Welcome

Hi to anyone who might be wondering what the RBp project is, It is a 1/5th scale radio controlled bike being made in a shed in Trowbridge for racing in the Moto 5 BRCA national series.

The project started in late 2006 with some early models aimed at reducing the cost of racing for Richard. After a few minor disasters ( flexi chassis 1 +2 ), It was decided to go in a new direction and try some new materials for the chassis construction.

This was when Nylatron became known. The tough blue plastic was tested then used as the main component in the construction of the 1st chassis.

Thursday, 18 September 2008

Flexi Chassis 1


The 1st of 2 flexi chassis was rolled out for the winter series with limited success.
While it was able to complete laps it was neither fast or reliable and suffered from the dreaded flex where by the wheel base was constantly altering.

This was countered the next weekend in the workshop with the use of more alloy braces and rivets.
This lead to flexi chassis 2.
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