Here’s what the world’s first 3D-printed bicycle frame looks like, via @Dezeen : http://buzz.mw/b5km5_l
#Atmel #3DPrinting #3DPrinted #MakerMovement #DIY
That seat bracket looks scary… I’d be terrified of it snapping right off.
Wonder how the welding effects the frame. Or is it glued.
Not really enough info or pictures to tell.
@Nigel_Dickinson Looks like it’s just 3D printed parts (with metal that means layering welds created from powered metal, as I understand it) that are bolted together in a traditional assembly.
If you actually read the article and looked at the pictures your see its made in sections.
They have no bolt holes other than for the seat and rear arm.
Haven’t I seen a “worlds first 3D printed bicycle” before? Neat though.
Ah… Worlds first production 3D printed bike frame. That’s a much bigger deal actually!
The parts are glued together (“bonded”). The article is pretty good, despite the lack of information in this Google+ post.
Dear @Microchip_Makes , this is not the world’s first 3D printed bicycle. This was made over three years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmxjLpu2BvY (featuring Ed Sells, the designer of the original Sells Mendel).
It is horrible…
does it work and is it safe?
It’s a professionally manufactured bicycle, so I think the answers to that are yes and yes.