ALPHA
OUR MISSION
 
Building the best free ultracycling aero cockpit.
WATT & HOW
 
  1. Saves you watts
    ...and makes you faster.
  2. Innovative design
    ...with a solid construction based on carbon tubes.
  3. Free as in beer
    ...under MIT license for non-commercial and commercial projects.
  4. Simple 3D-files
    ...which everyone can download and print.
  5. Friendly Community
    ...aiming for craftmanship, innovation and speeeeeed.
PREVIEW
 

Work in progress: Prototyp for Ultracycling including GoPro-Mount (e.g. for mounting a Lupine SF AL)

TECHSTACK & SUPPLIERS
 
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CAD-Software

We use Autodesk Fusion as CAD software and it's awesome.

3D Printing

We use a Creality K1C for printing all the prototypes and the final aero cockpit. It's crazy fast and the software workflow based on klipper is outstanding.

Filament

We use carbon enforced PET-CF15 from Material4Print as filament - light and strong.

Carbon parts

We order our carbon parts from carbonscout.com - they specialise in everything with carbon.

Time trial parts

We order accessories (e.g. the garmin no turn mount) at derbaranski.shop - a small but beautiful shop for high quality time trial parts from Hamburg, Germany.

INSPIRED BY:
 
  • Markus Weiß and his instagram-Account @prints4watts
    Markus is a role model and real pioneer in 3D-printing aero cockpits for professional triathletes. He gave us a kickstart by providing us ideas and a STEP model - thanks for all your trust and support! If you're an professional triathlete, try to get a custom aero cockpit from him - he's awesome!
  • Swiss Side We love the SWISS InSIDE podcast about cycling aerodynamics and all the insights from Jean-Paul Ballard and Daniel Welsch. Have a look at their aerodynamics optimized products (e.g. the disc wheel) and if you're a professional (sponsored) triathlete - they offer really cool custom aero cockpits printed from titan.
  • Torsten Frank and his awesome ultracycling blog at torstenfrank.wordpress.com If you haven't read his article about bikepacking bag aerodynamics - have a look here (in German).
FAQ:
 
  • Who's behind this project?

    Tech-Coach and ultracycling enthusiast Martin Brüggemann (LinkedIn | Instagram) from Hanover (Germany) and friends. Martin is currently designing and printing his own open aero cockpit for Race Across Germany 2024 and thought it would be cool to release it as open source project for everyone. He's always looking for new ideas and feedback. If you want to support the project, feel free to contact him at martin (at) aerocockpit.org.

  • Why are you working on this project?
    Because we love cycling, technology & open source. Inspiring people to lead by example, innovate and share their knowledge.

  • Where can I download the 3D files?
    They aren't ready yet. We must finalize and test our design on the road first. Follow us on instagram for insights and the latest news.

  • How do you earn money?
    We don't. We are doing this for fun besides our real IT and engineering jobs. If you want to support us, feel free to donate for our charity campaign for World Bicycle Relief (bicycles for kids in africa).