Carbon and Kú Cycle Are Working Together to Improve the Performance of Triathletes

In sports like triathlon, what matters most is being the fastest. And though of course the athlete is largely responsible for the speed, high performance equipment is also paramount to going as fast as possible. Due to this, companies are constantly looking for new innovations to improve the features of their bikes, and 3D printing seems to be becoming an increasingly popular technology. One example is with Pinarello, which made the BOLIDE F HR 3D, the world’s fastest bike that incorporates 3D printed parts. Mythos and IXO have also collaborated to produce a new stem using metal additive manufacturing.

It is now Kú Cycle’s turn to benefit from 3D printing to manufacture its new product. The Netherlands-based company aims to design a high-performance bicycle that is perfectly suited to cyclists. It is collaborating with QDP, a company that designs plastic solutions for many applications. With the help of Carbon, Kú Cycle has now introduced the Kú TF1, a custom-made triathlon bike.

The armrests, grips and shifter incorporate 3D printed parts (photo credits: Carbon)

The Kú TF1 Is a Customized Bike for Cyclists

You have almost certainly already heard of Carbon. In the world of sports, the 3D printer manufacturer has already contributed to the creation of numerous sports equipment. Indeed, it has already 3D printed a baseball glove, the FutureCraft 4D in collaboration with adidas, and the world’s first field hockey helmet liner, among other projects. For these reasons, QDP contacted the company to manufacture the Kú TF1. As it was looking for a way to build faster while lowering manufacturing costs, Carbon’s 3D printing solution seemed to be the right choice. Moreover, QDP was able to create durable lattice structures by using the Carbon Design Engine software.