REAP bike is a great looking bike, and I'm sure it's quite fast. Not sure I agree with the truncated tube shapes, but I do understand the concept. Then again, their research may show that the truncated tubes are faster in crosswinds?
As for my Pearson. I had Greame make it for me in early 2009 based on his Z1 design. In 2011, I did some of my own carbon lay-up additions in the toptube/stem juncture, and the FD hangar post/downtube juncture. I just wanted to clean up some of the flow lines in those areas. Also, I custom made the seatpost out of 6061 aluminum, machined to my exact specs. The fork I sourced from China from a TT carbon open-mould frame commonly found on eBay. I tried several other forks previous to settling on the China one, simply because it flowed with the frame's shape.
As for durability, I can say that I have ridden this frame through 18 Ironman races without a single problem, including crash at IM Cabo (due to a large pot-hole in the road).
Regarding the difference between my 2009 frame, and Graeme's later models, there are slight tube shape variations as best as I can tell. Not sure of any weight differences. I have spoken with Graeme about his latest models, and I would love to have him build me his latest design as i believe fully in his bikes.
Picture attached is one of the latest designs that Graeme has designed and built, and I would love to ride.
Team Zoot-Texas, and Pickle Juice