{"id":13060,"date":"2023-09-25T11:26:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T09:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/?p=13060"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:59:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:59:17","slug":"what-is-the-composite-and-how-its-is-used-in-bycicle-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/what-is-the-composite-and-how-its-is-used-in-bycicle-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is composite and how is it used in bicycle manufacturing? &#8211; Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13060\" class=\"elementor elementor-13060 elementor-12972\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dd2265 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8dd2265\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bbe3d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bbe3d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composite is a widely used material in various industries due to its unique properties and advantages n the manufacturing of bicycles, composite has revolutionized the way they are constructed and designed. A new world of possibilities opens up for both cyclists and manufacturers. n this article, we&#8217;ll provide you with all the details and explore what composite is, how it is employed in bicycle manufacturing, and the benefits it offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive in!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ae99b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81ae99b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is composite?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-039a9d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"039a9d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dental_composite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Composite<\/a> (also known as \u201ccomposite materials\u201d) is an advanced material formed by combining two or more components with different properties.<\/strong> Typically, it consists of a matrix and reinforcements that come together to create a stronger and lighter material compared to traditional materials The reinforcements, such as carbon fibre or fibreglass, provide strength and rigidity, while the matrix, usually made of resin, provides cohesion.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28fe365 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"28fe365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce27ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ce27ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">And what about the bio-composite used in the Ossby GEO?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62b579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62b579c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our case, to manufacture the frame of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\"><b>Ossby GEO<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we use a biocomposite created from recycled fibres sourced from wind turbine blades and vegetalble resins. Let us explain:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>For the matrix, vegetable resins (<em>plant-based<\/em>, our eco-friendly touch) are used, and the reinforcing material consists of fibres recycled from wind turbine blades, which are made of fibreglass.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might wonder why we chose composite to make the frame of our new bike The answer is simple: we love challenges, we thrive on innovation, we&#8217;re passionate about all the properties and applications of composite, and we want to be more sustainable. With all this in mind, let us explain the properties of composite materials.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21bf33d elementor-blockquote--skin-boxed elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"21bf33d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tDuring the manufacturing process, an 82% reduction in carbon footprint is achieved compared to bicycles made of aluminium, fibreglass, or conventional carbon.\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f2e6bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f2e6bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Galeria-imagenes-5-1000x500-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13029\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Galeria-imagenes-5-1000x500-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Galeria-imagenes-5-1000x500-2-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Galeria-imagenes-5-1000x500-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Galeria-imagenes-5-1000x500-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e99bfc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e99bfc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Properties of composite materials<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-677092d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"677092d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composite materials represent a true revolution in the industry. <\/span><b>The main appeal of composite lies in its OUTSTANDING properties.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By combining different materials, a combination can be achieved that effectively utilizes the optimal attributes of each. As always, by mixing the best of both worlds, the result is even more incredible \ud83d\ude09 . These properties include: These properties include:<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee6239d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee6239d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strength<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb8676a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb8676a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Composite materials have extremely high strength<\/strong>, meaning they can withstand significant tensile forces without breaking. This makes them more durable.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7dbfd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7dbfd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Light weight<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-826c74f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"826c74f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the primary advantages of composite materials is their light weight, making them an attractive choice for the production of high-performance bicycles. <strong>The composite blend results in a lighter material than aluminium<\/strong>, for example.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1649290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1649290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sustainability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a719d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a719d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to advanced manufacturing and optimization processes, composite materials <strong>require less energy and resources in their production, reducing their environmental impact.<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ll explain later how it reduces the carbon footprint when manufacturing the frame of our bicycle.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88017b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88017b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Durability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d3fccc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d3fccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><strong>Composite materials are extremely durable<\/strong> and can withstand adverse weather conditions and daily wear and tear. Additionally, unlike metals, composite is resistant to corrosion and moisture, making it ideal for various weather conditions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2630c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2630c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Durability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-082491b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"082491b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Composite materials can be moulded into complex shapes<\/strong>, allowing manufacturers to create innovative and aerodynamic designs.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1289ed7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1289ed7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applications of composite materials in the industry<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bff1f9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bff1f9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we focus on bicycles, which is our speciality, it&#8217;s important to mention that <strong>composite materials have been used in various industries for several years, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and sports.<\/strong> Their versatility and ability to enhance product performance make them a preferred choice for many applications.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c2e65 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55c2e65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ossby-Geo-Cuadro-Composite-frame.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13005\" alt=\"Que es el composite - Cuadro Ossby GEO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ossby-Geo-Cuadro-Composite-frame.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ossby-Geo-Cuadro-Composite-frame-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ossby-Geo-Cuadro-Composite-frame-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ossby-Geo-Cuadro-Composite-frame-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ba7331 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ba7331\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is composite ideal for the bicycle industry?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55e65c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55e65c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let&#8217;s explore the benefits of using composite materials in the production of folding bicycles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The<\/strong> <b>use of composite materials in bicycle manufacturing has been a significant advancement in the industry.