We were given our athlete's current training bike. I fabricated a temporary adjustable seat to find the best positioning of his body in relation to the cranks.
Detail of the adjustable seat for pinpointing seat height and angle.
Laser cut models to demonstrate and test fork rake and turning angles.
Demonstration model for the rider interaction component. Grips and crank-arms for transferring power from the rider to the gears. Offset angled cranks allow for better clearance, while electronic shift buttons on the grips make for a more fluid cycling experience.
Grip demonstration.
The AD-016 prototype. 50% scale tabletop model, made largely from segmented 3D printed parts and CNC'd wheels, and hand finished.
Low-backed-seat and rear wheel camber detail.
Rear 3/4 view.
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AD-016 Handcycle
The AD-016 Handcycle was inspired by paraplegic athlete and former Navy rescue diver Anthony Davis and his hopes to race at the 2016 Paralympics. I just finished this group project on March 14th, so I will be updating this project in the coming days.
Collaborating with 3 other students, my main design component was the crank arms, grips, and shifting setup. But beyond that, as the resident bike nerd, I was given the role of Developer, and was tasked with taking my teammates' drawings and bringing them to life through engineering, redesigns, CAD, and prototyping.
