The most fun, and most useful, thing about 3D printing is if you learn how to design your own 3D items from scratch - that way you can create things that you want that just wouldn't be possible to buy or download. For example, I use my bike for commuting as well, and I have a rear carrier that I can attach that was once part of a child bike seat - I created and printed a part that allows me to mount my rear light one the back of that - there is no way I would ever have been able to buy something that was specifically designed for that situation. Of course, without a 3D printer I would have found some other way to do it, but it just makes it much better, neater, and more fun :)
Hi guys, thanks for mentioning our website! For those who like to know, we 3d print everything with different types of Carbon Filled Nylon. We use Bambulabs X1C's with custom slicer settings and a layer hight of 0,08mm.
It's cool to see 3D printing taken seriously, especially for tools! I designed a tool for brake contact point adjustment. I had the idea, designed it, and had my first prototype within an hour. They used to require a lot more tinkering, but printers now are really good!
@ let me know if you’d be interested in trying it out and I can send you one to demo or review! You can see how it works in the video I have on my channel.
Have done a chain guide. A case for my dcdc boost converter ebike charger. GoPro mount. And the best one ... my motorcycle choke lever broke and I needed one the next day. Started drawing up one then thought " I wonder if someone had done one?" ... sure enough they had. Only used PLA but the secret was to do then as 100% fill ... the choke lever has outlasted the original lol.
@@LaurentiusTriarius also money is a big issue. i could probably make like a rear derailleur but cnc machining service is very expensive so it would probably cost close to 1000$ to make it.
Absolutely. Like any manufacturing process, there's a need to understand the materials, build parameters, part orientation, etc. and how they effect the mechanical properties.
My favourite 3Dprint i am actually running on all my bikes is a nice and simple little bashguard. If printed in PLA it will take a good couple of hits until the layers start splitting and you need a new one. At a cost of maybe around 1€ each, this is still the cheapest and one of the lightest options 🤙
Been 3d printing bits for myself and friends for a few months now. Bike Fork mounts for vans, Fox 36/38/40 fork tokens, flight attendant covers for pivot frames, cable clips, and even tool mounts. I've printed of a whole load of Hopes brake service tools for friends which only took two hours to print the entire e4/v4 kit on my X1C. If you want REAL strength and have deep pockets. Print in PET-CF. I wouldn't print in PLA for anything thats going to be out in the elements.
For those just thinking of getting started: Would love to have you do a video evaluating low-cost printers and their features. Also more details on the different materials available to choose from. Thanks for considering!
I own a 3d Printer (Resin) and I have printed several things for the bike such as GOPRO mounts, Shifter clamps , gravel shifter adapters, Hope brake spacers, RS tokens, Airtag holder etc ...
A rear mudguard for my trek fuel exe that looks like the ones that come on the new Slash and Rail it won’t have fixing points like they have but it would be cool to make one that fits as well as those do.
Carbon fiber as additive on 3d printing is most just for looks and make your layer adhesion weak compared to normal filament for most of times. Its chopped fibers so adds some rigidity but the Achilles's heel is always layer adhesion. It's useful when used on temperamental filaments like nylon that wraps and pop off the table so it make it more printable.
There are some materials that can be printed by some consumer grade printers and would imo be more than strong enough for a stem, for example PPA-CF or other cf/gf filled nylon copolymers. With proper printing I’d happily test a printed stem or even BB
Don’t need your own printer by the way. I just ordered a print from a local shop - just had to send them the file I got on Thingiverse. The part adds a pusher for a Stan’s dart (a tire plug) to my One Up EDC tool ✌️
I've printed what I call the worlds smallest fronr fender. It's about 6 cm long just protecting the lower fork bearing of my cx from water spray from the front wheel.
Anyone else here use to put wooden dowels and an extra 3/4” bar piece on either side to make those 26” wide maximum bars closer to 28!? 😮 and now im a Watching computer printed crazy thingies.. interested in whas available in 25 years 🤔🤔🤔🤔. Ahahahahaa i rode mtb in america when everything was still measured in inches.. 2” superfly still smoother than any modern enduro fork. Jeff L gave me my first bar extenders for truvativ bars remember like it was yesterday… happy theres no more square taper 😊
I do 3d prints of (scaled down) architectural projects for work, but I've also prototyped some parts for various other things. Don't limit yourself to downloading other people's designs. Learn some basic 3d modelling autocad, solid works, fusion etc. It's not that hard and really worth it. Loads of free training resources on UA-cam
In Finland there are libraries that have 3D-printers and you can "loan" printing time. It's amazing...if you don't know how to use the machine librarian can help you to get going.
