Fewer separate connections
Combining the handlebar and stem removes the separate clamping joint between them.
Application & Value
Integrated Composite Bicycle Cockpit
Design the handlebar, stem and cable routing as one integrated product.
Challenge
A bicycle cockpit transfers steering and support loads and shapes the riding position. Weight, stiffness, ergonomics and cable routing come together in limited space. Its geometry must suit the bicycle and intended use.
Solution approach
An integrated composite cockpit combines the handlebar and stem in a continuous structure. Its shape can address grip areas, load transfer and cable routing together. The result is a coordinated component whose geometry and attachment must suit the complete bicycle design.
The benefits
Integrated cable routing
Cables can be routed through the cockpit and integrated into the bicycle design.
Coordinated form and function
Grip areas and the exterior profile can address ergonomics, stiffness and aerodynamics together.
What could this mean for your product?
Functional integration also changes a product’s interfaces. Combining components can remove joints and allow their shapes to work together more effectively. For other assemblies, these benefits should be considered alongside variant requirements, adjustability and replacement.
Value Drivers
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