UGEARS model Automaton Cyclist

Automaton Cyclist – wooden mechanical 3D puzzle from UGEARS

The automaton by Ugears, a bold and beautiful 3D puzzle for real champions, is rolling in to take us to new victories. Introducing our latest addition to the Ugears automatons family, The Cyclist.

Inspired by classic Tour De France chronicles, The Cyclist embodies the spirit of competition, the great sport and even a greater victory. The signature Ugears design makes this outstanding model – it is a fun build and an original décor element in any home or office. It`s a perfect gift idea for your family, friends and colleagues. Great gift for cyclists, hobbyist or DIY lovers.

While we have no doubt you’ll like the looks of our champion, the main feature is of course, the mechanism. Ugears is known for their original approach to wooden model kits and this time our design wizards used a simple flywheel to create their magic. Start it by pulling the lever on the side of the mechanical puzzle and watch the cyclist launch into a race. The flywheel, the main propelling element of this 3D puzzle, accumulates kinetic energy due to its weight. The Automaton Cyclist is a perfect presentation of how changing weight changes the work of a flywheel mechanism. The wooden puzzle has a special slot where you can put a coin or a screw nut – anything that fits – to increase the weight and change the momentum of the mechanism.

Traditionally, Ugears models are made of wooden materials and come with all you need for assembly. Follow our comprehensive step-by-step multilingual manual and you will get to the finish line breaking no sweat.

Set your mind for victory and welcome to the new race with the Ugears wooden puzzle Automaton Cyclist!

Automaton Cyclist

Model size: 9.6*6.9*4.7 in (24.5*17.5*12 cm)
Package size: 14.9*6.7*1.1 in (37.8*17*2.7 cm)

Number of components: 189
Level: Medium

PDF instruction

Michael Drew

09/12/2024

This was my first ugears model, but I’m pretty experienced with models and mechanical things in general. I was really impressed with how everything worked, but I did have issues with the cyclist’s knees hitting his elbows preventing proper motion. I’m 95% sure I followed instructions perfectly. I worked around it by placing washers at the hip joint to spread the knees out. Now it works perfectly! Can’t wait to get another one.

Craig

08/02/2024

I enjoyed this, slowly, all the better.
I waxed rigorously, a previous error, but still found the mechanism sticky. I struggle to get the rear wheel in sufficiently close proximity to the cog for the pedals to turn. I may have improved traction between cogs with "Heath Robinson" made rubber bands but still the feet do not revolve. I may have to use glue! (Oh no! Did I really say that?). PS. This was my 3rd model, another just ordered.

Alf Rom

31/01/2024

Excellent product. I managed to break one part during assembly - applying too much fore to ensure parts fully engaged, so my fault. Ugears sent a replacement from Ukraine (!) in about 3 weeks, at zero cost. Super service.
Sole comment otherwise is make sure the mechanism for thcyclists’ leg movement really is friction free, otherwise the rubber band between rear wheel and chain wheel struggles to do the job.
Also, the waxlubricant block I found was too small, so I used ‘Bert’s BEEs lip salve’ which works great.,

Philippe

18/01/2023

Excellent mais attention certaines pièces sont très dur à démonter du support. J'ai casser un de bras du cycliste.
Sinon super résultat au final.

eva deschavanne

27/12/2022

Très bien mais certaines pièces sont très dur a assemblees, et, une a cassé, nous allons voir pour commandé celle qui a cassé.

Administrator

Hi Eva,
Thank you for your feedback.

Please fill out the form for spare and replacement parts on our website - https://ugearsmodels.com/request-for-additional-parts.html.
We will send the parts at our expense.

Best regards,
The Ugears Team

Bill

01/06/2022

Extremely fun build. Loved it. I've learned from other models, wax everything. Smooth after the wax. Enjoy.

Norman Webb

31/12/2021

What fun this model is to make. The pieces are exceptionally accurate and fit so well. I’m a modeller but it needed absolutely no trimming - just follow the instructions. It works amazingly well - you might expect friction between the wooden parts. But just apply to touch of the wax provided and it spins smoothly. I’m very impressed. Thanks - I’m looking at building another one.

Philipp

26/12/2021

I got this one as a Present for Christmas and enjoyed it very much!
I´ve enjoyed it a lot, the instructions are very clear and organized (pg.8 confused me a bit, but it was easy to correct once i saw my mistake) and also the parts are very well organized and lasered!
Breakage was minimal (just a bit of surface Layers here or there, some five Pieces in total out of 189, and you can always turn them around)!
For me it was about 3h (did watch a Documentory on Arte about Whales besides though), so it´s a nice pastime for Sundays...
I can only recommend!!!

Bruce

11/09/2021

Really enjoyed making this and it has easy to follow instructions. No glue to get everywhere is a bonus. Would truly recommend to anyone.

Zoltán

19/06/2021

It looks good and works perfectly.

Administrator

Thank you, Zoltán