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As we discussed earlier in this article, the properties of composite materials are very interesting for bicycle production Below, we detail some key reasons why <\/span><b>composite is our preferred choice for manufacturing our folding electric bicycle, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">Ossby GEO<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1d0364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1d0364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reduced weight<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdb74fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdb74fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Composite bicycles are lighter than their steel or aluminium counterparts.<\/strong> This results in increased agility and portability, which is especially beneficial for urban cyclists and <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/the-best-folding-electric-bike-what-should-it-have\/\">folding bikes.<\/a> Going down the stairs at the metro or train station will no longer be a challenge \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cc2310 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0cc2310\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Increased strength:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-826f5da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"826f5da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Composite materials are more resistant to fatigue and deformation<\/strong>, increasing their durability and lifespan. When creating the Ossby GEO, we wanted a bicycle that would last for many years. Did you know that composite is stronger than aluminium?<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e114b3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e114b3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Customization and innovative design<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a5cb78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a5cb78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Composite materials offer exceptional flexibility in shaping and designing components.<\/strong> This allows for the production of folding bicycles with unique shapes and geometries that optimize comfort and pedalling efficiency. Moreover, the ability to mould composite into complex shapes opens the door to innovative and attractive designs. Thanks to this versatility, <\/span><b>we&#8217;ve been able to design a bicycle with clean and modern lines like our <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">GEO<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e5c8bd elementor-blockquote--skin-boxed elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"4e5c8bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tFor us, from the moment we discovered all the properties, versatility, and benefits for resource utilization and pollution reduction, we were fascinated.\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1c8def elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1c8def\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reduced vibration<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9689ff1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9689ff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicycles, especially<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/best-electric-urban-folding-bikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">folding urban bikes<\/a> l<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ike the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">Ossby GEO<\/a>, are used in urban environments where road surfaces can be uneven.<\/span> <b>Composite materials have vibration-absorbing properties that improve user comfort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by reducing shocks and impacts transmitted through the bicycle. This results in a smoother and more enjoyable ride, especially on cobbled streets or uneven surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8012d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8012d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Durability and corrosion resistance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cce229e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cce229e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to their lightweight, composite materials are extremely durable and resistant.<\/span> <b>This ensures that the folding bicycle maintains its structural integrity over time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, withstanding the stresses and vibrations associated with repeated folding and unfolding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, unlike metal bicycles<\/span>, <b>the frame of the composite bicycles do not rust and have a longer lifespan.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is especially beneficial for those who use their bikes in humid climates or near coastal areas, as composite does not corrode or deteriorate from exposure to water and moisture.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584c6b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"584c6b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sustainability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13dc83d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13dc83d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composite has significant advantages in terms of sustainability, since <strong>its production is more efficient and considerably less polluting than that of a traditional bicycle<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neo2.com\/anima-design-ossby-geo-biocomposite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">During the manufacturing process, a <\/a> <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neo2.com\/anima-design-ossby-geo-biocomposite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">82% reduction in carbon footprint<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compared to bicycles made of aluminum or titanium, since welds are eliminated, which imply high energy consumption, as well as highly polluting resins and chemical catalysts.<br><\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">In the case of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">Ossby GEO,<\/a><\/strong> the SMC (sheet molding compound) manufacturing process allows for the creation of integrated shapes and <strong>increases sustainability by using recycled and plant-based composites.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, a more sustainable bike is manufactured for a form of mobility that is already very respectful of the planet. This is part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/commitment\/\">covenant<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/commitment\/\">commitment.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c54696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c54696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As you can see, composite is a revolutionary material that will gradually become more prevalent in bicycle manufacturing. For us, from the moment we discovered all the properties, versatility, and benefits for resource utilization and pollution reduction, we were fascinated. We knew that our next model had to have a sustainable composite frame and made in Spain. <b>From their light weight to durability, design capabilities, and easy manufacturing, composite materials raise the bar for folding bikes<\/b>, providing urban cyclists with a versatile, high-performance option.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that with this article, you now understand what composite is and how it is used in bicycle manufacturing. If you have any further questions, please check our list of frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-206c066 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"206c066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/230315_Ossby_360-28-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13017\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/230315_Ossby_360-28-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/230315_Ossby_360-28-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/230315_Ossby_360-28-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/230315_Ossby_360-28-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/230315_Ossby_360-28-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/230315_Ossby_360-28-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b269841 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b269841\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f34a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31f34a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b> How much does a composite bicycle weigh compared to an aluminium one?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, <strong>a composite bicycle weighs around 15% to 30% less<\/strong> than an aluminium bicycle with similar features, resulting in a faster and more efficient ride.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4e4bcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4e4bcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b> Is composite safe and durable?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, <strong>composite used in bicycle manufacturing is extremely safe and durable.<\/strong> In the case of our Ossby GEO folding electric bicycle, both our supplier and ourselves conduct rigorous tests to ensure its strength and quality. Additionally, Ossby folding bicycles comply with the European standard EN14764 after being tested by an independent company that awards this certification.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dd820c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dd820c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b> Can I replace a part of the composite bicycle frame in case of damage?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, in the case of <strong>our Ossby GEO ebike, it is very easy to repair.<\/strong> The frames of our folding bicycles are made in separate sections, allowing for the repair of a section if it becomes damaged. This is an affordable and sustainable solution to further extend the lifespan of our bikes.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover what composite is and how it is used in the production of our new Ossby GEO folding electric bicycle model. 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