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Changing the classic bicycle crank pedal design to make them more efficient. Re-engineering a bike power train was something that has been done before but often by overlooking the pedal operation themselves, probably for good reason.

Special thanks to my Dad for letting me modify his first mountain bike.

Software Used:
Solidworks
Photoshop
Blender
DaVinci Resolve

Tools and Hardware:
304 SS
316 SS
3D printing from: https://www.xometry.com/
Laser cutting from: https://sendcutsend.com/
Hardware from: https://www.mcmaster.com/
a Drill Press
a lathe
a vertical mill
Files
a Vice
some saw dust and super glue