Introducing Sheffield Student Downhill Design:
Introducing Sheffield Student Downhill Design:
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Introducing:
Sheffield Downhill Design or SD² for short is a One-of-a-kind student-led project, aiming to build a world-class downhill racing bike.
We are the First University Team in the UK to take on the monumental task of fully engineering and building a competitive downhill racing bike.
Our team is Comprised of 27 Engineering students from across the University of Sheffield.
We are eager to develop and share our skills in a fun and friendly environment, whilst preparing each other for an industrial setting.
This project enables us to work alongside industry professionals to build a comprehensive range of technical and soft skills.
TEAMS
SD² Is comprised of two teams who work closely to design, test and develop the future of the project:
FRAME
FRAME
The Frame team is currently working on bringing the finalised geometry into manufacture. Covering everything from research, design, manufacture and testing, the frame team covers all elements involved in the creation of the bike frame.
TELEMETRY
TELEMETRY
The Telemetry team is working to develop an upgraded on-board hardware system, switching to a new microprocessor making key components more robust. Additionally developing a system that can make changes to the suspension setting of the rear shock as you ride down the trail.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The SD² Project:
The SD² Project:
Applies taught fundamental engineering content from university in a complex practical problem solving setting.
Develops applicable technical and soft skills that prepare members for the engineering industry.
Takes students through the process of designing a downhill bike from initial ideas, through to designing, manufacturing and testing.
Has aspirations to take the project to a British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) downhill race and eventually a national level downhill race.
Aims to compete with the highest level production downhill bikes on the market.
Expected to take several years, with continuous development and testing taking place once an initial prototype has been manufactured.
Scopes for further development in all corners of the project, allowing for future students to be involved too.
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