FDM 3d printed parts are "legitimate" when you understand that the result its (with the actual technology) weaker than the normal process that is injection molded due to layer adhesion limitations so it the part needs to be designed to be thicker and stronger to make it functional.
I feel like I'm being a bit exclusive, saying that if you aren't designing the product, you're missing the point of 3D printing being customisable for your specific needs.
Did you print things quickly with low quality for the video?? I find a longer more dence print os what bike stuff needs. Love that Hope have all the files for you to print brake tools at home. Really handy.
@TCK71 the good news is that the finish is really down to print settings... the guys likely just used 'draft' settings to be able to print things relatively quickly, but you can get a relatively good finish with finer layers, 'ironing', etc., which will just take more time to print...
Those 3d prints looks really-really bad. Current "cheap" 3D printers do much better job. Just search for Bambulab and Prusa printers, they do amazing jobs
This is maybe the greatest problem with 3d printing: it's a solution to a problem that shouldn't exist now. Only few designs are really worth it like prosthetics here, mostly it is some sort of adapter, gimbal or straight up gimmick. People bother with printer upfront investment and running maintenance costs only to pay a dollar in filament for a part that is 10 cents extrusion or injection molding but somehow end up for 10 dollars with 3 weeks lead time at the shop. We failed at global commerce so hard!
@@feedbackzaloop The main benefit of a 3D printer comes from learning how to design your own parts.. Then it's not a solution to a problem that shouldn't exist. You design exactly what you need and print it. Maybe you need something different to what is available.. Maybe you want something that doesn't exist. Once you learn the basics and step away from relying on files from others, they very much worth the money.
The most fun, and most useful, thing about 3D printing is if you learn how to design your own 3D items from scratch - that way you can create things that you want that just wouldn't be possible to buy or download. For example, I use my bike for commuting as well, and I have a rear carrier that I can attach that was once part of a child bike seat - I created and printed a part that allows me to mount my rear light one the back of that - there is no way I would ever have been able to buy something that was specifically designed for that situation. Of course, without a 3D printer I would have found some other way to do it, but it just makes it much better, neater, and more fun :)
Nice one! That's awesome. Love the fact you've been able to innovate with your printer!
Hi guys, thanks for mentioning our website!
For those who like to know, we 3d print everything with different types of Carbon Filled Nylon. We use Bambulabs X1C's with custom slicer settings and a layer hight of 0,08mm.
Tom should do some flow calibration tests and increase his flow rate from the looks of the prints, looks very underextruded for the top layers
Leap, the company he works for, says they use x1c’s. The printer in the video must be new and they havent calibrated it yet
looks horrible indeed
It's cool to see 3D printing taken seriously, especially for tools! I designed a tool for brake contact point adjustment. I had the idea, designed it, and had my first prototype within an hour.
They used to require a lot more tinkering, but printers now are really good!
Awesome! Well done 🤘
@ let me know if you’d be interested in trying it out and I can send you one to demo or review! You can see how it works in the video I have on my channel.
Made all my fork seal drivers with 3d printing.
Yes, personally i got my money back on my printed by printing tools
Have done a chain guide.
A case for my dcdc boost converter ebike charger.
GoPro mount.
And the best one ... my motorcycle choke lever broke and I needed one the next day. Started drawing up one then thought " I wonder if someone had done one?" ... sure enough they had.
Only used PLA but the secret was to do then as 100% fill ... the choke lever has outlasted the original lol.
Love what people have also done and you can find online
I own many 3d printers myself, i love 3d printed bike products
Awesome! Whats the coolest thing you've made?!
i been 3d printing and cnc machining bike parts for a while. they work just fine if done correctly and with correct material.
Little brackets and clamps maybe but you can't really make a component. Yet 😅
@@LaurentiusTriarius depends on how skilled the person is but yeah no regular guy can yet do it.
@@LaurentiusTriarius tell it to Ingrid.
