The components of the igus:bike in the test lab – tested and safe
For igus, safety comes first. For this reason, when we bring new products onto the market, they are tested beforehand. And for a really long time, over and over again. And then optimised. And ...
The team behind igus:bike – Drive
Is a bicycle chain really necessary? No, not for an igus:bike. Because it has a belt instead of a chain. And since we already had the front drive part with planetary gearbox, crank and pedal, we ...
The technology in the igus:bike – the planetary gear
A so-called planetary gear is used as the gearbox for the igus:bike. However, this is not a special gearbox that is only used by us, but is a widespread solution, far beyond the bicycle sector ...
The team behind igus:bike – Freewheel
Loud enough? Or would you prefer it quiet? This is where opinions differ. What one person finds cool, might bother the next. Whereas … if you hear it, it’s also a safety aspect, because you are ...
The team behind igus:bike – Gearbox, cranks, and pedals
Michael knows how to get everything running smoothly. It’s a good thing, too, since he develops the igus:bike gearbox, cranks, and pedals. So it is an ideal setup. He has been working as a ...
The team behind igus:bike – Ball bearings
The development of ball bearings for the igus:bike is firmly in women’s hands. Lena and Julia make sure that the bearings in the wheel hubs and bottom bracket work perfectly. And that too without ...