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Re: Technic mountain bikes
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 2 Sep 2003 16:27:19 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, John Guerquin wrote:
> Hi folks
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> I've uploaded pictures (thanks Calum) of two new technic models to
> Brickshelf: full suspension mountain bikes.
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> Deep link to bike #1:
> <http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/rotorhead/mountain-bikes/gray1.jpg>
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> This is more of your typical cross-country bike, with a neat front fork
> suspension - this was available on AMP research mountain bikes a few years ago.
> It also features a derailleur at the back, although the bike is
> only single-speed :)
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> Deep link to bike #2:
> <http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/rotorhead/mountain-bikes/red4.jpg>
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> This is more of a downhill bike, with longer front and rear suspension travel.
> The rear swingarm took the most time to perfect. The rubber band-tensioned
> rear derailleur is semi-functional, since the rear swingarm pivot is NOT
> on the same axis as the bottom bracket (where the pedals are) - as a result the
> chain length changes slightly as the suspension is compressed.
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> Building suspension into these bikes was only possible through the use of the
> new studless beams and liftarms - as some of you know, I am a big fan of these
> new technic pieces!
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> Enjoy, and let me know what you think!
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> John
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> PS. The bikes are not completely to scale, but I will improve that next time.
> PPS. I will MLCAD these bikes in the near future - but first I need to figure
> out how to model LEGO chain efficiently.
John,
Nice stuff. I have often thought of doing an MTB myself. Now that I have the
hailfire, I will be thinking of building something that can take advantage of
those hoops!
Dave
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