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A win-win situation for producers and customers: if the stylish stem or lightweight handle is also manufactured in an environmentally friendly way and under fair working conditions, the decision to buy is quickly made. The dusty eco-image is history. Sustainably produced alternatives are in no way inferior to conventional bike parts. Innovative manufacturing processes guarantee exciting products, and recycled materials are often cheaper than the new raw material. Made in Germany shortens the route to the bike. German manufacturers can usually deliver faster than the competition from the Far East. This is why even established companies are currently relocating parts of their production close to bikers. However, there is still room for improvement when it comes to affordable parts. However, if you consider the prescribed ecological and social standards, the prices are also relativised. Bikers can choose from more and more sustainably produced parts. However, they should look twice, because greenwashing is also a trend. Our BIKE PROJECT EUROPE and the RIDE-GREEN-Bike show what options are now available. Whether components, clothing or bags: With these parts, you can ride the trails with a clear conscience.
Intend builds the lightest 120 mm suspension fork in the world
Cornelius Kapfinger recently presented what is probably the lightest 120 millimetre fork in the world. Weighing a feather-light 1385 grams, the new Intend Samurai in the lightest CC version. Among other things, this is made possible by a steerer tube from Portuguese carbon fibre specialist ND Tuned. The cable guides are also made of carbon fibre. The entire fork in upside-down design is angled between three and four degrees at its crown. This means that lightweight dropouts without offset and with flat-mount brake mounts can be used. Around 90 per cent of the individual parts assembled in Freiburg are produced in Europe. The Samurai uses the lightweight Charger damping unit from Rockshox. The customer has to pay for this themselves in addition to the 1949 euros.
Saddle SQlab 611 Infinergy Ergowave
After the SQlab 6OX, the Bavarians have now also started production of the new 611 Infinergy Ergowave to Germany. This is made possible by the cooperation with the Middle Franconian plastics specialist Oechsler. Apart from the carbon fibre struts from Switzerland, the saddle for sporty riding positions is completely made in Germany. Cost: 199.95 euros.
Your-Part-Millenium stem from Sixpack
The new Your-Part Millennium stem from the Upper Swabians is produced on a German CNC milling machine. It is designed for the hard pace of enduro and freeride bikes. The Millenium comes with packaging from Bavaria that largely dispenses with plastic. It is available in 35 or 45 millimetre lengths for 129.95 euros >> available here.
OAK Components: Brake levers for retrofitting
With the Root-Lever, the start-up offers a retrofit brake lever for Magura brakes from the MT series. The levers are milled in Regensburg and offer numerous adjustment options for customised fine-tuning. A patented kink protection for the brake line is included in the set for 148 euros.
MTB grip Ergon GXR
The ergonomics specialists from Koblenz have long favoured German production for their rubber compounds. For the GXR MTB grip Ergon goes one step further and also manufactures the grip itself in Germany. Without a clamp, the cross-country grip is particularly light. The GXR costs 19.95 euros >> available here
Osprey Talon 22: Backpack made from recycled yarn
Recycling is one of the most important factors for a more sustainable bike industry. That's why the Talon 22 now uses nylon yarns made from recycled waste. The Talon is equipped with a compartment for a hydration bladder and a helmet holder. The daypack costs 199.99 euros >> available here.
Northwave Tailwhip Eco bike shoes made from 100 % recycled PET bottles
The upper of the new Tailwhip Eco Evo is made of 100% recycled material from PET bottles. The Michelin sole also consists of over a quarter recycled waste. By-products from other manufacturers are used for the insole. Packaged in recycled paper, the flat pedal shoe will be delivered to your door for 109.99 euros >> available here.
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