First original Slowtwitch thread, in preparation for first flight with bike.
Started the game Monday of building two bike cases for the trip to IMCOZ.
Goals:
Reusable
Cost under $150 each
Small enough to not look like a bike
Strong enough to stand on
Case weight under 10 lbs
Both cases same size
Five days construction time in off-work hours
Must hold Large Softride FasTT7, spare beam, two wheels and wheelcover, pump, running and biking shoes, wetsuit and tools
Must allow padding between parts to prevent scratching
Here's my concept
6 yards x 50" Kevlar cloth $100
6 yards x 48" fiberglass mat $60
6 yards x 38" fiberglass cloth $12
Gallon Polyester resin, hardener and finisher $40
2 x 2" by 24" by 48" Polystyrene foam sheets $12
6 yards x 50" x 1/2" foam padding $30
Looks like I'm going over budget. I haven't figured out the closure system yet. I have some strapping, buckles and handles that I may use.
If you've got any ideas or suggestions, please share them...quickly.
Started the game Monday of building two bike cases for the trip to IMCOZ.
Goals:
Reusable
Cost under $150 each
Small enough to not look like a bike
Strong enough to stand on
Case weight under 10 lbs
Both cases same size
Five days construction time in off-work hours
Must hold Large Softride FasTT7, spare beam, two wheels and wheelcover, pump, running and biking shoes, wetsuit and tools
Must allow padding between parts to prevent scratching
Here's my concept
6 yards x 50" Kevlar cloth $100
6 yards x 48" fiberglass mat $60
6 yards x 38" fiberglass cloth $12
Gallon Polyester resin, hardener and finisher $40
2 x 2" by 24" by 48" Polystyrene foam sheets $12
6 yards x 50" x 1/2" foam padding $30
Looks like I'm going over budget. I haven't figured out the closure system yet. I have some strapping, buckles and handles that I may use.
If you've got any ideas or suggestions, please share them...quickly.