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--- tubing:start [2024/03/22 20:39] – mtbtimeline
+++ tubing:start [2024/04/22 17:04] (current) – mtbtimeline
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 ===== Tubing =====
-Before the the coming of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-fiber-reinforced_polymers|carbon]] in 1990, all mountain bikes started their life as a box of metal tubes.  Before [[canon:start|Cannondale]] and [[klein:start|Klein]] made aluminum commonplace in 1984, 99% of all MTBs were built from steel tubing((Other early Al frames include: [[cc:start|Cunningham, 1978 -> 1993]], [[snr:start|Speed & Research, 1982]], [[crotch:start|Crotch Rocket, 1983]], ...)) from dozens of suppliers, from gas pipe to Reynolds.  MTBs with a quality steel sticker were a cut above the rest, and probably a lot lighter as well.  How important are these stickers, other than in dating the bike?  A full materials science primer will follow, but for now, consider two bicycles:
+Before the the coming of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-fiber-reinforced_polymers|carbon]] in 1990, all mountain bikes started their life as a box of metal tubes.  Before [[canon:start|Cannondale]] and [[klein:start|Klein]] made aluminum commonplace in 1984, 99% of all MTBs were built from steel tubing((Other early Al frames include: [[cc:start|Cunningham, 1978 -> 1993]], [[snr:start|Speed & Research, 1982]], [[crotch:start|Crotch Rocket, 1983]], [[kettler:start|Kettler, 1984+]]...)) from dozens of suppliers, from gas pipe to Reynolds.  MTBs with a quality steel sticker were a cut above the rest, and probably a lot lighter as well.  How important are these stickers, other than in dating the bike?  A full materials science primer will follow, but for now, consider two bicycles:
   * A 2024 [[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Huffy-Classic-Deluxe-26-in-Men-s-Cruiser-Bike-26648/304490184|Huffy Classic Deluxe]], complete with fenders, basket, rack and a chain guard.  Single speed.
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 |@#F0F0F0:[[{tubing:r531_1989.png?0x100}reynolds:start|Reynolds]] | @#F0F0F0:[[{tubing:c2020.jpg?0x100}columbus:start|Columbus]]|@#F0F0F0:[[{tubing:t2024.jpg?0x100}tange:start|Tange]]|@#F0F0F0:|||
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+<div column 100% #decals>
+----
+===== Decal Timelines ====
+{{page>:timeline_reynolds}}
+{{page>:timeline_columbus}}
+{{page>:timeline_tange}}
 </div>