Sustainable expedition Adventurers test the durability of thermoplastic bikes in North Africa's terrainIn early 2024, adventurers Mike Fuchs, Oliver Gehrking, and David Arlandis embark on a challenging journey from Frankfurt to North Africa, testing the limits of thermoplastic bicycle frames across 1,300 kilometers of diverse terrains. The frames convince with four main features:V Frames bicycle frames have a 68 percent lower carbon footprint than traditional aluminium frames. V Frames are lighter than aluminium framesV Frames frames are 100 percent recyclable at the end of their service life. The thermoplastic bicycle frames were compared with welded aluminium frames. Isoco / V Frames: System provider and manufacturer of injection molded sustainable thermoplastic carbon composite bicycle frames as well as other bicycle components, producing exclusively in Thuringia.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 08, 2023 11:31 UTC