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 2


Flexi Chassis 2 was essentially chassis 1 with added bracing in the headstock area and around the rear sub frame.
It was rolled out for the Brooklands round where it finished a noble 12th with the front forks needing tweaking by Jimbo "the bender" at the banked corner every lap.

After the race it was decided that no amount of bracing would make the alloy solid and other avenues were then investigated.
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