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Plastics for bikes - Plastic bicycle components from igus

igus has been producing plain bearings for the bicycle industry for over 30 years and is now becoming a manufacturer of bicycle components. The know-how from plastic processing and the development experience of the plastic bicycle RCYL presented in 2022 will flow into the new products. The components are made from high-performance plastic via injection moulding, which allows for cost-effective high-volume production. Following the completed development and ongoing production of plastic e-bike frames for city and trekking bikes, we are also developing modular frame concepts. In addition, igus offers bicycle handlebars, wheels, cranks and other components made from high-performance plastics.

Areas of application for igus plain bearings and bicycle components

Mountain bike with components and bearings shown around it.

Sustainable bicycle components made of plastic

igus focusses on high quality and sustainability in production - but how do sustainability and plastic go together? It's simple: Plastic bicycle components require less energy to produce than those made of aluminium or carbon and have a smaller CO2 footprint. Recycling is also much easier than with competing materials. In addition, some recycled materials are already used in the production of igus:bike components.

It is the company's goal to manufacture the products entirely from recycled materials and to take them back at the end of their service life. These are then used for new products - creating a circular economy. Another factor: Thanks to production in Cologne, there are no long transport routes with container ships.

  • Made in Germany
  • Repeatable manufacturing tolerances
  • Series production
  • Short supply chains
  • 100% recyclable
  • CO2-reduced manufacturing process

Bicycle parts made of high-performance plastic - made in Cologne!

Bicycle wheel with five spokes made of black plastic.
More information about our wheels
Bicycle wheel with a black spoke design for igus bike rotomolding.
More information about our rotomoulded wheels
igus bicycle handlebar in side view.
More information about our handlebars
Bicycle frame in one-piece injection molding for igus bike components.
More information about our frames
Modular components for a bicycle frame made from igus plastic parts.
More information about our modular frames
igus Bike Frame in side view, an orange rotomolded component.
More information about our rotomoulded frames
Freewheel for the igus:bike platform in black, shown as a studio render.
More information about our freewheel
Planetary gear for the igus:bike platform in a technical render.
More information about our planetary gearboxes
Pair of igusbike belt pulleys with teeth and a central bore.
More information about our pulleys
igus bike wheel bearing with two bearing components in white, blue, and yellow.
More information about our wheel bearings
igus bike crank and igus bike components crank 2.0 made of plastic.
More information about our cranks
iglidur G plain bearing made from material for sliding motion.
More information about our plain bearings

Application examples of our bearing technology in MTBs and cargo bikes

MTB pedal with crank arm and chainring in a technical render.
Pedals
MTB saddle with seatpost and orange adjustment markers.
Vario seat post
Planetary gear for e-bikes with an open housing and visible gears.
Motor/Drive
MTB shock absorber with chain drive and rear triangle mount.
Shocks
MTB brake lever mounted on the handlebar.
Brake lever
Bicycle rear derailleur and cassette in detail.
Derailleur
Bicycle fork with integrated cable protection and disc brake.
Suspension fork
Steering rod of an e-cargo bike with an orange joint at the front wheel.
Steering rod
MTB bicycle with igus components on the rear frame and drivetrain.
Rear frame
Electric cargo bike with side sliding door and large cargo space.
Box sliding door
Bicycle seat post with parallelogram suspension and white saddle.
Suspension seat post
Brake disc and caliper on the bicycle front wheel.
Disc brake calipers

igus plain bearings in the bicycle industry - for over 30 years

Electric mountain bike with marked bearing points.

Mountain bikes

Durable bearings for pedals, shocks, seat post, rear frames etc.

Further application examples for E-MTBs
Cargo bike with numbered parts and marked components for a technical overview.

Cargo bikes

Robust bearing for handlebars, box flaps, bike stands and more

Further application examples for cargo bikes
Several igus applications on bicycles and a scooter, with bearings, mounts and guide elements.

Further areas of application

Durable components for other bike types, bicycle accessories and further means of transport

Discover more application examples

Our expertise - from the idea to the product and beyond

Bicycle with plastic frame for city and trekking use.

Design

The developers at igus combine design and function - for products that not only function perfectly, but also look good.

CAD model of a plastic bicycle frame in development software.

Development

Product development is the driving force behind igus - up to 150 new product launches per year from in-house development demonstrate the innovative capacity of igus.

A prototyping tool shapes a plastic part on a CNC machine.

Prototypes

Rapid prototyping - initial samples can be produced within a few days using 3D and SLS printing, a fast-line mould or by turning them from bar stock.

FEM simulation of a bicycle handlebar with colored stress distribution and load arrows.

Simulation

Various simulation options for perfect products.

Hand with granulate for compounding.

In-house compounding

Material development for high-performance plastics.

Toolmaking factory with several machines and one employee in the production hall.

In-house toolmaking

The award-winning in-house toolmaking department develops customised injection moulds quickly.

Test bench with a bicycle handlebar and blue cables connected to test equipment.

In-house test laboratory

Safety is the top priority at igus. The company has its own test laboratory, which covers an area of 3,800m². Here, all bicycle components, such as frames, handlebars, wheels and cranks, are tested on over 25 bicycle test rigs.

Large production hall with many conveyor and test systems for energy chains and cables.

High-volume production

With over 800 injection-moulding and rotomoulding machines in Germany and other production facilities at the igus locations around the world, we guarantee short distances and fast delivery times.

Chainge recycling platform on a website with hands in plastic granules and recycled pellets around it.

Recycling/sustainability

With chainge, igus relies on its own sustainability program and thus ensures the recycling of its own products.

Tested in the igus test laboratory for use in the real world

Tested for continuous load, media resistance and quiet operation

In the largest plastics test laboratory in the industry, iglidur plain bearings are put through their paces. The tests focus on push/pull forces, coefficient of friction, wear as well as abrasion and drive forces at various speeds and bearing loads. The results are integrated into our service life calculation tools and allow precise durability predictions.

Upon request, igus performs customer tests to check product use under specific conditions.

YouTube video

GMBN-Tech host explains bearings and bushings in front of an orange frame.

Bushings vs. bearings - what's the difference? GMBN Tech explains.

Bicycle technology product brochure

igus bike brochure with cover and an open inside spread about plastic parts for bicycles.

All important information about our products and services

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