| 20090033059 | CUSTOMIZABLE CARBON FRAMES FOR BICYCLES OR OTHER VEHICLES - A method of manufacturing a lightweight vehicle frame, and the end product fame, are disclosed. A first tube, which can be a cured hollow reinforced resin composite tube, is connected to a second part by a tab. The tab is tapered and is affixed to the first tube. The tab is bonded to the second part by an epoxy. The taper of the tab allows the angle at which the parts are connected to be controlled through a wide range. | 02-05-2009 |
