81758Weld free ebike construction method for UK manufactureClosedCollaborative R&DInnovate UKA reliance on traditional welding of tubular parts (particularly aluminium) to create a bicycle frame, has made it difficult to both manufacture bikes in the UK, and to integrate components into the frame. This project aims to develop a new construction method for an electric bicycle which does not rely on on welding, but rather allows for the assembly of an ebike frame in a non-permanent way, such that it can be easily assembled and disassembled for servicing or reuse of parts. This in turn will make such an ebike suitable for leasing rather than outright purchase, thereby improving the affordability of ebikes, and also allow it to be manufactured in the UK, where welding costs are high, but assembly is more affordable.