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We were surprised at how inexpensive many carbon fiber components are. Take a look at pricing on carbon fiber tubes, for example.

As far as bumpers go, a couple of the students are designing brackets that will wrap around the wheels - with bumper mounting points incorporated onto those brackets. It won't look exactly like the outer rail on a KOP robot, but it should serve the same function - protecting the wheels and providing support for the bumpers.