Ep. 050 deviates from bicycles but is a great introduction to our agile manufacturing / digital twin / metaverse / mega idea for the application to a National Science Foundation (NSF) small business grant! If you're interested in a real nerdy solution to manufacturing workflow digital communications, then this is the one for you! Let us introduce y…

As the industry faces change and the requested customer experience evolves, we question the journey of creating a custom bicycle component against having semi-custom stock part availability. As a boutique manufacturer, we pride ourselves in creating custom pieces and encourage client participation in the design of their bike or components. But... i…

We're back and reviewing our visit to the Dassault Systems "3D Experience World Convention" here in Nashville. Listen in to hear what we saw and thought...and maybe this podcast will somehow manifest a license with CATIA? Who knows? Thanks to our friends at Lenovo for the invite!Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

In honor of our Insta "Throwback Thursdays," we discuss Team Predator 2010 and the bikes Aram manufactured way back when. If we were to do a team today, what would our bikes look like? Custom Major Roads and Major Pilots? For Sure. Listen in to learn more.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

Aram revisits this past week's NVIDIA Omniverse livestream and distinguishes the different use cases of design within the Metaverse. Listen to Predator...a baby...and a birthday shop dog all discuss physics within the Omniverse.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

What is the aftermath of a podcast? What were the highlights or thoughts needing more explanation? We discuss questions, inquiries, and criticisms from our most recent guest spot on BikeRumor.com 's Podcast.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

Happy New Year (and Armenian Christmas) from Predator Cycling! Listen in to see what's on the agenda for January and learn more about a super exclusive New Year's discount for Road Major Cockpit systems! (time sensitive).Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

We're saying "Goodbye" to 2022 and looking forward to a refreshing season in 2023. We have so many great products out to enhance the tech for your coming season. Join us as we review the past year and look forward to the next!Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nick soon....would leave a super awesome dream frame build under the tree." Tired of getting another pair of socks as a present? Well...you can always dream of that killer bike frame for next season! Listen in to hear Aram's ultimate bike build and component wish list. Have a happy…

Hey, your website builder is really cool, but do I really just buy a custom frame online? Well... there are a lot of options to start the process. We always encourage beginning that process by having a chat with us! We love to learn about our customers and are here to build an awesome frame reflective of each rider. Listen here to learn about the p…

The UCI, the governing body for cycling, has released this coming years rules and regulation updates and we're here to break down what that means to custom builders. From component spacing and length requirements to reach adjustments the new rules do require some massaging of our product line. Listen here for all the news!…

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! We're excited to announce our Cyber Monday deals in this episode as well as review our year in tech with a proper AU 2022 review in full. Listen here to learn more about 20 and 30% savings and don't forget to check out the website Monday and get prepared for the upcoming race season!…

I asked Aram, "What makes our Aerobar Extensions different...better?" He didn't disappoint. Listen in to learn about the contouring design factors of shape optimization as well as material choices of composite vs. titanium print.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

It's been a minute, but we've been finalizing the production of quite a few new products. This episode focuses on our custom Aerobar Extensions. They're on the brink of being released for full production and we encourage those interested to contact us to get on the pre-release list!Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

Get ready for take off! Our newly redesigned Major Pilot Track Handlebars are getting ready to relaunch! We released the test photos and renders last week, but discuss more in-depth the concept behind our re-imagined one-piece track bars and how we've increased the potential in aerodynamics, comfort, and design advantages that comply with UCI touch…

In the word's of a wise three and a half year old, "I'm so fast on my Predator." Well, kid, you're right. We unleashed our Aerobar Extension prototypes to be tested this past month at Valley of the Sun stage race. We've gotten great feedback from our tester and are on track to release soon. Listen in to hear about the custom fabrication process for…

We've been busy finishing up our 1st quarter 3D-printed bike component designs. We've added to our arsenal and now have our Rear Saddle Computer Ribmount system, our Spire Speed Plugs, and our Speed Hook Plugs available on our site! We also discuss our coming custom Aerobar Extension offerings...a predecessor to our planned 2022 release of custom A…

We've always had our Razorback Number holder, but we're ready to introduce its successors! Designed for optimized 3D print and functional use, our new Universal and Fitted race number holders are ready for the limelight! Join us in Ep. 33 to learn more about our newest offerings.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

