ElliptiGO Elliptical Bike Development Using SolidWorks Simulation

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ElliptiGO Elliptical Bike Development Using SolidWorks Simulation

Case study showing how ElliptiGO used SolidWorks Premium for design, simulation, and visualization to develop the first low-impact outdoor elliptical bike.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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ElliptiGO founders used SolidWorks Premium to iterate on frame geometry, elliptical drive mechanism, and carbon fiber components. Integrated simulation tools enabled fatigue, stress, and motion analysis that reduced physical prototypes by an order of magnitude. The same environment supported surfacing for aesthetics and data exchange with manufacturing vendors during scale-up from garage prototypes to production.

Key takeaways

SolidWorks Simulation cut physical prototypes by 1,000 percent through virtual fatigue and stress testing

Integrated surfacing and visualization tools improved both structural performance and frame aesthetics

Design-to-manufacturing workflow supported transition from garage prototypes to full-scale production

Motion and collision studies resolved clearance issues in the novel elliptical drive mechanism

Software enabled a two-person team to manage hundreds of design iterations with limited resources

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