Introduction
Introduction to modeling a bicycle frame
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What you should know and how to use the exercise files
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1. Design the Theoretical Frame
The scope of this design
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Why use CAD?
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Understand the anatomy of a bicycle
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Create the frame geometry
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2. Building the Front Triangle
Where to start? Create the bottom bracket shell
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Create an assembly with the frame layout
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Add the head tube
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Add the seat tube
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Add the top tube
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Add the down tube
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Experiment with geometry changes
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3. Finishing the Frame with the Rear Triangle
Plan out the rear triangle
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Add the seat stays
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Add chain stays
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Model the dropouts
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Add the dropouts and adjust the frame
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Mirror the rear triangle parts
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Create the chain and seat stay bridges
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4. Frame Finishing Touches
Add brake mounts
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Add extra frame details
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5. Adding Components
Develop the model by adding off-the-shelf parts
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Finish the model by adding the seat and front fork
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Conclusion
Create tube drawings
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Next steps
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Ex_Files_SOLIDWORKS_Modeling_Bicycle.zip
(34.2 MB)