Plain bearings from Igus
Iglidur ensures fun on three wheels
For the front suspension of a new recumbent tricycle model, Azub Bike was looking for wear-resistant plain bearings that could withstand dirt, dust and water. Their solution: Iglidur-G plain bearings from Igus.
Recumbent bikes, known as trikes, are increasingly in demand these days, not only among people with physical disabilities and illnesses, but also among senior citizens and young adventurers thanks to the low entry and high tipping safety. The advantages of a trike compared to a normal bike are obvious: riding in a seated position relieves physical strain and is safe even at slow speeds. Additional accessories support easy operation.
The inventors of the company Azub Bike spent five years developing the trike called Ti-Fly. The inventors had already gained initial experience with another model, which won the "Trike of the Year" award in 2015. All the knowledge and technical details have now been incorporated into the Ti-Fly. The new trike model has a high-quality finish, stable steering and a new rear fork design with a 157 millimeter wide hub. However, the biggest special feature is the lightweight titanium front suspension. It ensures a high level of stability even on uneven ground and vibrations. The designers used lubricant-free plain bearings from Igus for the suspension.
Lightweight, robust and durable
The inventors of the Ti-Fly placed special demands on the components used. "Above all, the bearings had to be lightweight, robust and durable," explains Aleš Zemánek, Managing Director at Azub Bike. "The Iglidur G bearings used were exactly the right solution here." Thanks to incorporated solid lubricants, the all-round bearings are lubricant-free and therefore maintenance-free. Dust and dirt cannot harm the cost-effective bearings. The Iglidur materials are also corrosion-free - important because the trikes have to withstand wind and weather. Their high wear resistance ensures a long service life, which can also be determined in advance online using the service life calculator. as
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