Project Breakaway with Predator Cycling

Project Breakaway by Predator Cycling takes time to share with our listener's what we're doing, how we're doing it, what it takes to do it...our ideas, our designs, our success stories and even our miss steps! This podcast is for you if you have an interest in bicycles, composites, out of the box design and conceptual manufacturing.

Latest episode · Apr 26, 2023 · 25:54

50: Let Us Introduce Our NSF Grant Project, AyoWork, EP. 050

Courtney and Aram of Predator Cycling introduce a key component of their NSF Grant Project, AyoWork: innovative, custom-molded handlebar grips for track bars. Designed for optimal aerodynamics and comfort, these unique,…

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Mar 31, 2023 · 31:11
49: Is Custom Scary? A Stock Part Question, EP. 049
Hosts Courtney and Arm from Predator Cycling discuss their business direction, exploring the possibility of offering sto…
Feb 27, 2023 · 26:50
48: We Went a Conferencin': 3D Experience World & Digital Manufacturing, EP. 048
In this episode, Courtney B and I. Goganian recount their experience attending the 3D Experience World conference, explo…
Feb 6, 2023 · 25:02
47: Throwback, Throwdown, & Ordering Bars, EP. 047
Join Courtney B and Arm Goan as they kick off episode 47 by reflecting on the Grammys and a family hiking adventure. The…
Jan 20, 2023 · 23:28
46: NVIDIA Omniverse Livestream Overview & The Existence of Physics, EP, 046
Join Courtney B and Arm Goan as they recap Arm's recent NVIDIA Omniverse livestream, offering a deep dive into this powe…
Jan 13, 2023 · 23:47
45: Post BikeRumor Podcast Overview, EP. 045
Following Arm's appearance on the BikeRumor podcast, co-hosts Courtney B and Arm Goan dive into listener questions about…
Jan 6, 2023 · 27:19
44: Happy New Year & Exclusive Road Bar Discount, EP. 044
Kicking off the new year, Courtney and Arm discuss Predator Cycling's latest projects, including custom aerobar extensio…
Dec 29, 2022 · 24:56
43: Predator's Year End Review, EP. 043
In this year-end review for Predator Cycling, hosts Courtney B and Aram Goan reflect on the challenges of 2022, includin…
Dec 22, 2022 · 28:27
42: Our Dream Holiday Bike Build, EP. 042
In Episode 42, Courtney and Arm explore Arm's dream holiday bike build, starting with Predator Cycling's RF 20 frame. Th…
Dec 12, 2022 · 27:51
41: How to Buy a Custom Frame, EP. 041
This episode guides listeners through the process of ordering a custom bike frame, specifically Predator Cycling's RF20…
Dec 2, 2022 · 20:43
40: UCI Changes & Manufacturing Mods, EP. 040
Join Courtney B. and Arm Goan of Predator Cycling on Project Breakaway as they unveil their groundbreaking new product.…
Nov 25, 2022 · 36:55
39: Happy Holidays and Monday Sale, EP. 039
Join Courtney and Arm as they recap their Thanksgiving holiday before diving into updates on their aero bar extensions,…
Nov 18, 2022 · 24:43
38: The Key Ingredients to Custom Aerobar Extensions, EP. 038
Predator Cycling discusses their newly launched custom aerobar extensions, now available on their website. They delve in…
Oct 18, 2022 · 23:15
37: Aero in All the Right Places: An Introduction to our Aero Extensions, EP. 037
In this episode, Predator Cycling introduces their custom-designed aero extensions, with detailed discussions on their a…
Apr 7, 2022 · 29:08
36: "Kick the tires and light the fires," The Major Pilot Track Bar is Back, EP. 036
In this episode of Project Breakaway, Courtney B and Arm Goan provide an update on the successful testing and custom ord…
Mar 14, 2022 · 34:00
35: "I'm So Fast on My Predator" Aero Extensions & Track Bars, EP. 35
In this episode, the Predator Cycling team shares a heartwarming update on co-owner Arm's young son, who proudly exclaim…
Feb 14, 2022 · 38:11
34: 3D Printed Product Blitz! Ribmount, Spire, and Hook Plugs, EP. 34
In this episode, Courtney and Arm of Predator Cycling announce a "3D Printed Product Blitz," introducing new items like…
Dec 15, 2021 · 33:49
33: Have A Number? We Designed A Holder, EP. 33
Hosts Courtney B and Arm Goan discuss the innovative design of Predator Cycling's carbon fiber "Razorback" number holder…
Nov 17, 2021 · 26:56
32: 16 Years...And Driving Forward, Ep. 32
Join Courtney B and Arm Goan in a special 16th-anniversary episode of Project Breakaway, celebrating Predator Cycling's…
Oct 21, 2021 · 26:32
31: Ansys Customer Highlight Video Part 2: Simulation Exploration, Ep. 31
Join Predator Cycling's Courtney B. and Arm Goan as they share an update on their growing family and the launch of their…
Sep 23, 2021 · 26:24
30: Custom Philosophies of Design & Bike Fit Integration for Our Pros, Ep. 30
In this episode of Project Breakaway, Predator Cycling explores its foundational philosophy of integrating custom design…
Aug 27, 2021 · 28:18
29: New Product Available & Implementing Zoho, Ep. 29
In this episode, Courtney B and Arm Goan excitedly announce the launch of their new cleat angle adapters, now available…
Aug 5, 2021 · 30:29
28: Olympic Oopsies, The Simulation & 3D Print Frontier, Ep. 28
Hosts Courtney B and Arm Goan follow up on their previous discussion about simulation and topology optimization, connect…