Predator is celebrating our 16th anniversary! Join us as we explore the growth and ever-changing development of our business since 2005. Did you know Predator Cycling was once the dream of a 14 year old boy? Did you know our original name was a mythical creature?! Are you interested to hear what the next 16 years brings? Tune in!…

We're back after a short hiatus! We'll call it...."paternity/maternity leave!" This week we're introducing the newest baby Predator, Sam, and covering the release of Ansys' customer highlight video part 2 as well as a quick review of their Level Up 2.0 conference that went live on Oct. 20! Links to videos below to see how Predator is using their St…

Welcome Fall! As the height of the cycling season comes to a close, we're preparing ourselves for the impending sales of quarter one in 2022! We discuss how Predator has always provided custom frame geometry and the importance of translating those philosophies into our newly available 3D printed cleat adapters. Our pro version custom cleat adapters…

It's only August, but our little 3D printing elves have been busing filling our shelves in preparation for winter sales! We've quietly, yet not so quietly been adding more and more varieties of our cleat angle adapter packs both on our website and Amazon store! Check out the availability as well as our new Cleat Safeguard Shim and Pedal Washers! We…

Listen to our extended conversation about the importance of 3D print simulation! We've previously discussed how early-on simulation can alleviate design and manufacturing problems as new technologies are quickly shaping the manufacturing world. This past week at the Olympic games, this very situation arose during a cycling event featuring new 3D pr…

We welcome back our first repeat guest this week, Curt Chan! Curt is a Sr. Product Marketing Manager for Ansys as well as a long-time pal of Predator Cycling! Curt previously joined us in Ep. 10 to discuss the Ansys Start-up program and graciously enters today's episode to talk about topology optimization more narrowly and how Ansys Discovery is cr…

Course Drop! Aram's fifth Linkedin Learning course posted this year is now available for those interested in honing their sketching skills. Click the link below for a free 24-hour viewing link to see "Fusion 360: Sketching Fundamentals." We're discussing the takeaways from this course as well hitting on current Tour de France news, 3D print cleat a…

It's that time of year! The Tour de France is back and providing lots of entertainment this year from new sponsorships... to spectator crashes...to our favorite, new technology! Join us in episode 25 as we briefly discuss new design components spotted on frames in this year's tour and how the industry is evolving.…

Summer school is in session! Learn about composite manufacturing while you're sipping your umbrella drink on the beach this summer! The third course in Aram's "Composite and Manufacturing" series is now live and available on LinkedinLearning.com. Catch up on videos 1 & 2, and then round out your class with part 3: Simulation and Validation. Linkedi…

We're back after a two week hiatus! As we get back into the swing of things, we discuss how Predator has restructured our processes across all platforms for the past 8 years. As a small business, there are no mapped outlines steering our organizational and production endeavors! Rapid growth equals growing pains! Let's discuss.…

We've been putting in some long hours here! Join Ep. 22 to listen to Aram's night time CNC machining adventures. Currently, we're cutting RF20 molds and have run into quite a few recent scenarios. Strategies are at play!Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

This week we're extending our ongoing conversation about NVIDIA's Omniverse software platform. Join us as we welcome Mike Geyer, Industry Marketing Mgr. at NVIDIA, in our discussion about an elaborate virtual ecosystem that's not just futuristic fan-fiction, but a real-life malleable network that is enhancing communication applications across multi…

The Omniverse! A cross over of Wolverine, Batman, Luke Skywalker....and hmmm, Fred Flintstone...where time and continuity doesn't exist?! I wish! Try an interconnected 3D design, simulation, and virtual reality ecosystem available from NVIDIA! Part 1 of this series provides a customer's (us) explanation of the Omniverse product and how we plan to u…

We're always simulating here....but did you know simulation for composite materials (carbon fiber) is a whole different ball game than other common materials properties? Learn how to define the "stamina" of a frame. Join us we discuss Aram's currently "in-production" Linkedin Learning course, "Validation and Production," the third in a three-part s…

Join us in Ep. 18 where we discuss some Q&A's from Aram's GTC conference last week. We highlight his course on GPU acceleration and our journey with making 3D printing viable. We're also super excited to announce our 2nd direct-to-consumer 3D printed product, our Predator Cleat adjusters. Custom versions available on our webstore now and stock size…