@@LaurentiusTriarius also money is a big issue. i could probably make like a rear derailleur but cnc machining service is very expensive so it would probably cost close to 1000$ to make it.
Absolutely. Like any manufacturing process, there's a need to understand the materials, build parameters, part orientation, etc. and how they effect the mechanical properties.
I have the Leap double blip mount on my bike, really cleans the cockpit up.
Awesome! Send us a pic to Hacks and Bodges upload.gmbn.com
My favourite 3Dprint i am actually running on all my bikes is a nice and simple little bashguard.
If printed in PLA it will take a good couple of hits until the layers start splitting and you need a new one. At a cost of maybe around 1€ each, this is still the cheapest and one of the lightest options 🤙
Sounds great! So cool that it's so readily replaceable too
Been 3d printing bits for myself and friends for a few months now. Bike Fork mounts for vans, Fox 36/38/40 fork tokens, flight attendant covers for pivot frames, cable clips, and even tool mounts.
I've printed of a whole load of Hopes brake service tools for friends which only took two hours to print the entire e4/v4 kit on my X1C.
If you want REAL strength and have deep pockets. Print in PET-CF.
I wouldn't print in PLA for anything thats going to be out in the elements.
2 of my inspirational riders.
For those just thinking of getting started: Would love to have you do a video evaluating low-cost printers and their features. Also more details on the different materials available to choose from. Thanks for considering!
That's what 3D printing channels are for.
There is quite a large community for 3d printung on youtube already!
That's easy. Cheap me machines can only print PLA and PETG. Buy a Bambu lab A1 mini and print PETG.
What a great Video Guys. Very inspiring. I found myself checking out printer sites already.
Great to hear!
you guys have sold me on getting a 3d printer
I print 3D objects, however im not a 3d printer 😜 that would be the machine.
Thanks for the links.
I 3D printed a derailleur hanger alignment tool! Only metal part is a bolt for strength!
That's cool, did you upload the STL anywhere?
Awesome! Well done
I own a 3d Printer (Resin) and I have printed several things for the bike such as GOPRO mounts, Shifter clamps , gravel shifter adapters, Hope brake spacers, RS tokens, Airtag holder etc ...
A rear mudguard for my trek fuel exe that looks like the ones that come on the new Slash and Rail it won’t have fixing points like they have but it would be cool to make one that fits as well as those do.
Got the 3D hope ones, work great. 👍
I have snapped PETG tire levers on road tires. But I printed some out of PC and they are indestructible!
Carbon fiber as additive on 3d printing is most just for looks and make your layer adhesion weak compared to normal filament for most of times. Its chopped fibers so adds some rigidity but the Achilles's heel is always layer adhesion. It's useful when used on temperamental filaments like nylon that wraps and pop off the table so it make it more printable.
looking thru some old videos, I found something that was super hi-tec, electrical taping your shoes to the pedals
amazing video, I wish you looked more into the arm. that is amazing
I am sure this guy has been featured on the channel before years ago, all about the arm. If not then I have def seen him somewhere else.
A great name there, Mr. Wheeler! 😄
There are some materials that can be printed by some consumer grade printers and would imo be more than strong enough for a stem, for example PPA-CF or other cf/gf filled nylon copolymers. With proper printing I’d happily test a printed stem or even BB
Does anyone know the link to the stl of the tyre levers? I want to try those!!
can you share the download link for the tire levers
What 3D printer did you use? I have been considering buying one but don’t know where to start. Maybe some future videos on how to print these parts?
Lots of reviews www.youtube.com/@AuroraTech
I'm truly surprised the tire lever didn't collapse 😂
So were we if we're honest! We'll give them a go for a bit
That guy in the cap is the best guy! .... Love me a bit of T Bag xx
I love that guy
Don’t need your own printer by the way. I just ordered a print from a local shop - just had to send them the file I got on Thingiverse. The part adds a pusher for a Stan’s dart (a tire plug) to my One Up EDC tool ✌️
defo 3d print a bike and get Blake to ride it (not near a cliff though) ;)
I've printed what I call the worlds smallest fronr fender. It's about 6 cm long just protecting the lower fork bearing of my cx from water spray from the front wheel.
