Row Bike
Problem statement
New methods of clean transportation are a vital piece of infrastructure in the fight against climate change. While there are human-powered methods in this category like biking or walking, they fall short of our client’s desire to get a full-body workout while in transit. While there are some products on the market for this, they are expensive for a bike with prices near $2500 [1], and there is a lack of demand for mass production, which would help reduce costs. Additionally, few options meet the three-wheel design structure that our client desires. In addition to our client’s desires, this product could be used by crew athletes in winter when temperatures are too cold to go on the water, or by general fitness enthusiasts looking for a fun way to travel. There could be some safety concerns caused by the implementation of our product on active streets, but with bike-friendly measures becoming more common across the US, these issues will hopefully be alleviated. Our goal is to provide our client with a cheaper product that better matches his design specifications than products on the market. To do this, we will focus on reducing failures due to torsional loads in the current design and attempt to improve its steering system. This solution should allow our client to have a fully functional row bike that will allow him to achieve his fitness goals while on the go.
[1]’Rowbike Crew 2.0: The Ultimate Fitness Machine,’ rowbike. https://www.rowbike.com/product-page/rowbike-the-ultimate-fitness-machine (accessed Feb. 16, 2024).
Team members
Troy Dorizas – leader
Soham Mukherjee – communicator
Oliver Farace – accountant
Nicholas Mahr – admin
Client
Peter Adamczyk