It’s a great day—because we’re really getting close to a finished product, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. The frame feels surprisingly solid, even though it’s just PLA at this stage. To check the fit, I quickly assembled everything, and so far, it looks right. That’s a good sign.
What’s Next on the Design Side
- Back brake holder → Still needs to be designed.
- Seat post → Needs to be solid and sturdy.
- 3D scanning experiments → Trying out scanning for some tricky parts.
- Bamboo bars → Still experimenting with slightly smaller diameters. Luckily, the resin is very forgiving, so using a little extra material is no problem.
Upcoming Plans
- High-resolution lug set → Printing a full set in PA12CF. Design isn’t final yet, since I’ll be making a lot of changes over the next week.
- Laser engraving → Testing on the bamboo tubes to see what kind of detail and look we can achieve.
- Head lug orientation → Current setup isn’t optimal, so adjustments are on the table.
- Color experiments → Thinking about giving one lug a different color. I’ll also be trying out more colors soon, since these will tie into the website configurator and the overall branding style.
Every iteration gets us closer to the vision—and this week feels like a real step forward.
