N55's spaceframe tricycle can be built at home from plans
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XYZ Spaceframe Vehicle designs can be built at home using basic tools and materials
XYZ Two-seater Spaceframe Vehicle by N55
XYZ One-seater Spaceframe Vehicle by N55
XYZ Two-seater Spaceframe Vehicle by N55
The vehicle's design consciously incorporates the use of aluminum
The XYZ Spaceframe Vehicle construction plans include a single or double seated model
XYZ Spaceframe Vehicle trailer
The XYZ Spaceframe Vehicle construction plans include a cargo version that’s suitable for loading up and transporting the groceries
XYZ Spaceframe Vehicles by N55
XYZ Spaceframe Vehicle designs can be built at home using basic tools and materials
The plans position the wheels and chains within the frame and at a distance from the rider
The project reflects N55’s goal of creating a greener environment and lifestyle
Models can be easily upgraded with the addition of a cover to improve wind resistance, or even with an electric motor to aid in longer journeys
N55 encourages the development of small human powered vehicle factories within local communities
All parts such as wheels, pedals, and seats are standard features that can be commonly acquired from hardware stores or bicycle shops
All parts such as wheels, pedals, and seats are standard features that can be commonly acquired from hardware stores or bicycle shops
All parts such as wheels, pedals, and seats are standard features that can be commonly acquired from hardware stores or bicycle shops
XYZ Spaceframe Vehicles by N55
The various aluminum tubes of differing lengths are simply assembled together using stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts
The XYZ Spaceframe Vehicle construction plans include a cargo version that’s suitable for loading up and transporting the groceries
XYZ Spaceframe Vehicles – this one shown with a trailer – incorporate weather-resistant and lightweight frames that are made using standard aluminum tubes
The XYZ Spaceframe Vehicle construction plans include a single or double seated model
Danish design studio N55, in collaboration with German designer Till Wolfer, has created a series of open-source human-powered vehicle designs that can be built at home using basic tools and materials. Dubbed XYZ Spaceframe Vehicles, the models incorporate weather-resistant and lightweight frames that are made using standard aluminum tubes. Those tubes are assembled together using simple stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts. “Unlike the singular load-bearing tube seen in traditional bike structures, the main structure is an orthogonal spaceframe of standard aluminum tubes,” says N55.
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