Katipo-Development (11 Photos)

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Frame undergoing factory testing

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The 3D print built up into a complete bike. Unfortunately a ride able bike was still many many months away at this point.

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Rob comparing the 3D printed Katipo frame to one of the Taniwha productions frames

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The 3D print was built up in the same manor a production frame would be to check all aspects and clearances

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Graphics applied to the Katipo 3D print to check sizing and appearance

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Some drawings from early in the Katipo development

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Fin checking suspension kinematics, leverage ratio and anti squat before the data was translated into 3D form

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A closer look at the suspension kinematics

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The 3D printer that was used to print the entire Katipo frame. Sitting on the bed is a freshly printed rose for Rob's watering can. Although you can't print a functional bike there are a number of functional things you can print with it.

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Rob examining the nearly complete CAD model. Different colorways were trialed on screen before the final colors were chosen.

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Rob comparing the 3D printed Katipo frame to one of the Taniwha productions frames