Industrial Design Student Work: A Collapsible Touring Bicycle with 3D-Printed Components

This Touring Bicycle was the thesis project of Sebastian Andraschko, an Institute of Industrial Design student at Austria's FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Graz. The idea was to use metal 3D printing to create strong but lightweight connectors between straight runs of tubing. Gaya is a collapsible touring bicycle constructed from metal 3D-printed parts. It combines the geometry of modern gravel bikes with a frame system that can be dismantled into handy segments. New manufacturing processes were used in its design, creating a new aesthetic in frame construction. The use of metallic 3D printing results in a combination of lightweight design, stability, and design freedom. The bachelor's thesis primarily examined how bicycles need to be designed so that they can be easily transported without compromising riding dynamics. My main criticism of the presentation: A project this ambitious deserves at least one, if not multiple, hero shots so we can see the object in its entirety.