Move over Titanium

Jools · 17-Aug-2006, 13:05

I've just found out that weight for weight, bone is 6 times stronger than steel. That's even better strength/weight ratio than Titanium, so I wonder when they're gonna make bike parts out of it?

I can imagine it now...

"Can't do the trackday because I broke my swingarm in an off at Donny and my bike will be in plaster for another 6 weeks"

twpd · 17-Aug-2006, 13:11

Nature is a wonderful thing with a protracted development (evolution) cycle.

Loz · 17-Aug-2006, 13:20

Artwork courtesy of Chris Lynas - Fastness

twpd · 17-Aug-2006, 13:34

I find that slightly macarbe and distrubing.

Loz · 17-Aug-2006, 13:41

You should read the novel it's taken from ...

psychlist · 17-Aug-2006, 15:18

Look like an x-ray of my spine

Melnie Mouse · 18-Aug-2006, 09:33

That's pretty cool, wouldn't mind one of those in my lounge, imagine the look of guests faces when you offer them a seat! , i'm sure my Nan would like that too

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17-Aug-2006, 13:11	#2
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 Nature is a wonderful thing with a protracted development (evolution) cycle. Reply

17-Aug-2006, 13:20	#3
Loz Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,973 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Sussex Mood: Train comes and I know its destination Jools - here's some furniture for you! Artwork courtesy of Chris Lynas - Fastness Reply

17-Aug-2006, 13:34	#4
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 I find that slightly macarbe and distrubing. Reply

17-Aug-2006, 13:41	#5
Loz Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,973 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Sussex Mood: Train comes and I know its destination You should read the novel it's taken from ... Reply

17-Aug-2006, 15:18	#6
psychlist Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Bikes: Diavel, very non-std black & white ;) Posts: 4,701 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Over there Mood: Lucky? For some, maybe! Look like an x-ray of my spine Reply

18-Aug-2006, 09:33	#7
Melnie Mouse Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 704 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WATERLOOVILLE Mood: Smiles That's pretty cool, wouldn't mind one of those in my lounge, imagine the look of guests faces when you offer them a seat! , i'm sure my Nan would like that too Reply