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The lightest non-radioactive titanium isotope. Sure, it costs a little more. But sometimes every milligram counts!
Really invested in that race? Try Ti-44 frame! 4% lighter than natural titanium! Sure, the lead bike shorts will slow you down somewhat...
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...or just use carbon fiber. |
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...or just use carbon nanotubes. |
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//non-radioactive titanium isotope// |
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With a half-life of 63 years, it would be extremely radioactive, and not very long-lasting. It might tend to melt or self-ignite due to the heat generated. That's one hard-core bike! |
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Wait the title says Ti-46 but the idea says Ti-44... Which one is it or is there something I'm missing? |
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Reynolds 531 tubing: one hell of an isotope. |
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//title says Ti-46 but the idea says
Ti-44// [acuraf] Ti-46 is stable and light.
Ti-44 is lighter but radioactive, and is
proposed (I believe) as an extension or
supplement to the initial idea. |
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Green jersey, yellow symbol. |
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The main idea, Ti-46 bike frame, is covered in the title, summary, and pp. 1. |
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An alternate idea, a Ti-44 frame for those who need even more weight reduction at the expense of their health, is presented in the second half. |
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I stand by the stark elegance and efficiency of my communication. |
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If a communication is kept short for efficiency, and subsequently requires additional explanation to make up for the shortness, it is no longer efficient, is it? |
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So, this idea basically boils down to "If you have an unlimited budget, build your racing bike from the lightest material available". [-] for extreme unoriginality. |
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WEll, if you are going to do something, be it fail at communication or lack originality, you might as well do it 3X7R3ME! |
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