12-08-2010, 10:48 AM | #1 |
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A little side project
im thinking of bagging a bicycle for my brother..i was wondering if anyone can tell me the smallest size airbag (and cheapest ) they have seen, and whats the smallest compressor that would work in this situation. i was thinkin a one or three gallon tank with 4 valves, 2 bags with 1/4" line.
also, if anyone has any used left over stuff they dont need, let meknow Posted via Mobile Device
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12-08-2010, 10:57 AM | #2 |
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Re: A little side project
I got a really small compressor i think firestone and a air tank about the size of a fire extinguisher you can have for shipping costs maybe like 20 if you want
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12-08-2010, 12:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: A little side project
that would be perfect. shoot me a pm with payment info and a pic. that's a pretty good start.
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12-08-2010, 12:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: A little side project
Ha! Cool sounding project, make sure you put up some pics when you start on it. I have two scenarios in my head about an air-bagged bike - one is bunny hopping a fence effortlessly; the other is a horrible flying W endo from the rear bag launching you over the bars... Take a video of the first ride hitting switches either way.
Useless Idea: What about using part of the frame as an air tank? Might cut down on weight and bulky clutter. Just a thought...
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12-08-2010, 12:33 PM | #5 |
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Re: A little side project
I had a customer who builds air bagged bikes, he was using some type of air cylinder and was using a small tank that he would use shop air to fill and with 1/4 line and the paddle valves he bought from me, he said it would raise and lower several times on the small reservoir. How is this for a small bag?
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12-08-2010, 09:31 PM | #6 |
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Re: A little side project
lol, those little bags are too cool...how much do they run and what do people usually use them for?
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12-09-2010, 09:39 AM | #7 |
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12-09-2010, 12:05 PM | #8 |
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Re: A little side project
u know, i was kinda doodling around last night and i think a regular size bag would work. maybe an re6 size or 2500 series. i think i will check to see if anyone has an old one they dont need or use and try that out.
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03-08-2011, 12:56 AM | #9 |
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Re: A little side project
still lookin for an old ugly bag someone doesnt need! i got the frame yesterday..MIGHT start cutting it this week but i need a bag! anyone...?
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03-10-2011, 08:58 PM | #10 |
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Re: A little side project
ordered a 5" stroke air cylinder instead of a bag, only 17 bucks! i already cut the frame...welded some square tubing to connect the rear "forks" that i cut off...
just gonna wait on the air cylinder so so i can know where i can extend the frame some. soo, next week should have some pics
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03-11-2011, 01:20 AM | #11 |
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Re: A little side project
it would be awesome to make the frame the air tank.
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03-16-2011, 07:16 PM | #12 |
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Re: A little side project
I bought some of these when I was going to bag my sons power wheel. Its off of a conveyor belt used in factories. Its next to a 2600 bag to give you an example
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03-16-2011, 09:25 PM | #13 |
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Re: A little side project
wow that thing is tiny!
i ended up going with a 5" stroke air cylinder. once i get some free time ima get back on it and post up some pics
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