design of bicycles
We are experts in design of bicycles and e-bikes, both for road and off road. Routed deeply in the bike industry, we can help you from idea till production.
crazy about bikes
We are a bit crazy about bikes. Some in our team do a 1000 km ride in 8 days for fun. Others love riding their mountain bikes or gravel bikes.
It does not matter, cargo bikes, e-bikes, city bikes or any other bike: we are excited a lot about the design of bicycles and are happy to help you forward with your idea to develop a new bike.
deeply in the bike industry
Today we do not only design bicycles and e-bikes, but also components like hydraulic brakes, shifters and belt tensioners.
And it does not stop with concept design. Our team is highly experienced in the full process of bicycle engineering, from geometry and kinematic simulations, till bearings, drop-out and seals in pivot points.
We have contacts with all large component suppliers like SRAM, Shimano, Magura, Bosch, Yamaha, Fox and many others and direct access to their technical CAD information.
Apart from that we have brought many bikes to production and have intense contacts with frame builders both in Asia as well as in Europe, both in aluminum as in carbon.
Instinctiv Kodiak
The Kodiak is a high-end full carbon mountain bike. The bike is a master of rough terrain with athletic design and extremely plush suspension, which was successfully patented.
The bikes are equipped with high-end German made Pinion gearbox drivetrains, electronic shifting and high-end suspension components.
The bike comes in four different models, from the Kodiak 130 for fast trail riding with 130mm rear suspension up to the Kodiak 150 with coil, designed for enduro races.
All models share a long and slack geometry and the patented PUMA multilink suspension.
The reviews on the bike in Enduro MTB, Bike Magazin and other magazines were very good and results in races are promising.
our role:
design strategy, kinematics design, geometry design, concept development, full 3D frame engineering, sourcing of components, prototyping, testing, graphics, box design, manuals, patent application, production of carbon frames, bike assembly, quality assurance.
mtb brakes
Development of a set of high-end mountain bike hydraulic brakes. The set includes both a completely new developed lever and 4-piston caliper.
The brakes are manufactured in small series on 5-axis CNC machines in titanium. Testing showed good braking power and excellent heat management.
our role:
design strategy, concept development, full 3D engineering, sourcing of components, prototyping, testing.
e-mtb
Development of a high-end electric mountain bike, with top notch components and newly designed rear suspension system.
The new bike has been inspired on motor cycles, with links to motor cycle suspension design and a highly placed chain stay.
Multiple drivetrain options will be offered, one is more directed towards the SUV spectrum and the other being a typical mountain bike drivetrain.
our role:
design strategy, kinematics design, geometry design, concept development, full 3D frame engineering, sourcing of components, prototyping, testing, graphics, production of carbon frames, bike assembly, quality assurance.
forcome e-bike
This new crossover ebike for the US market is using elegant, yet aggressive forms in the frame to communicate the sporty and adventurous character.
The bike is targeted at people above 50 years of age that like to use the bike as a leisure bike, going out into nature and taking a gravel path now and then.
Big tires and a slightly sporty geometry give the bike some offroad genes, while the rear hub motor and nicely integrated battery give the bike the looks of a bio-bike.
our role:
design strategy, geometry design, concept development, early 3D frame engineering, selection and sourcing of components.
current projects
Several other bicycle design projects are currently under development.
One project is regarding a carbon lightweight full suspension e-mountain bike, another project is an aluminum e-mountain bike with new drivetrain and even an innovative water bike with electric drivetrain is under development.
our role:
design strategy, kinematics design, geometry design, concept development, full 3D frame engineering, sourcing of components, prototyping, testing, graphics, box design, manuals, patent application, production of carbon frames, bike assembly, quality assurance.
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