It turns out that carbon fiber insoles are more than just runner’s high hype. Orthopedic’s Today reports on work done by Atta Taseh, MD on carbon inserts for pain reduction in some patients.
Forged, bonded, and otherwise unique
They’ve been building something special in stealth mode: carbon filled thermoplastic wheelsets from Utah’s Forge+Bond .
Outside magazine’s review:
Spring’s LoamWolf Forge+Bond interview here.
South Beach Speedtail Shred
A beautiful Mclaren Speedtail inspired guitar from Dave Gordon Guitars in Miami wouldn’t be complete without deploying carbon fiber and other materials used to build the auto icon.
More images here.
Or for a more subtle cosmetic, you can just swap the neck with a new KLOS carbon fiber kit.
New Nukes
E-MTBs are here to stay. Good reviews all around from several publications for the all carbon fiber frame Nukeproof Megawatt Carbon. Here’s the Loam Wolf review.
Show me how it’s made…
As you probably know by now, Enve, has expanded beyond carbon bike wheels to include frames and white glove serviced, ready-to-roll full setups. They recently posted a video explaining the process.
Jump to the 1:57 mark to get a behind-the-scenes look at their frameset fab and finishing processes.
Lightweight. Viking. Accessories?
I don’t know why this is a thing, but here’s a carbon fiber handle-handaxe. That handle sure looks slippery.
That’s all for now.
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