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VAIN – tailor made bicycles

by Robert

Rüdlingen

State-of-the-Art Mountainbikes made to measure and assembled here in Switzerland. That's what I want to achieve through VAIN bicycles. Support me in customising mountain biking.

CHF 2’400

32% of CHF 7’500

32 %
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The «all or nothing» principle applies: The project only receives the funds if the funding target is reached or exceeded.

14 backers

Concluded on 24/11/2021

A modern mountain bike made to measure for you.

With VAIN Bicycles, I would like to offer all cyclists, bicycle-lovers and -enthusiasts the opportunity to ride a bike that is customised to their personal body size. And without having to do without integrated designs and the tidy look of modern bikes from the big manufacturers.

My first bike was a downcountry hardtail mountain bike, which I was able to present successfully at CycleWeek 2021 in Zurich. I received consistently positive feedback on the design, the idea and the implementation of the concept from both the professional audience and the visitors.

This motivated me to submit the VAIN NO.ONE project for the German Design Award in the category «Excellent Product Design». The nomination has now been confirmed, which makes me very proud. The jury is still deliberating and will announce the results soon.

What distinguishes me from others?

I configure bicycle frames with fully integrated functions in an industrial design. I design the most modern frame geometries in a particularly clean look for an aesthetic that is only known from large manufacturers in the top shelf segments.

Until now, these designs could only be produced profitably in large quantities using carbon or hydroformed aluminium constructions. I, however, am taking the step of using metal 3D printing technology in order to obtain the necessary design freedom on the one hand and to be able to design a high variety of frame sizes on the other.

For my frames I use the different materials with their different properties to create the best characteristics for each centimetre of the frame. Stiff joints, a stiff main frame with integrated seat post clamp, the flexible rear triangle and cable routing guided in the frame.

All frame components are made in Switzerland and carefully prepared by me for assembly. I then join them together using modern construction adhesive to create a finished frame, which is finally preserved and then painted.

Due to my high demands on quality, workmanship and precision, I produce the frames at the highest level. My goal is to constantly improve and increase the quality for the customer.

  • vain no.one in graphit grey, advanced components set, size G2
    vain no.one in graphit grey, advanced components set, size G2
  • vain no.one in new white, basic components set, size E2 (my long term test bike)
    vain no.one in new white, basic components set, size E2 (my long term test bike)
  • ready for the Cycle Week in Zürich (Aug 2021)
    ready for the Cycle Week in Zürich (Aug 2021)
  • on top of the Surenenpass (canton of Uri, CH)
    on top of the Surenenpass (canton of Uri, CH)
  • at the Rheinfall (canton of Schaffhausen, CH)
    at the Rheinfall (canton of Schaffhausen, CH)
  • at the train station in Rueras (canton of Graubünden, CH)
    at the train station in Rueras (canton of Graubünden, CH)
  • on top of Alp Caschlè (Surselva, CH)
    on top of Alp Caschlè (Surselva, CH)

From mountain to gravel bikes, that's what I want to fund:

With your contribution I want to finance the material costs for the upcoming prototypes and the pre-series as well as the certificate costs. Besides the labour costs, the prototype and testing costs make up the lion’s share of the development costs. Therefore I need external help to cover these costs.

The first goal is 7’500 CHF to build two frames for tests carried out for the certification according to ISO norm.

The stretch goal is another 17’500 CHF for 2 prototypes, 1 test bike and 1 pre-series bike for exhibitions and test rides of a gravel bike version.

Only then will we be ready to ride the gravel roads on customised bikes in the summer of 2022.

  • 3d-printed chainstay connection
    3d-printed chainstay connection
  • drop-out, with threaded bush made out of brass
    drop-out, with threaded bush made out of brass
  • 3d-printed lugs, collection
    3d-printed lugs, collection
  • reaming the fitting for the headsets
    reaming the fitting for the headsets
  • bonding the main frame
    bonding the main frame
  • fitting the rear triangle
    fitting the rear triangle
  • bonding the rear triangle onto the main frame
    bonding the rear triangle onto the main frame