Downhill Bike
When Norco designed their new downhill bike frame, they came to TSI to get to the root of the matter. In this case, the “root” in question was at the critical head tube connection – not an area on a performance bike where you want any doubts.
Project Overview
Norco’s goal was to design a downhill bike frame that could withstand the most demanding riding conditions without compromise. At the heart of this challenge lay the critical head tube connection, a key structural element where any weakness could compromise performance and safety. TSI was tasked with quantifying, understanding, and ultimately mitigating stresses in this crucial area to ensure the frame’s durability and performance.
Working closely with Norco’s design engineers over only three days, TSI was able to localize the high stresses, understand their root cause and iterate on a solution.
Another excellent example of how simulation-driven design can be an invaluable tool in solving problems where form, as well as function are critical elements.
