What is that one accessory for your bike you can just not seem to find?

[Michael S]

On 11/23/2021 at 1:18 PM, RuhanC said:

Beginning of this year I bought myself a Fenix 5. Great watch! I could however not for the life of me find a suitable mount to mount my Fenix unto my handle bars. There were the universal bike mounts out there, but usually they were sold out as soon as i contacted the seller. Either that or they were very expensive. 
Some background, i am currently studying Engineering and as a hobby i bought myself a 3D printer. 

Only after a while i put two and two together and realised that i could just print myself a mount. I could also customise it the way i wanted. I opted in for a mount that attaches to the quick release mounts of my Fenix’s straps and mounts to my stem for a clean look. I started selling these mounts here on bikehub and i was supprised by how many people were interested. 

At this stage I am wondering of there were more people out there can can just not seem to find a specific part they are looking for, or replacement for something that broke. Do you guys have any suggestions on things i can design and print? Things like flat pedals that clip into your spd pedals, or more funky things like a coffee cup holder for your bike? What is that one thing that you just can’t seem to find? And have you thought about maybe 3D printing one?

An issue I have not found a suitable solution to is keeping dust out of seals, mechs and bearings when trasporting bikes behind a car (hitch, trailer or truck bed) when traveling long distances on dirt roads. 

Was thinking full bike bag but loose material will wear quickly while flapping in the wind.

While driving the other day I was thinking a sealed plastic covers that could clip over certian parts of the bike (piviots, BB ect) could work a treat, will be totally frame spesific so might not be worth while production wise. But if i had some time and a 3d printer I would like to take a stab at that.

[RuhanC]

Like for example this little gadget that I came up with.

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/sensors-mounts-and-accessories/523939/under-seat-co2-canister-mount-for-sale