3D printing provides bike shops with customized, high-quality bike components and tools. Common bike repairs can use 3D printed parts on-demand, reducing the need for large inventories, delaying repairs for bikes when waiting for part shipments, and lowering overall repair costs.

Bike shops can access our library of open-source bike part design files on GitHub here. Using the 3D model files, our network of volunteers will print and produce the part.

If the bike shop has 3D printing facilities already set up, we offer guidance on printer settings, material selection, slicer configurations, and more to ensure the best results.

Many common bike repair components can be 3D printed, including derailleur hangers, handlebar/seat post clamps, chainring guards, jockey wheels, and much more. Derailleur hangers especially benefit from the customization and on-demand production that 3D printing offers, as there are thousands of types for different bikes. We are continually expanding our catalogue to include new designs and components for more bikes.

Yes, 3D printed parts are designed to be both durable and reliable. We use the strongest filament available - PA6-CF (Carbon Fiber Nylon), and go through an annealing process for each part to further increase strength. Carbon Fiber Nylon is often even stronger than aluminum, which most derailleur hangers are machined out of. It has a flexural strength of 540 MPa on average, compared to less than 480 MPa for aluminum. Our 3D printed parts are reliable to use on bikes, offering the same or even more strength than traditional aluminum parts.

By printing parts on-demand, bike shop can significantly reduce part inventory costs. Instead of stocking up on parts that might be needed, 3D printing allows parts that are needed to be created and used right away. Additionally, 3D printing allows for custom components that are tailored to specific repairs, especially for bikes without readily available replacement parts.

While having a 3D printer at the bike shop is beneficial, we offer printing services through our network of volunteer. This ensures that even shops without 3D printers can access our custom parts.

We primarily use PA6-CF Carbon Fiber Nylon material for our parts. However, for less load-bearing or critical components, ASA (and other ABS derivatives, to resist UV degradation), PETG, and PETG-CF are used. Our team can help you select the best material for your specific needs and printer configuration, if needed.

Absolutely! We offer comprehensive training programs that cover safety information, setup, material selection, and print settings. These programs ensure staff and volunteers can effectively and safely use 3D printing technology.

Getting started is easy! Visit our GitHub page to access our design library, or visit our catalogue to see the parts we have available. If you need additional support or have any questions, contact us and our team is ready to help.

Yes! We encourage collaboration and innovation within our community. You can submit your own designs to our GitHub repository, where they will be reviewed and made available to other users.