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Wingspan - Expanding Bike Rack
One of the projects I was able to take lead on while at Quirky. The Wingspan is a bike rack for the urban commuter. Ideal for groceries and small boxes, the Wingspan can expand from 3in wide to 12in wide, offering some much needed stability to awkward loads. It has an integrated bungie cord that can be removed and repositioned for larger packages and a built in reflector for safe riding. The whole bike rack can be easily removed with a quick release when it's not in use.
The final design is meant to be both sturdy and easy to manufacture. Major components are extruded aluminum while the rest are injection molded plastic. A quick release on the bottom secures the "wings" in whichever position you like.
