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Mark 5!

Great news! I’ve been in talks with AFPA “The Australian Forest Products Association” about designing and crafting a frame for them. They contacted me a while back, but only recently … Continue reading

September 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Mark 4 is in the works!

Mark 4 is finally in the works! I haven’t spoken much about Mark 4, so here’s a quick run down: Goals: 1. Increase the torsional rigidity of the frame. I … Continue reading

August 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Wooden bicycle “prototype 2”

My Honours year project, at RMIT Industrial design Melbourne. Abstract: To explore the use of timber as an ecologically sustainable material for bicycle frame construction. And create a skilfully detailed … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

Wooden bicycle “prototype 1”

This was the first timber frame I ever designed and built. The goal, was to experiment with the idea of using timber as a suitable material replacement for steel, as … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment