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Manufacturing ebike pegs for Companion Bike Seat

4/18/2016

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I started working with a new local machine shop based in Oakland to make the modifications to our bicycle pegs so their compatible with ebikes. The ebike pegs for Companion Bike Seat involve two modifications to the pegs that are included with every bike seat:
  1. Cut a slot into one of the two pegs to allow the throttle to connect back in to the axle
  2. Tap the holes of both pegs so that they're threaded and screw directly onto the axle
Companion Bike Seat ebike peg being manufactured
ebike peg being tapped for Companion Bike Seat
The picture on the right is the peg in the CNC machine, getting the "ebike slot" cut out of the side. The picture on the left is the peg being tapped to the appropriate size diameter and thread pitch. Interestingly enough, when tapping the pegs, the pegs are spun and the drill bit is held stationary (I never knew it was done this way until now). We currently offer two different sizes of ebike pegs for Companion Bike Seat, based on the most common axle sizes for ebikes: 12mm diameter and 14mm diameter. 

The video below shows the ebike peg being manufactured in the CNC machine. 
It's always fun to go to a machine shop and imagine the endless possibilities of "things" that you can make. Arguably the possibilities are endless ... it's kind of like going to the airport with a load of cash in your pocket and a bunch of time off from work. This is something I've never done but definitely would like to at some point in my life, if ever given the opportunity.

It's also super interesting to see how things are made. This is something we take for granted, especially here in the US where not a whole lot of stuff is made anymore. It can be a real eye-opening experience (it certainly has been for me whenever I'm able to go visit a factory. It's great to see small local shops up and running and making things.
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