[benthebikerboy]

So basically I'm doing an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) as part of my A-levels and I've decided to do it on material science in the mountain biking industry - I want to be bike engineer when I'm older!

Anyway, I've made a survey to gather some consumer information about people's opinions on different materials used, specifically for frames and would like if some shredders here on BikeMag could complete it

Here's the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GS3BQ7T

Alternatively, post your opinion in this thread and feel free to give me any advice on where I should take this thing!

Thanks a lot guys, much appreciated

More info on the EPQ here: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/projects-extended-project-h856/

Cheers again!

 

[MikeD]

I prefer depleted carbonium or transparent aluminum.

 

[jdcamb]

I have broken frames of every material except Carbon fiber. I may try that next.

 

[MikeD]

I watched a friend crack a carbon chainstay (Zaskar frame) against a log today.

To the OP, before this one goes any further, let's just say "best" has no meaning without context. What style of bike are you building? What are your goals and needs? Do you need something to cost very little? Is cost no option whatsoever? Does it need to be repairable? Last a long time? Avoid warranty claims? What shapes do you need to make and why?

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I completed the survey, but it seemed more phrased for marketing than for materials science. Good luck!

 

[jonKranked]

i want a bike made of marijuana. i will ride it to the bong shed. then, RIP.

 

[Muddy]

Streaked Ebony.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Beer is the best.

 

[Westy]

Graphene

 

[Muddy]

Fishsticks.

 

[StiHacka]

I want a bike made of young virgins.

 

[jdcamb]

Fishsticks.

Mrs Paul's are the best. Aldis no longer carries them, Mango Koolaid either. Replaced it with fucking Green Apple.

 

[Jm_]

Boostruxium

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Not sure about frame materials, but the distilled tears of unwed debutants makes excellent chain lube. Do you have a source as I have depleted my stock ?

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I prefer to have my frames fabricated from beryllium.

 

[Jm_]

I prefer to have my frames fabricated from beryllium.

Breathe it in.

 

[StiHacka]

Goooooold!

 

[MikeD]

I want a bike made of young virgins.

Whatcha got against old virgins? Or is your prejudice actually against the young since you want bikes made from them?

 

[jackalope]

Freedom (ie- gun barrels)

 

[StiHacka]

Whatcha got against old virgins? Or is your prejudice actually against the young since you want bikes made from them?

The young ones are more flexy.

 

[maddog17]

i'm too lazy to check, but wasn't something like this posted before and it was subsequently torn to shreds in the usual RM smart ass fashion?

 

[Westy]

Bones of vanquished enemies.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

magnets

 

[stevew]

no one has mentioned unobtanium?

sad.

 

[Jm_]

no one has mentioned unobtanium?

sad.

Boostruxium>Unobtanium.

 

[Da Peach]

Mrs Paul's are the best. Aldis no longer carries them, Mango Koolaid either. Replaced it with fucking Green Apple.

You're such a health nut.