Andre – Aesthetics of Design

Here listed is a rough timeline for the completion of my project and other posts: Week 1 (Jan 18) Research into different aesthetics. I found a particular interest in androgynous fashion Androgynous Week 2 (Jan 25) Experimenting with creating products with a given aesthetic with upcycled materials. Here I took function and applied an aesthetic…

Final Project Report II: What it all means, The Gospel of Two Wheels

May 2, 2016

I initially began thinking of what to do for this project with a lot of ideas in mind. All of them were projects I had considered doing independently of this class but never had the resources or resolve to give them a complete try. I knew that I wanted a product that I could use…

Final Report I: Concrete Details

May 2, 2016

I have completed my first custom bicycle frame. It’s a task I’ve been itching to do for year and this class and project was the perfect opportunity to pursue the experience with the support I needed. There were successes and lots of failures, but I have an end product, one that I intend to use.…

Z Custom Bicycle Frame

April 27, 2016

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I initially began thinking of what to do for this project with a lot of ideas in mind. All of them were projects I had considered doing independently of this class but never had the resources or resolve to give them a complete try. I knew that I wanted a product that I could use…

Custom Bike 4/19 Update

April 19, 2016

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I’ve made a few changes to my design in the process of manufacturing. All of it is still within the scope of my original intent, but the changes will make the process more straightforward and limit errors. I really want this thing to sit straight (not always be riding to one angle) so I’ve decided…

Update April 8th

April 8, 2016

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I’m still sorting out supplies for my project. Getting real nervous about this coming together, what I have tried up to this point has been incompatible with the other components. At this point I’m going to continue brazing my lugs to tubes, but if I find the strength isn’t to a suitable level I will…

Final Project Inspiration

March 31, 2016

Like I outlined in my design review, most of my project inspiration came from my love for bikes, especially riding them. This gave the motivation to create something that is geometrically specific to my physiology. Likewise I can add personal touches in things like the paint and tune ride characteristics to how I want them.…

Custom Frame Update March 16

March 31, 2016

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I’ve been working to get all the prep work done and finalize the geometric design of my tubes. The manufacturing side is nearly ready to begin, so I’m only a little behind. I’ve also started looking into how I want to paint it and what the best method will be.

Progress Report March 17

March 20, 2016

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I am still in the part acquisition phase and planning for manufacturing phase of my project. So far I have acquired the tubeset that I will use, and the fitting lugs, I still need drop-outs, braze paste, and paint but those should arrive soon. I plan to begin cutting the tubeset.

Design constraints

March 9, 2016

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Like any project there are significant design constraints that I will have to overcome to achieve my goals with the project and succeed and making something functional and aesthetically pleasing. 1.) Manufacturing: Since a lot of this is still new, the manufacturing will probably be a lot of trial and error and experimentation. I have…

Custom Steel Bicycle Frame – PDR

March 4, 2016

For my final project I am going to build my own custom bicycle frame. While a modern custom frame can range from $2k-10K depending on the material, much of the cost is more for the labor and craftsmanship rather than materials. Custom paints and geometry only add to the cost. By doing all this work…

Inspiration

March 1, 2016

I was on the fence about what I wanted to do for this project and have changed my mind to do something with a bike. I recently watched a video of early 90’s cycling and was captivated by the colors and flash that riders had back then. All the bikes that they rode were made…

Andre’s Engineering Aspirations

February 18, 2016

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As I journey toward completing my undergrad in Mechanical Engineering there are a few areas I’d like to refine in my craftsmanship. I understand that this is a process toward a goal that will probably never be completed, but I’d like to better articulate my design intents. In this sense it’s largely about executing the…

Skill Set

February 14, 2016

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I’m a senior Mechanical Engineer with completed coursework in the major. As such I have lots of design experience and can help with working through ideas especially with logistics and execution. I started as an accounting major and have taken a lot economics classes so if that’s necessary I could help. I’m a proficient welder…

Texan Steer Bike Wall Hanger

February 5, 2016

Bikes are a wonderful component to living in Boulder, as a capstone to the great infrastructure in the community I’d like to build something to hang my bike on. Something I love most about bikes is their simple mechanical design and tability to rebuild them. I think this behavior epitomizes upcycling and not just the…

Upcycling Presentation for Comments

February 1, 2016

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Roadkill: Cycling wall art

January 31, 2016

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Bikes are a wonderful component to living in Boulder, as a capstone to the great infrastructure in the community I’d like to build something to hang my bike on. Something I love most about bikes is their simple mechanical design and ability to rebuild them. I think this behavior epitomizes upcycling and not just the…

Androgynous

January 19, 2016