VELOSION:E

Description Developed for the production of bicycle frames, this technology is considered a fundamental innovation by the entire bicycle world. One major advantage of the manufacturing process is that it increases design freedom. Combining an injection molding process with a fluid injection technique means that bicycle frame design is no longer dependent on the possibilities of tube forming. Thermoplastic composites are recyclable and highly resilient. Further advantages are significantly reduced production and delivery times, the possibilty for functional integration and the considerably lower CO₂ footprint compared to the current bicycle production process. Jury statement The VELOSION:E bicycle frame consists of high-strength injection-moulded plastic and is based on a similar manufacturing process to that used in the automotive industry. The material, which is 100 % recyclable, allows for the creation of complex forms for lightweight frames but requires substantially less energy for processing than aluminium, for example, and thus helps to reduce the product’s carbon footprint considerably. Thanks to the broad scope for its design, a visually distinctive bicycle has been created in which all the technical components, such as drive, battery and lighting, have been perfectly integrated into the frame. An innovative manufacturing process for the bicycle industry that opens up entirely new possibilities. One to watch.