Telescopic Under-Saddle Bicycle Fender — Mechanical Design for FDM Printing Ended

About the job

I need a freelance mechanical designer to create a retractable, telescopic rear fender that mounts under a road/gravel bike saddle. The reference style is the "Beatail" fender a compact aerodynamic shell that extends into a full fender and retracts when not in use.
Mechanical requirements:

4–5 nested telescopic segments that slide in and out
Locking mechanism (friction stop or snap-fit) so segments stay extended during riding
Built in stop features so segments cannot fully separate after printing
Fully retracts under the saddle when closed

Mounting:

Clamp system for standard 7mm saddle rails
M3 or M4 fastener seats
Tilt adjustment for different saddle/frame geometries

FDM optimization:

Designed for 0.2–0.3mm print tolerances
1.5–2.5mm wall thickness
Material assumption: PETG, ASA, or CF-PETG
Print orientation should minimize supports; layer lines perpendicular to flex direction

Aesthetics:

Sharp, modern, aerodynamic lines
Customizable logo area on the outer segment
Matte surface finish

Deliverables:

Editable source files (Fusion 360 .f3d or .step)
Print-ready .stl and .3mf files
Exploded view or short assembly guide

I have a full technical brief (PDF) I'll share with the selected designer or shortlisted candidates.

Skills Required:

Fusion 360 (SolidWorks)
Mechanical Design
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
Assembly Design
3D Printing knowledge
I need a freelance mechanical designer to create a retractable, telescopic rear fender that mounts under a road/gravel bike saddle. The reference style is the "Beatail" fender a compact aerodynamic shell that extends into a full fender and retracts when not in use.
Mechanical requirements:

4–5 nested telescopic segments that slide in and out
Locking mechanism (friction stop or snap-fit) so segments stay extended during riding
Built in stop features so segments cannot fully separate after printing
Fully retracts under the saddle when closed

Mounting:

Clamp system for standard 7mm saddle rails
M3 or M4 fastener seats
Tilt adjustment for different saddle/frame geometries

FDM optimization:

Designed for 0.2–0.3mm print tolerances
1.5–2.5mm wall thickness
Material assumption: PETG, ASA, or CF-PETG
Print orientation should minimize supports; layer lines perpendicular to flex direction

Aesthetics:

Sharp, modern, aerodynamic lines
Customizable logo area on the outer segment
Matte surface finish

Deliverables:

Editable source files (Fusion 360 .f3d or .step)
Print-ready .stl and .3mf files
Exploded view or short assembly guide

I have a full technical brief (PDF) I'll share with the selected designer or shortlisted candidates.

Skills Required:

Fusion 360 (SolidWorks)
Mechanical Design
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
Assembly Design
3D Printing knowledge
I need a freelance mechanical designer to create a retractable, telescopic rear fender that mounts under a road/gravel bike saddle. The reference style is the "Beatail" fender a compact aerodynamic shell that extends into a full fender and retracts when not in use.
Mechanical requirements:

4–5 nested telescopic segments that slide in and out
Locking mechanism (friction stop or snap-fit) so se... read more
I need a freelance mechanical designer to create a retractable, telescopic rear fender that mounts under a road/gravel bike saddle. The reference style is the "Beatail" fender a compact aerodynamic shell that extends into a full fender and retracts when not in use.
Mechanical requirements:

4–5 nested telescopic segments that slide in and out
Locking mechanism (friction stop or snap-fit) so segments stay extended during riding
Built in stop features so segments cannot fully separate after printing
Fully retracts under the saddle when closed

Mounting:

Clamp system for standard 7mm saddle rails
M3 or M4 fastener seats
Tilt adjustment for different saddle/frame geometries

FDM optimization:

Designed for 0.2–0.3mm print tolerances
1.5–2.5mm wall thickness
Material assumption: PETG, ASA, or CF-PETG
Print orientation should minimize supports; layer lines perpendicular to flex direction

Aesthetics:

Sharp, modern, aerodynamic lines
Customizable logo area on the outer segment
Matte surface finish

Deliverables:

Editable source files (Fusion 360 .f3d or .step)
Print-ready .stl and .3mf files
Exploded view or short assembly guide

I have a full technical brief (PDF) I'll share with the selected designer or shortlisted candidates.

Skills Required:

Fusion 360 (SolidWorks)
Mechanical Design
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
Assembly Design
3D Printing knowledge read less

Things to know

Job location

Remote

Work location

Job skill level

Intermediate

Skill Level

Job rate

$100

Fixed-rate (USD)

Job type

Part-time

Job type

Job length

Under 1-month

Job duration

Areas of expertise

2D & 3D CAD Design 2D & 3D Design 2D & 3D Engineering Design 2D & 3D Machine Design 2D & 3D Mechanical Assembly 2D & 3D Mechanical Design +3 more

Job categories

3D Printing Design 3D Modeling 3D Product Modeling

About the client

Payment ready

Turkey (04:14 am)

Posted

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Job activity

14 Applicants

3 interviews in progress

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