Anyone else here use to put wooden dowels and an extra 3/4” bar piece on either side to make those 26” wide maximum bars closer to 28!? 😮 and now im a Watching computer printed crazy thingies.. interested in whas available in 25 years 🤔🤔🤔🤔. Ahahahahaa i rode mtb in america when everything was still measured in inches.. 2” superfly still smoother than any modern enduro fork. Jeff L gave me my first bar extenders for truvativ bars remember like it was yesterday… happy theres no more square taper 😊
Let’s see a 3D printed front brake rotor cover
@@Rybo603 I've done that for my polo bike.
Great idea! Specialized Gravity Style
Neat components 3D printer garmin radar holder ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Been kickin' the tires on a 3d Printer for a while now... Not sure if it will just be another expensive toy though
Lever blades... Or rear derailleur cages
Both. Solid ideas! Something aftermarket must exist out there... Just be sure they're strong enough
Print me some tires 😅 🎉🎉🎉 ahah
And moto GP tires for my dirt bike 😂
I do 3d prints of (scaled down) architectural projects for work, but I've also prototyped some parts for various other things. Don't limit yourself to downloading other people's designs. Learn some basic 3d modelling autocad, solid works, fusion etc. It's not that hard and really worth it. Loads of free training resources on UA-cam
if only i had a 3d printer
In Finland there are libraries that have 3D-printers and you can "loan" printing time. It's amazing...if you don't know how to use the machine librarian can help you to get going.
You can also use services like pcbway or others
@@anttitapio4145 yes and there are also cnc machining services if you need something made from metal.
FDM 3d printed parts are "legitimate" when you understand that the result its (with the actual technology) weaker than the normal process that is injection molded due to layer adhesion limitations so it the part needs to be designed to be thicker and stronger to make it functional.
Let’s be real. For most of us it’s way cheaper to buy a few parts then to buy a printer and all the right types of wire and to take time to learn it….
Chain stay protector
I feel like I'm being a bit exclusive, saying that if you aren't designing the product, you're missing the point of 3D printing being customisable for your specific needs.
Hello 👋
Could you print 👣🐾 a nice ring Bell 🔔
For the handlebar of my XC hard tail 😅
Just kidding 😂
How did you know I JUST got a 3D printer??
3D print GMBN logo
meow
This video is about 5 years to late
The finish of 3D printed objects look poor. If only they looked smoother and cleaner.
Boring af. We don't need more Air Tag mounts or tire lever... there are hundreds out there.
use AI to create designs and get it done on the 3D print, lol.
FIRST
nope
I have a laser cutter and two CNC mills but no 3d printer...
Because it's too cheap to have your stuff printed by others 😂
Did you print things quickly with low quality for the video?? I find a longer more dence print os what bike stuff needs.
Love that Hope have all the files for you to print brake tools at home. Really handy.
You can make negative for metal metal pooring molding with hte printer, then burn it and poor the molten metal in .
Make pedals and try printing handlebar grips plz😊
Cool ideas! We'll see what we can do
Or you could just buy the original stuff and it wouldn’t look so cheap and tatty?
@TCK71 the good news is that the finish is really down to print settings... the guys likely just used 'draft' settings to be able to print things relatively quickly, but you can get a relatively good finish with finer layers, 'ironing', etc., which will just take more time to print...
Those 3d prints looks really-really bad. Current "cheap" 3D printers do much better job. Just search for Bambulab and Prusa printers, they do amazing jobs
We know who is the "i buy all the expensive stuff because it must be better" guy in the comments
This is maybe the greatest problem with 3d printing: it's a solution to a problem that shouldn't exist now. Only few designs are really worth it like prosthetics here, mostly it is some sort of adapter, gimbal or straight up gimmick. People bother with printer upfront investment and running maintenance costs only to pay a dollar in filament for a part that is 10 cents extrusion or injection molding but somehow end up for 10 dollars with 3 weeks lead time at the shop.
We failed at global commerce so hard!
@@feedbackzaloop The main benefit of a 3D printer comes from learning how to design your own parts.. Then it's not a solution to a problem that shouldn't exist. You design exactly what you need and print it. Maybe you need something different to what is available.. Maybe you want something that doesn't exist.
Once you learn the basics and step away from relying on files from others, they very much worth the money.
Dont piss around with tyre levers, just get some Pedros and be done with it