There’s a lot that goes into mountain bike frame development, and it’s rare that consumers get to see what happens behind the scenes. Most of the time, frame design, prototyping, and testing are hidden from public view as brands attempt to keep things secret in a highly competitive market. With the “Keeping it Together” series, the team at Frameworks Racing is turning that notion on its head and providing us with an in-depth look at their development process.
This video series has been chronicling the development of the Frameworks bonded prototype frame. Working closely with Loctite adhesives and our friends at Faction Bike Studio, Frameworks is attempting to transition from traditional welded frames to a bonded construction for rapid prototyping. A couple of months ago, episode 2 followed the team to Red Bull Hardline as they gathered and analyzed data as Asa Vermette took on the hard-hitting race course. In episode 3, the crew takes it from the lab to the race track as Asa races one of the bonded prototypes at the U.S. Open in Killington, VT.
We’ve enjoyed watching the development of the Frameworks bonded prototype and appreciate the brand giving us all a rare glimpse behind the curtain. The series is worth watching from the beginning, so if you missed either of the first two episodes, you can check them out at the links below.
“Keeping it Together” Episode 1
“Keeping it Together” Episode 2
