Week 8: Certification!

Almost half way through this entire internship journey, and I've already learnt so many things!

The webpage including the maintenance care guide and FAQs is up and running, (still undergoing some development). This site is sure to help new customers who have simple queries and teach users how to do basic maintenance of their bikes at home. The entire guide contains 4 main categories, and in total each category includes around 10 - 20 pictures with articles, write ups and schematic drawings.


Recently, I have also been helping my supervisor design and come up with a brochure to aid with the launh/display exhibition of one of our newest carbon race bikes. After a 4 month long period, this carbon model has been certified by the International Cyclist Union In Switzerland. This recognition allows this bicycle model to be used in all continental level International cycling and racing events.

To non-cyclists, this may seem like nothing special, but in order to get this approval, the registering process is tedious and costly. Different sample frames must be flown and sent to the Switzerland HQ for checks and technical drawings that are accurate must be sent to the board for approval.

 At the end of it all, a UCI approved frame is allowed to bear the UCI approved sticker as shown above.

Our bike frame is the FIRST ever locally designed bicycle model to receive this certification, hence it's something the company is really proud and thankful for.

I will be uploading some of the sketches and technical CAD drawings that i've helped prepare and also a few pieces of the brochure for the exhibition that we have created. (in the next blog post).