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Google Tech TalksMarch 22, 2007ABSTRACTThis presentation will be about 20-30 minutes, discussing Kestrel's initial development and design of the first carbon fiber bicycles, as well as what the future holds. It will be followed by Q&A, allowing time for attendees to get an up close look at Kestrel's bikes and carbon products at the end.Speaker: Preston Sandusky, Co-owner and Engineer at Kestrel Bicycles Credits: Speaker:Preston Sandusky

Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: July 24, 2007 at 5:54 pm
Author: Google

Length: 48:11
Rating: 4.50
Views: 5288

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1stPlaceDirector (September 24, 2008 at 10:03 am)
Carbon fiber bikes might have a lot of advantages but they don't seem to last near as long as a well built steel frame by a custom builder. It is common for a pro cyclist to break or crack their carbon frame at least 2 or 3 times per year. The frames also seem to have a fatigue factor making them lose their stiffness after a few years. It is also well known that your $2,500 frame will be toast in a big crash, unlike with many steel frames. If a steel frame gets damaged, its easy to replace tubes
1stPlaceDirector (September 24, 2008 at 9:51 am)
The Graftek Exxon was the first carbon fibre bicycle way back in 1975. They also made the first carbon fibre tennis rackets, golf clubs and fishing rods.
Thyhack (August 29, 2008 at 1:41 am)
lol I love when he gets to the slide where he is like idk why I even have this, it just looked really cool so i decided to add it. :P
edudrepus (May 5, 2008 at 12:35 am)
I know this was one big commercial!
clheppermann (April 9, 2008 at 6:17 am)
Kestrel still makes great bikes. I've owned a kestrel talon for 6 years and it is a great ride and really soaks up the road.
K6III (March 19, 2008 at 3:56 am)
Great video for composites students to watch for practical applications.
circusboy90210 (January 14, 2008 at 12:20 am)
nice commercial . does this make you the mercedes benz of the bicycle world??
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