Need of Limber Bike in Indian Market |
Author(s): |
Archan Pujara , Ipcowala Institute of Engineering and Technology |
Keywords: |
Bicycle Usage in World, Indian Bicycle industry And Sharing Schemes, Benchmarking |
Abstract |
In India, currently available cycles are designed for niche market which are focuses for particular gender their physical attributes and usage pattern, thus utilization of these cycle becomes limited. So to design a unique bicycle which will cover all age group people and with different height and ergonomic requirement, segments form street bicycles to sports-off road. Cycle have main features like Variable wheel base, Seat vertical movement, Seat longitudinal movement, Seat axial movement, Handle height adjustment, Handle longitudinal angle adjustment, Light weight (Aluminum), Variable Pedal Length. Cycle should be for all age group, Unisex. To apply all the concepts of a limber bike, a sample bike on which it can be implementing was to be selected. After powerful market survey few bikes were shortlisted on which the limber bike can be developed. The parameters considered while selection of a benchmark bike were mainly dimensions, weight and cost. The bike shown in figure was finalized because it is simple in design, sturdy, light weight and practically assessed. The Limber bike concepts and linkages can now be implemented on this benchmarked bike and it can then be tested and validated rather than designing the entire bike from scrape. This will save significant amount of time and energy. |
Other Details |
Paper ID: IJSRDV3I30943 Published in: Volume : 3, Issue : 3 Publication Date: 01/06/2015 Page(s): 653-656 |
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