The SOLID bike is now proudly on display in the city that inspired it, and in the office of the software used in the design, our Autodesk Portland office.
SOLID bike: The first connected, 3D printed titanium bike by Ti Cycles
Design & engineering software: Autodesk Fusion 360 and Autodesk Alias
For most of us, buying a bicycle means picking out a stock model that best fits our size and style. But, that comes with trade-offs, since mass-manufactured bikes can’t meet every individual’s needs and wants.
What if we didn’t have to compromise?
What if every bike could be tailor-made for its rider?
Advancements in design and manufacturing processes are making this a real possibility. Just ask Portland-based design firm Industry and bike frame fabricators Ti Cycles, who brought together old and new fabrication methods to create the SOLID bike, the first 3D printed titanium bike with smart technology that helps guide the rider through various routes. The team began by photographing…