Carbon fiber has rightly been heralded as a truly revolutionary material thanks to its ability to bring a low weight as well as a high degree of ruggedness to two-wheeler frames and other applications, but the release of the 'Theos F' electronic mountain bike by Slovakian company Kellys shows that other materials also have their rightful place.
This electronic mountain bike makes use of a special composite material, produced in collaboration with Belgian company Rein4ced, that uses carbon fiber that is blended with a special thermoplastic ingredient before being robotically constructed. The resulting material is said to have double the impact-resistance of regular carbon frames, without adding any weight.
It is this revolutionary composite frame that is featured in the 'Theos F' electric mountain bike range, which will offer an unprecedented combination of durability and stability in a lightweight package.
Ruggedized Electric Mountain Bikes
The 'Theos F' E-Bike's Frame is Tougher Than Carbon Fiber
Trend Themes
1. Ruggedized E-bikes - Companies should explore the use of composite materials and thermoplastics to create electric bikes that are durable and lightweight.
2. Composite Material Innovation - The use of composite materials blended with thermoplastics could disrupt industries beyond biking, such as aerospace or automotive manufacturing.
3. Robotic Construction - Robotic construction techniques can be used to create new materials, such as the reinforced carbon fiber composite used in the 'Theos F', that have superior impact-resistance without adding weight.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycles - Manufacturers of bicycles, and particularly electric bicycles, can benefit from the use of more durable and lightweight composite materials.
2. Aerospace Manufacturing - The use of composite materials could disrupt the aerospace manufacturing industry, enabling the creation of lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft designs.
3. Automotive Manufacturing - The use of stronger and lighter composite materials could create opportunities for innovative vehicle designs, such as electric cars with a longer range and better performance.