Online measurement/illustration tool?
12-22-08, 09:42 AM
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Online measurement/illustration tool?
Does anyone know of an online site that can draw your bicycle if you enter the specs?
12-22-08, 11:28 AM
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It wouldn't be too difficult to draw a standard tube frame using Inkscape, which is a free download program (not a web-based tool).
Simply draw a rectangle to represent a tube, make the fill a gradient, with a thin black stroke, then enter the dimensions you want for it. Copy and paste that tube to make the next one. Set the position for each tube until complete.
I can't remember how to "Convert to Curves" in Inkscape, but you'll want to do that in order to sketch in the miters to get the finished look of the frame.
I you want all the components on there too, it would be a very time-consuming task, but possible.
Simply draw a rectangle to represent a tube, make the fill a gradient, with a thin black stroke, then enter the dimensions you want for it. Copy and paste that tube to make the next one. Set the position for each tube until complete.
I can't remember how to "Convert to Curves" in Inkscape, but you'll want to do that in order to sketch in the miters to get the finished look of the frame.
I you want all the components on there too, it would be a very time-consuming task, but possible.
12-22-08, 11:31 AM
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https://www.bikeforest.com/CAD/bcad.php
I think you might have to install something on your computer or something.. i dont remember.. but it is easy and pretty fun to use.
I think you might have to install something on your computer or something.. i dont remember.. but it is easy and pretty fun to use.
12-22-08, 11:50 AM
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https://www.bikeforest.com/CAD/bcad.php
I think you might have to install something on your computer or something.. i dont remember.. but it is easy and pretty fun to use.
I think you might have to install something on your computer or something.. i dont remember.. but it is easy and pretty fun to use.
I highly recommend BikeCAD. I used the free on-line version for about a year, then took the plunge and purchased the stand-alone full function BikeCAD Pro.
12-22-08, 02:14 PM
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Shortly after making the original post I began to think, "what a dumb question. Of course there is nothing like that." And you guys came through, thanks.
12-23-08, 11:38 AM
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From the site:
BikeCAD Pro $350.00 Canadian, eh!
hmmm, current US exchange makes it about $288.
maybe next year
BikeCAD Pro $350.00 Canadian, eh!
hmmm, current US exchange makes it about $288.
maybe next year
