Still happy with these forms today - after 8 years since Middleman was designed...
Today eccentrics are commonplace in mountain bikes. In 2005, however, Middleman was years ahead of its time...
The idea was to design an advanced four bar suspension without the usual clutter of multitude of mechanical links.
Optimizing strength to weight at every point - harnessing monocoque forming to achieve hollow structures where possible.
Final 3d model before prototyping started.
Middleman was awarded "Best in Show, industrial design" in our Master's graduation show. Nice compliment for the hard work.
MOA Show 2006, University of Arts and Design, Helsinki
Swingarm parts taking shape.
Monocoque parts were formed at Patricomp, a Finnish subcontractor for aerospace industry.
Yes, you read correct. Nokian tyres. This bike was designed and fabricated in good old Finland..
