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Select and describe materials and processing methods of the major components #1 to #20 of the bicycle shown below. The important factors are safety, corrosion resistance and appearance. Use the "Bike technology" video in Moodle, internet, and other references. Answers should be in the form of table - see below for an example Component Material Processing Method Properties 1 Seat Strut Aluminium Alloy or Carbon Fibre The seat strut is a hollow tube which is responsible for Elastomer connecting the seat to the bike frame. This is an important piece and as such an Al alloy (7005 tube) could be used. To process the seat strut, extrusion could be used for strength and correct sizing. Another alternative for high end bikes would be a carbon fibre elastomer as it is shock absorbent. This would reduce the shocks from riding off-road or on bumpy terrain. Both alternatives offer good corrosion resistance and can be painted for appearance. Both aluminium and carbon fibre elastomers offer a good strength to weight ratio. Both options are lightweight, corrosion resistant and can be painted for aesthetics.

          Select and describe materials and processing methods of the major components #1 to #20 of the bicycle shown
below. The important factors are safety, corrosion resistance and appearance. Use the "Bike technology" video
in Moodle, internet, and other references.
Answers should be in the form of table - see below for an example
Component	Material	Processing Method	Properties
1	Seat Strut	Aluminium Alloy
or Carbon Fibre	The seat strut is a hollow tube which is responsible for
Elastomer	connecting the seat to the bike frame. This is an important
piece and as such an Al alloy (7005 tube) could be used. To
process the seat strut, extrusion could be used for strength
and correct sizing. Another alternative for high end bikes
would be a carbon fibre elastomer as it is shock absorbent.
This would reduce the shocks from riding off-road or on
bumpy terrain. Both alternatives offer good corrosion
resistance and can be painted for appearance.	Both aluminium and carbon fibre
elastomers offer a good strength
to weight ratio. Both options are
lightweight, corrosion resistant
and can be painted for aesthetics.

Select and describe materials and processing methods of the major components #1 to #20 of the bicycle shown
below. The important factors are safety, corrosion resistance and appearance. Use the "Bike technology" video
in Moodle, internet, and other references.
Answers should be in the form of table - see below for an example
Component Material Processing Method Properties
1 Seat Strut Aluminium Alloy
or Carbon Fibre The seat strut is a hollow tube which is responsible for
Elastomer connecting the seat to the bike frame. This is an important
piece and as such an Al alloy (7005 tube) could be used. To
process the seat strut, extrusion could be used for strength
and correct sizing. Another alternative for high end bikes
would be a carbon fibre elastomer as it is shock absorbent.
This would reduce the shocks from riding off-road or on
bumpy terrain. Both alternatives offer good corrosion
resistance and can be painted for appearance. Both aluminium and carbon fibre
elastomers offer a good strength
to weight ratio. Both options are
lightweight, corrosion resistant
and can be painted for aesthetics.

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