Name/Title
1990 Mantis Flying VDescription
Richard Cunningham’s novel Flying V design uses five bolts to attach the front section of the frame, which is aluminum, to the rear, which is steel. The design follows the principle of using each material in its best application. Aluminum is light but flexible and relies on large diameters for longevity. Steel, at three times the stiffness of aluminum, shines when used in more confined areas such as the “pinch” between the front chainwheels and the rear tire.
Pat Nolte raced this Mantis Flying V in many Women’s Expert races in the western United States.Materials
Material Notes
Front triangle, aluminum / rear triangle, chrome-molybdenum alloyRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Richard CunninghamPerson or Organization
Bob HadleyRelated Entries
Notes
Mountain Bike Action October 1990, cover photo & article