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Anyone interested in some 5/8" 10-gauge (3mm) aluminuim tube? It's perfect for mallet shafts, stronger than ski poles for sure, similar weight. I bought a few meters to make the cost of delivery worth it so i have about 4 shafts worth spare. Can bring it to Polo.

Sunday 16th, Highgate Park, 10am.

1. danwentskiing
2. 2squeak
3. StuF
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As menitioned on page 1, clear would be available as well as tinted with colours (grey, red, blue and some others)

If you're looking for input from someone who's done it, 2mm is WAY overkill .
I'm using thinner and taking as much as possible out of the centre-section for the sake of low weight - low weight is good.

I've done some unscientific testing which has involved smashing-'em-with-a-golfclub - it ended in small dinks in the polycarb and a truable wheel which in my eyes isn't too bad. Still a ton tougher than the estate agent alternative.
The scuffs visible in the photo are actually just dirt and muck picked up from our winter pickup court not scratches.

Been letting the wheel-covers ride onto the rim so that it will spread the force through more of the spokes than if it was sat flush to 'said' spokes. I'm sure this helps quite a bit, but is reliant on having either deep rims or no rim-brake on your covered wheel.
Colin

Cheers for your input Colin. I may be able to get 0.75mm polycarbonate, which would bring the weight to equal, maybe even slightly lighter, than correx. In your opinion would this stand up to the abuse?

That's a great help, thanks rik. I'll bear this in mind

I was thinking if enough people are interested to make the whole thing viable I can send out some samples and get some feedback, then go into production

I'm using an average figure I found for density of 1.2g/cubic cm. If I used a lower density polycarbonate i.e. 1.0g/cubic cm they could be about 400grams each. Getting this plastic shouldn't be an issue

@coventry eagle: Can be pre-cut for you. I'll include a size option when ordering to cater for different rim sizes.

@rik: Regarding weight I can only give an estimate at the moment. My calculation:

25.5"diameter (to suit a 26" rim)
axle clearance hole 5cm diameter
= approx. 600grams

Yeah, clear, any solid colour, or any semi-transparent colour

Polycarbonate wont crack.
I haven't tested tham for scuffing but how visible scuffs are would surely depend on the colour of the plastic used, i.e. on black they would hardly show.
They would probably be heavier than Correx but as they're only 2mm not very much so.
They will come will holes pre-drilled with the spacings to suit various numbers of spokes. You can then secure them with a set of screws. I may be able to supply these too if price is not too prohibitive

(Dished wheel covers, 2mm polycarbonate)

Does anyone get annoyed by rough, DIY wheel covers ruining the look of their polo bike? I have the facilities to produce dished wheel covers, made from polycarbonate (riot shield material) with screen-printed artwork, for about £10 a pair (to cover both sides of 1 wheel).

Before I go any further I just wanted to see if any of you would be interested. I’d be grateful if you’d give your opinions and/or reply to the poll.

Thanks

Dibs on badges 1 and 6 please. PM sent.

Bought the first parts of my polo bike yesterday from Re-cycle. Got this Dawes frame for £15 plus a steel rear wheel for £5 with a stepped thread and lock-nut on the hub.

hopefully buy it some time in the new year. i'm goin away for a couple of days just after christmas
unless anyone wants it before then?

Great, I'll put my mallet together when I get back to Brum then. Cheers.

Good work on those designs, are they for a tourney?

@ 4ndy, any news on the yellow pipe bulk-buy?

Polo @ Highgate Park Sunday 19th December 10 - 1

1)Simple
2)danwentskiing
3)LucasR
4) 4ndy
5) 2Squeak
6) Stu F

Polo @ Calthorpe Park Wednesday 15th December, 6.30pm

1) Simple
2) danwentskiing
3) Stu F

Looking forward to playing here, might even get my first game in the dry! Not sure about Sunday yet.

I'm definitely up for Sunday.

Sunday 12th, Highgate, 10am

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4. Stu F
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Yes please!

1. 4ndy
   
2. danwentskiing
   
3. Stu F
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Hi,

I really want to try bike polo. I emailed 'theherbsman' at birminghambikepolo.com and he/she said I should check this forum to see when you guys will be playing. I'm a student and live in Selly Oak - apparently there are a few polo players in or near Selly Oak, so maybe I could arrange to ride down to highgate with anyone who lives in Selly Oak who's playing on Sunday?

Stu