{"id":2550,"date":"2025-10-16T11:33:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T10:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carbonbikerepair.co.uk\/?p=2550"},"modified":"2025-10-16T11:36:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T10:36:37","slug":"thermoplastic-bikes-the-future-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carbonbikerepair.co.uk\/fr\/thermoplastic-bikes-the-future-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"V\u00e9los en thermoplastique : L'avenir est l\u00e0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.25rem&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; text_line_height_tablet=&#8221;2rem&#8221; text_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.5rem&#8221; text_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong>Thermoset vs. Thermoplastic: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>There are basically two types of carbon composites:\u00a0<strong>thermoset<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>thermoplastic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Right now,\u00a0<strong>thermoset composites<\/strong>\u00a0dominate \u2014 they make up nearly\u00a0<strong>99% of carbon bike frames<\/strong>\u00a0on the market. This is the traditional method: carbon fibre sheets are laid up and cured using an\u00a0<strong>epoxy resin<\/strong>. This resin is what&#8217;s known as the\u00a0<strong>matrix<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 it binds the fibres and gives the frame its shape, stiffness, and light weight.<\/p>\n<p>But there&#8217;s a downside. While epoxy provides rigidity and a great strength-to-weight ratio, it&#8217;s notoriously\u00a0<strong>brittle under impact<\/strong>. When a thermoset frame takes a hit, the resin can fracture internally. These micro-fractures can cut the carbon fibres like dental floss \u2014 a severe limitation that compromises robustness.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.carbonbikerepair.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/igus-Image-from-controlsdrivesautomation.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;CNC Robot working on carbon fiber bike frame of National Climb Champ Andrew Feather&#8221; title_text=&#8221;igus &#8211; Image from controlsdrivesautomation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>Igus Thermoplastic Bike &#8211; Image from controlsdrivesautomation<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enter Thermoplastic Composites<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thermoplastic carbon works differently. Instead of an epoxy resin, the matrix is made of a\u00a0<strong>plastic polymer<\/strong>. These polymers are heated and compressed to much higher pressures, creating a very dense laminate which is almost not a laminate or composite in the traditional sense of the word. But here\u2019s the key:\u00a0<strong>they don\u2019t shatter<\/strong>, unlike thermoset resins.<\/p>\n<p>That means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Better impact resistance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 the matrix can flex instead of shatter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stiffer and lighter<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a more compact pure carbon product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>True recyclability<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 old frames can be reheated and repurposed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More durable and repairable<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 fewer hidden fractures, and as repairable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thermoplastic composites aren&#8217;t new \u2014 they\u2019ve existed for decades. But until recently, they just couldn\u2019t match thermoset carbon for weight and stiffness \u2014 two non-negotiables in high-performance bikes.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;]<p>Therefore we advise on glaring and not-so-obvious potential structural failures as well as performance and maintenance improvements. Another important benefit is batch testing to ensure problematic bikes are identified for reasons only identified by design tweaking and poor governance at the factories.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned previously, a large part of our evaluation process includes application techniques on finishes and special effects such as candy, metallic, flip paints, matt or heat application decals and foil based decals. This can be a very real issue for the brands. We assist in finding practical solutions from our experience as bike restorers.<\/p>\n<p>So it is fantastic that Carbon Bike Repair\u2019s exposure to many good and bad ideas are being recognised as valuable support and not criticism.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GXljFtFriUs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong>What\u2019s Changed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year, I attended the\u00a0<strong>JEC World composites exhibition in Paris<\/strong>. There, I met a small but groundbreaking company out of Belgium called\u00a0<strong>Rein4ced<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>What they showed me will change the bike industry forever, in my opinion.<\/p>\n<p>Their\u00a0<strong>thermoplastic carbon trial frames are lighter and stiffer than traditional thermoset ones<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 and, crucially, far more resistant to impact. Upon collision, the matrix flexes rather than fractures, ensuring the frame maintains its structural integrity even after sustained impacts. This does not mean they cannot break, but it represents a vast improvement in every area.<\/p>\n<p>And yes \u2014\u00a0<strong>these bikes are just as repairable<\/strong>\u00a0as their thermoset counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.carbonbikerepair.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Muzzi-Cycles-sustainable-modular-recycled-plastic-bike_disc-brake-complete.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;CNC Robot working on carbon fiber bike frame of National Climb Champ Andrew Feather&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Muzzi-Cycles-sustainable-modular-recycled-plastic-bike_disc-brake-complete&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>Sustainable-modular-recycled-plastic-bike_disc-brake, image by Muzzi-Cycles<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why This Matters for Cyclists<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is more than just a material science breakthrough \u2014 it\u2019s a win for\u00a0<strong>riders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>More durable bikes<\/strong>\u00a0that can take abuse and potentially bounce back to shape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better value<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 longer lifespans, more resilience, fewer catastrophic failures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real sustainability<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 thermoplastic composites can actually be recycled, opening up possibilities for reuse and waste reduction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New design freedom<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 manufacturers can push boundaries with how frames are built.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The carbon bike as we know it is about to evolve \u2014 in a big way.<\/p>\n<p>Just like we once said goodbye to steel and embraced carbon, we&#8217;re now looking at the next leap forward. 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