Intruiging idea for frame design

jackmott · February 25, 2009, 6:57pm

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Jonathan_Blyer · February 25, 2009, 7:05pm

http://www.slingshotbikes.com/
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Record10Carbon · February 25, 2009, 7:08pm

I remember Slingshot BMX bikes from 20+ years ago. Cooler than a SE Quad Angle.

jackmott · February 25, 2009, 7:34pm

http://www.slingshotbikes.com/

heh…

does that…work?

Jonathan_Blyer · February 25, 2009, 7:39pm

Sure, I just can’t imagine it’s very stiff.
The wire rope replaces the tubes that are in tension.

cerveloguy · February 25, 2009, 7:44pm

Already been done.
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hblake · February 25, 2009, 8:06pm

FYI:

http://lascruces.en.craigslist.org/bik/1047329737.html.

smtyrrell99 · February 25, 2009, 8:31pm

They work well, at one time they were reasonable popular, at least in MI. They had one decent pro MTB.

Styrrell

ironmanjp · February 25, 2009, 9:09pm

Chuckie V rode one as well if I’m not mistaken.

ed-force-one · February 25, 2009, 9:28pm

Slingshot? Unless that’s really tight bee-line cable routing…

I still own a Slingshot jersey!

Are those Roval wheels?

Former_User · February 25, 2009, 10:02pm

Nothing new about that: www.pedersenbicycles.com/index.html

And very comfortable to ride.

That_Guy · February 25, 2009, 10:19pm

Oddly enough the design does work-at least on their mountain bikes. They ride a bit differently than your std full suspension rigs. I’m waiting for their new road bike design to come out (no sling technology on it I’m told). They’ve got a nice little cult following here in west MI.

Titanflexr · February 26, 2009, 12:49am

Or (thanks to carbon fiber) skip the cables.