3d printing a bicycle mount

[mlakis]

Hi all,

I will make an attempt to 3d print a bicycle mount for my Vertical.

I have zero background with 3d printing and CAD tools, but the last couple of days I am getting my hands on FreeCAD.

Also a friend of mine has a 3d printer and we will have some conversations about how to print a design I am coming up with. Mostly about tight spaces and millimetre precisions, and strength of the material etc.

This is how I would like it to be finally (or almost). Maybe some of the holes will be removed and make the drilling afterwards. The four holes on the base are for screws that will be used along with rubber bands to mount it on the handlebars.

Any ideas or suggestions/advices are welcome.

[fv4500]

HI @mlakis, I 3D printed a simple, lightweight handlebar support/adaptor for my S9PP and I’m very happy with it:

It’s a two part support that basically adapts de shape of the back of the watch to the handlebar. The watch attaches to the support and to the handlebar itself with its strap, no secrets here. The two parts are attached to the handlebar with double sided tape and can be removed if necessary.

I designed it with SpaceClaim and printed very easily.
Cheers.

[mlakis]

@fv4500, nice job!

I am leaning towards a mount without a strap. I’ve updated the design a bit. Also I had the “pockets” for the quick release pin on the wrong side.

[fv4500]

Hi @mlakis, looks very interesting… will be an easy print if properly oriented. Please show your prints !

[halajos]

@mlakis how about adding a hole for a “leash” to protect from losing the watch in case the holder falls off the handlebar (I assume it will be fixed with a rubber band)?