bicycle engineering
We are experts in bicycle engineering. We design and develop new bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes, city bikes and mountain bikes, build prototypes and run small production.
bike engineering
The design and engineering of bicycles and e-bikes is a meticulous process that blends art, science, and technology to meet the evolving needs of riders.
Commuters, leisure riders, athletes, and children all use bikes. Each group has specific needs and preferences. Commuters might prioritize durability and storage options, while athletes look for lightweight frames and performance-enhancing features.
Our designers and engineers focus on creating bicycles that accommodate various body types and riding styles. Adjustable seats, handlebar positions, and frame sizes ensure a personalized fit, reducing strain and enhancing the riding experience.
kinematics and geometry
During the design and development of bicycles we use simulation software to develop solutions for bike suspension, kinematics and geometry.
We do not only simulate, but also riding many bikes, testing with mules and making small iterations helps us to design a geometry and kinematics that fits the bike we are developing.
concept development
Through rapid cycles of sketching our senior designers investigate many potential rough bike design idea’s and test this with early mockups.
We identify and choose the best bike design direction from all the possible ideas and make choices based on testing, experience and strategy.
During the concept design phase, we have a ‘look-in-the-kitchen’ session with your team. We present directions in sketch-form, functional and technical solutions, manufacturability solutions and mockups.
Together with your team we discuss focus, risk, level of ambition and push the design direction further into a concept that we will develop further.
cad development
An important milestone during bicycle engineering is to bring the concept bike to a first fully functional prototype. This first prototype we call the P1.
To do so, we use powerful 3D CAD software to develop the bike. We design all frame parts, pivots, bearings, rockers and integrate standard components. In parallel we select materials, production methods, treatments, possible coatings and colors.
To achieve maximum performance at minimum weight we use 3D CAD simulations and tests with prototypes.
In addition to a set of 3D CAD files, a bill of materials and a first brief 2D package of drawings are made during the transition to production of the first P1 prototype.
prototyping
Both during the concept and engineering phases we build prototypes. Early prototypes are mostly more like mockups and are often 3D printed. We use them mainly for testing shapes, ergonomics and engineering solutions.
At the end of the engineering stage we build the first P1 full functional prototype. These prototypes are high quality, often CNC milled, coated, with graphics and fully functional.
The P1 prototype will be tested, both on functional, ergonomic and performance aspects. We document all the learnings and develop improvements in stability, cost, weight and performance. Mostly this leads to an updated prototype P2.
After one or sometimes more cycles of improvements the product is ready for manufacturing on a larger scale.
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