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Carbon
fiber
With elastic modulus, tensile strength, and fatigue resistance
much higher than steel, aluminum, or titanium, carbon fiber
is
the material most suited for creating stiff yet lightweight
and compliant road racing frames. Ridley works with industry
leaders
both of carbon fiber production, and of carbon monocoque and
bonding production. Using the best composite materials and
methods available, and selecting the optimal material for each
part of each frame, we are able to produce some of the finest
riding bicycles on the planet.
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Lay-up
schedule
The application and direction of the carbon fibers have a direct
affect on the quality of the end product.By controlling the direction
in which the carbon fibers are arranged, we can make maximum advantage
of the elastic and tensile strength
qualities of the material. Close development and control of the
lay-up schedule guarantees the highest quality frame.
Aluminum
Tubes for each aluminum Ridley frame are chosen to have specific
ride characteristics. Ridley uses a wide range of
aluminum, from traditional double and triple butted tubing, Scandium,
tarperlite, and hydroform.
Ridley frames are welded
with large, unsmoothed, cold welds, resulting in the strongest possible
joining of tubes.
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