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...
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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
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