Updated on August 23, 2024

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Created on September 4, 2016

Maya Pedal Bicycle Mill

Open-source

Maya Pedal's Bicycle Mill is a pedal-powered machine adapted to fit a manual grinding mill or a corn thresher.

Developed By
  1. Mayapedal
Tested By
  • Mayapedal
Content Partners
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Product Description

Bicimáquinas are pedal-powered machines that assist with a variety of jobs at home, on the farm, on the road, and in small businesses. Each bicimáquina is handmade in Maya Pedal’s workshop using a combination of old bikes, concrete, wood, and metal. Maya Pedal’s Bicycle Mill is a pedal powered machine adapted to fit a hand-powered grinding mill or a corn thresher. The most common use is for milling yellow maize, soya beans, and coffee.

This product is an open-source technology, with full details for replication available online.

Target SDGs

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Maya Pedal is supported by a number of international organizations including Pedal Energy Development Alternatives, Bikes Not Bombs, Working Bikes.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Solar Milling Small-Scale System.

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