Ballou honeycomb
Article Abstract:
Cyclist Mike Ballou developed an innovative bicycle that features tubes containing a fiberglass honeycomb material used in Stealth bombers that provides rigidity and weightlessness. Use of the honeycomb composite eliminates need for heavier, conventional titanium frames.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1993
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Yankee radial gear
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Royce Heuted invented his unique bicycle with multispeed drivetrain before 1982 and has been trying to establish a market through his company, Yankee Bicycles. The bicycle eliminates gear slippage, fits riders up to six-and-a-half feet, and sells for $369 plus shipping.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1992
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Fisher Tassajara
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Design of the Fisher Tassajara provides a bicycle of quality for short women at a reasonable price. Its scaled-down frame proportions give a comfortable ride. Heavy parts can be exchanged for lighter ones to reduce the weight of the bicycle.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1992
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