We're back after a week hiatus! We've been finishing up quite a few long term projects here at the shop and spend this episode reviewing our work load. Join us to listen as we wrap up current news (push bike, cages, tech conferences) and gear up for next week's release of new 3D-printed product!Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

Predator Cycling began from a beachside condo in Santa Monica, CA in the early 2000s by 14 year old Aram Goganian. Join us in this episode as we invite his mom and original Co-Owner, Seza Ouzounian, to discuss the evolution of Predator over the years. We take a look back in reflection of what it took to grow and develop our brand.…

In all the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day manufacturing, Aram also fills his plate with teaching! Who knew? As an online Linkedin Learning instructor, Aram offers courses focusing on composite manufacturing, drafting and sketching, and composite workflow management. He's just released a Part A course of a three part series and we think it's re…

What is 3D print? How is it applied to manufacturing? Is it viable? Listen to this episode to learn how Predator utilizes these funky little robots into our molding processes, component inserts, and consumer products.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

It's launched and we've heard you! We've had a very positive week for our new Genius water bottle cage and have listened to your questions and feedback. We wanted to give more insight into the design and simulation architecture behind 3D print and additive manufacturing here at Predator. Take a listen to this episode to see how software integration…

The computer's are at it again. We love to simulate here at Predator, so we decided to put our systems to work to create an AI-driven, generatively constructed water bottle cage. Listen to this episode to hear how we've used 3D print for our newest component product, The Genius water bottle cage, available on our website very soon!…

Although we're busily working on our forthcoming product launches, we still have day-to-day projects. Join us this week as we discuss a few current carbon repairs that are queued up at the shop. As we analyze the types of repairs, we explain how Predator designs for our frames with these potential failure points in mind.…

In this episode, we chat with our old friend Curt Chan. Curt is a Sr. Product Marketing Manage with Ansys, the quintessential leader in professional engineering simulation and design software. We use Ansys for all of our frame simulation and are excited to discuss how they help elevate companies both big and small.…

An often overlooked element of cycling is how the cyclist physically fits on a bike. We here at Predator Cycling are always listening to the custom requests of our riders and how we can help design components to correct any alignment issues that may arise. Listen to Ep. 09 to discover how Predator is creating new "fit" related products that enhance…

We welcome our very first guest to Project Breakaway, Lenovo's Chris Ruffo. Chris serves as the World Segment Manager, Architecture & Engineering at Lenovo and joins us to discuss how we've been utilizing their new Thinkstation P620 workstation along with our Nvidia RTXA6000 GPU to further our design and manufacturing workflow. These systems allowe…

It's on its way back! Yes, our Major family of handlebar systems are finally coming out of...well, wherever we put them. As our new road frame takes flight here into full production, we're gearing up to focus on another product that will launch in Q3/4.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

Where everything begins....literally. Listen to this episode to discover how Predator Cycling uses carbon fiber for our frames. We discuss the benefits and downfalls of carbon in design simulation and manufacturing. Join us in our talk about how our road frames use simulation technology to optimize carbon layup orientations and identify the strengt…

Predator analyzes the nitty gritty of our Road frame, the RF20. Why is it so cool? Well, let us tell ya! Starting with the monocoque front triangle, we discuss intentional design based on simulation results. Each tube serves a purpose for optimal aero and comfort riding. Join us as we work our way through the rear triangle down to the bottom bracke…

Predator sits down to discuss how we utilize software simulation in the early stages of our design processes for bicycles, components, and even molding and tooling. With the assistance of generative design from Autodesk Fusion 360 and simulation testing from Ansys Discovery, we elevate our visual process for performance.…

This week Predator Cycling describes the trials and tribulations of making a carbon fiber toddler push bike. Even after material testing validation, it still just didn't go right. We discuss our three methodologies to product manufacturing to be used throughout the coming new year.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

The Predator team breaks down the design and net-shape manufacturing process for the drive-side dropout on our new RF20 frame. Out with the old compression mold and in with the new tech, software assistance / 3D print philosophies.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

Predator Cycling launches its podcast "Project Breakaway." Take time to learn the in's and out's of a small business composite manufacturer with big ideas and grandiose design methodologies.Oleh Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling