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SAE Bicycle Design Competition 2023

Society of Automotive Engineers is an autonomous professional body comprising of automotive enthusiasts from prominent automotive, aerospace and allied industries, academia and students.

The SAEISS Bicycle Design Competition 2023 was conducted at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and was sponsored by M/s TI Cycles of India-Chennai. The department of Mechanical Engineering at IARE incepted “TEAM ENTANGLE” and “TEAM RAVEN”, a combination of Students who possess expertise in the manufacturing techniques necessary for building high-quality bicycles and a faculty to confront a daunting task as pioneers and trailblazers in the creation, production, and testing of an innovative, affordable mobility bicycle design to be a participant in the national level competition and co participated by premier universities and other renowned colleges across the nation. Following a successful endeavor, the team has attained the first prize in the best design category among 53 participating teams.

In 2015, the Department of Mechanical Engineering founded the SAE collegiate club, consisting of 60 students and 2 faculty advisors. The team utilized their prior experience in SAE SUPRA, Go-Kart, Efficycle, and mechatronics motion sensed excavator to commence the design and creation of an Innovative Bicycle. Throughout the project, the team engaged in several techno-commercial discussions.

The team was successful for identifying standard elements, fabricating various critical parts for innovative Bicycle and participated in the prestigious event in Tamilnadu. The significance of the lead team being equal participation by both genders and a complete corporate work structure. Further, the team successfully demonstrated integrity and professional skills in front of national judges, making it a stepping stone for knowledge transfer generations after a Bicycle with no hub and spokes with full suspension incorporated in the design as a mark of innovation. The competition was fully supported and sponsored by the Management and the Principal of IARE.

The dedication and remarkable efforts of the team have made the Bicycle Design Competition a synonymous event with IARE each year. This has set a high standard for the years to come.