Convertible Tandem Bike System
Format
SOECS Senior Project Demonstration
Faculty Mentor Name
Kyle Watson
Faculty Mentor Department
Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Artist Statement
Tandem bicycles present many advantages to bicycle riders, but they are uncommon and inconvenient to own. The purpose of this project is to create a system that will transform two individual bicycles into one fully functional tandem bicycle, and then back into two individual bicycles. An attachment was designed and fabricated out of steel tubing and fittings to allow two individual bicycles to join into one tandem system. The design avoids permanent alterations to the individual bicycles, and allows either bicycle to occupy the front or rear position of the tandem system. This proves the concept that a convenient tandem bicycle is possible through the transformation of individual bicycles.
Location
School of Engineering & Computer Science
Start Date
28-4-2012 2:00 PM
End Date
28-4-2012 3:30 PM
Convertible Tandem Bike System
School of Engineering & Computer Science
Tandem bicycles present many advantages to bicycle riders, but they are uncommon and inconvenient to own. The purpose of this project is to create a system that will transform two individual bicycles into one fully functional tandem bicycle, and then back into two individual bicycles. An attachment was designed and fabricated out of steel tubing and fittings to allow two individual bicycles to join into one tandem system. The design avoids permanent alterations to the individual bicycles, and allows either bicycle to occupy the front or rear position of the tandem system. This proves the concept that a convenient tandem bicycle is possible through the transformation of individual bicycles.