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   ruckusman White Mans Magic Master Premium Member Dirty Wheel Club

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   I spoke to a carbon fibre vendor over a decade ago, when the carbon fibre shortage was in full swing because the Airbus and Boeing Superliners were going into production - he said the CSIRO was working on a manufacture process for carbon using sugar from sugar cane.
   
   Seems their perseverance has paid off
   
   http://www.caradvice.com.au/524387/...facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
   
   I hope this production technology doesn't get exported because of a lack of investment to manufacture it here like happened with solar calls

    

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   my67xr Bike Enthusiast Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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   Sugar Cane Fibre doesn't have the same ring to it as Carbon Fibre does though

    

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   Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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   True, but would be sweeter.

    

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