Theo's Folding Bicycle Project

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Theo’s Folding Bicycle A green idea

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Theo had a dream

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He wanted a folding bicycle

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But none of the ones online satisfied his desires. He decided to make his own. Unsatisfactory bikes

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He wanted a bike that did not simply fold down the middle. Most bikes use small tires for compactness, but Theo wanted full-size tires.

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The folding bikes on the market seemed to lack creativity, except for the non-functional ones…

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Theo learned a lot from studying manufacturers such as Dahon and Montague, but he sought to build upon what he found rather than copy it

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There were already more than enough Dahon “imitators” on the market…

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Amiiva A.S. bikes Amxma Asama

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Maya Bazooka Be.bike Beixo

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Bernds Breezer Brompton Dibar

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Downtube Dynamic Flamingo IXI

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Jee Ann Liyang Melon Oyama

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Just to name a few…

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Theo entered Cornell

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Handshake action He met Lance Collins, Dean of the College of Engineering

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Theo began describing his dream to the dean, who hung on to every word with great interest and admiration I am very interested and admire Theo

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The dean, confident in Theo’s abilities, recommended he contact Professor Ruina about doing a project I am confident in your abilities. I recommend you contact Professor Ruina. That got the ball rolling

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So he did Andy Ruina Professor of Mechanics

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The professor, also confident in Theo’s abilities, agreed to be his faculty mentor I am also confident in your abilities. I will be your faculty mentor for this project.

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Go learn to the bike shop 3 days a week to learn more

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Non-Profit Bicycle Repair Shop Dude, this is the third time this week you have been here

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Before Beginning… I thought bicycles were simple

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I soon learned that was not true

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And get machine shop training so that you can actually build your bike

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So this is what machine shop training is like…

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Look, I’m gonna fund this project. It’s a great idea, and here’s why:

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It’s environmentally friendly

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Theo has the backing of a full time university professor Theo has the backing of a full-time professor who is an expert in robotics and bicycles

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I mean, why not help this kid’s dream come true? It only takes a few bucks.

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Maybe soon I’ll find his bike on the market and know I contributed to this success

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In fact, I’d like to see more kids out there inventing and innovating useful things

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He’s only a freshman and he initiated this independent project

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1. 2. 4. 3. 5. My design

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