Half-x replacement hinges

[jdd32]

Yes, the bane of x-metals and their dreaded hinges now may have a possible route to resurrection. I've spoken with a few manufacturers and due to the non-standard design of these OEM hinges, only 1 shop came back with a possible solution. It'd be either a non-flex metal hinge or a flexible non-metal non-spring hinge. What does the community think? If there's sufficient interest in these then I can find out about the finer details and get some prototypes going.

 

[kronin323]

@qtrain23 has offered several times to fab replacement parts, if somebody will send him an example. No takers, yet.

 

[supersharp]

Chose option 1.

 

[OakleyGuru379]

Half X are a stupid looking frame anyway. Let them rot I say.

 

[BHarry]

Of course all metal would be best, but if you remove the flex in the hinges they will not fit most people. The rigidity of the titanium frame needs to have flex somewhere unless you have a really small head.

 

[supersharp]

Of course all metal would be best, but if you remove the flex in the hinges they will not fit most people. The rigidity of the titanium frame needs to have flex somewhere unless you have a really small head.

Good point.

 

[jdd32]

well, i guess one can always chop the frame up and add flex couplers

 

[leonardo arbelaez]

hi, anyone having luck getting half x hinge springs I need one

 

[Ilich]

Hi friends!
I'm one of those who need the half x hinges, but looks like there's no solution to this problem. If someone have a solution, I hope you can post the solution to everyone and bring back to life our Half X.

Greetings from Mexico!

 

[THE X-MAN]

Half X are a stupid looking frame anyway. Let them rot I say.

Agreed