Design freedom
- Rapid iterations; flexibility to make design improvements right up to production
- Ability to make shapes derived by topological optimisation
- Ultimate customisation and tailoring – make one-offs as easily as production batches
Construction
- Complex shape with internal strengthening features
- Hollow structures
- Built in features, such as the rider’s name
Performance, titanium alloy
- Seat post bracket 44% lighter than aluminium alloy version
- Extremely strong – tested to EN 14766
- Corrosion resistant and long lasting
Empire Cycles
Empire Cycles is a unique British bike designing and manufacturing company in the North-West of England. Passionate about using great British engineering to create elite products, the Company offers innovative designs to the world’s mountain bikers and downhillers.
What is topological optimisation?
From the Greek word for place, “topo”, topological optimisation software is the term given to programs that are used to determine the “logical place” for material – normally using iterative steps and finite element analysis. Material is removed from areas of low stress until a design optimised for load bearing is evolved. The resulting model is both light (due to the low volume) and strong.
