igus presents recycled plastic e-bike

An electric version of the igus:bike made from recycled fishing nets has been developed by igus

At the Eurobike trade show, motion plastics manufacturer igus presented an electric version of the igus:bike for the first time, responding to the growing demand for low-maintenance e-mobility in cities. Like the original igus:bike, it consists of 50 percent recycled fishing nets and offers people the opportunity to combine environmental protection and low-maintenance urban mobility.

More and more people are moving away from using cars in cities, opting for bicycles to get from A to B faster. “With the electric version of our igus:bike, we are giving a clear solution to increasing demand," says Dave Spence, industry manager for bicycle components at igus in Northampton.

The new e-bike is 50 percent plastic, from the bike frame and wheels to the seat post and handlebars. Metal is only used where it is still technically necessary, such as the suspension fork, brake discs and brake cables. The igus e-bike is designed for city traffic, currently single-speed, it weighs around 20 kg and has a battery range of up to 120 km. Volume production will start in the third quarter of 2026, and a non-electric variant with eight-speed hub gears is also in development.