Jul 30, 2021 · 33:32
27: A Discussion with Ansys; Topology Optimization, Ep. 27
In this episode of Project Gridlock, Predator Cycling welcomes Ansys's Kurt Chan to discuss topology optimization, focus…
Jul 14, 2021 · 27:38
26: Sketching Fundamentals in Fusion 360, Ep. 26
Join Courtney B. and Aram Goan as they kick off this episode with a lively discussion on the latest Tour de France devel…
Jun 30, 2021 · 33:16
25: The Tour and Tech, Ep. 25
In this episode, Courtney B and Arm Goan of Predator Cycling dive into the latest from the Tour de France, touching on r…
Jun 21, 2021 · 25:04
24: Summer Learning! Explore Composites in 3 Parts, Ep. 24
In this episode, Predator Cycling co-owner Aram Goan details his comprehensive 3-part LinkedIn Learning course on compos…
Jun 9, 2021 · 28:54
23: Restructuring of a Small Business: Hey, It's Complicated, Ep. 23
Co-owners Courtney B and Arm Godian return after a brief hiatus to tackle the complexities of small business restructuri…
May 21, 2021 · 24:35
22: The Night Owl Machinist, Ep. 22
In this episode, hosts Courtney B and Aram Goganian of Predator Cycling discuss Aram's late-night work as a machinist, d…
May 13, 2021 · 33:15
21: Welcome to the Omniverse: Part 2 Featuring NVIDIA's Mike Geyer, Ep. 21
In the second part of their "Welcome to the Omniverse" series, Predator Cycling hosts Courtney B and Arm Goan welcome NV…
May 5, 2021 · 30:43
20: Welcome to the Omniverse, Ep. 20
Hosts Courtney and Arm introduce Nvidia Omniverse, a 3D simulation and collaboration platform they liken to a "design mu…
Apr 28, 2021 · 32:01
19: Composite Validation in Simulation, Ep. 19
Join Courtney and Arm as they delve into composite validation in simulation, the focus of Arm's third LinkedIn Learning…
Apr 20, 2021 · 31:13
18: Virtual Conf. Wrap Up & Introducing Predator Cleat Adjusters, EP. 18
This episode features a wrap-up of Arm Goan's virtual conference presentation, detailing Predator Cycling's evolution in…
Apr 12, 2021 · 22:15
17: Monday Roundup...Back At It, EP. 17
Hosts Courtney B. and Arm Goan return for Episode 17 after an unplanned break, sharing a busy week of updates from Preda…
Mar 31, 2021 · 27:22
16: Predator... A History, EP. 16
Predator Cycling began from a beachside condo in Santa Monica, CA in the early 2000s by 14 year old Aram Goganian. Join…
Mar 23, 2021 · 27:37
15: Aram the Professor, Linkedin Learning, EP. 15
In all the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day manufacturing, Aram also fills his plate with teaching! Who knew? As an o…
Mar 16, 2021 · 24:06
14: Our 3D Print Evolution, Ep. 14
What is 3D print? How is it applied to manufacturing? Is it viable? Listen to this episode to learn how Predator utilize…
Mar 8, 2021 · 19:28
13: The Architecture Behind The Genius Water Bottle Cage, Ep. 13
It's launched and we've heard you! We've had a very positive week for our new Genius water bottle cage and have listened…
Mar 1, 2021 · 20:43
12: Introducing The Genius Water Bottle Cage, Ep. 12
The computer's are at it again. We love to simulate here at Predator, so we decided to put our systems to work to create…
Feb 15, 2021 · 21:21
11: Design Intelligently to Prevent Repair, Ep. 11
Although we're busily working on our forthcoming product launches, we still have day-to-day projects. Join us this week…
Feb 8, 2021 · 33:14
10: Simulate This! A Chat with Ansys, Ep. 10
In this episode, we chat with our old friend Curt Chan. Curt is a Sr. Product Marketing Manage with Ansys, the quintesse…
Feb 1, 2021 · 29:05
9: Positional Pain? Adaptive Solutions For Cyclists, Ep. 09
An often overlooked element of cycling is how the cyclist physically fits on a bike. We here at Predator Cycling are alw…
Jan 26, 2021 · 26:11
8: The Horsepower Behind Predator, Our Talk with Lenovo
We welcome our very first guest to Project Breakaway, Lenovo's Chris Ruffo. Chris serves as the World Segment Manager, A…
Jan 20, 2021 · 21:58
7: Major-ly Excited!
It's on its way back! Yes, our Major family of handlebar systems are finally coming out of...well, wherever we put them.…
Jan 14, 2021 · 32:43
6: Composite Roundup, C is for Carbon
Where everything begins....literally. Listen to this episode to discover how Predator Cycling uses carbon fiber for our…
Jan 5, 2021 · 35:28
5: The RF20 Examined
Predator analyzes the nitty gritty of our Road frame, the RF20. Why is it so cool? Well, let us tell ya! Starting with t…
Dec 29, 2020 · 26:18
4: Simulation Celebration and A Happy New Year!
Predator sits down to discuss how we utilize software simulation in the early stages of our design processes for bicycle…
Dec 21, 2020 · 23:36
3: The Pancake Bike and Process Pains
This week Predator Cycling describes the trials and tribulations of making a carbon fiber toddler push bike. Even after…
Dec 14, 2020 · 21:38
2: The dirt on the dropout
The Predator team breaks down the design and net-shape manufacturing process for the drive-side dropout on our new RF20…
Dec 5, 2020 · 27:58
1: Breakaway Takes Flight
Predator Cycling launches its podcast "Project Breakaway." Take time to learn the in's and out's of a small business com…