Weather-resistant parts for longer-lasting e-bikes

What are the biggest e-bike challenges?

Are you a daily commuter? or own a cargo bike or high-performance e-MTB, modern e-bike? If you do, you know that the demand for e-bike parts that can handle higher loads, constant vibration, and harsh weather are becoming increasingly more important.

We want to be able to help by offering solutions where manufacturers and designers can build lighter, quieter and lower-maintenance e-bikes using lubrication-free bearings, durable polymer components and corrosion-resistant plastics engineered for real riding conditions.

From suspension pivots and drivetrain systems to motor applications and urban mobility platforms, igus helps create e-bikes that stay reliable for longer — with reduced maintenance and weight and smoother performance every time you ride.

e-bike parts

Frame

Modular frame

iglidur M210 plain bearing in dark finish.

Bearings for rear frame

Two injection-moulded bicycle handlebars with integrated lights.

Injection moulded handle bars

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Supporting a greener future

Looking forward to next generation mobility

It is vital that as a plastics manufacture we are aware of our carbon footprint, as well as ensuring products are lightweight and yet durable. This is why we are passionate about solutions for combating waste and finding new innovative ways of creating new from old.

From using recycled plastics in the frame and handlebars, to ensuring the bike is as lightweight as possible to reduce the impact it has on the roads and paths, we strive to continue working on solutions to do more.

The urban transport model is growing, the e-bikes are just the beginning but what we can be sure of is that we will continue to provide components that are corrosion resistant, wear-resistant, lightweight and lubrication-free.

We work with partners that help our vision of maintenance free bikes and e-bikes to reach reality!

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Why chose igus for bicycle parts?

Corrosion-free

Longer service life

Reduced maintenance

No lubrication needed

igus solutions compared to traditional bike components

Feature	igus solutions	Metal equivalents
Lubrication required	No	yes
Weight	Low weight	High
Dirt resistance	High resistance	moderate
Noise	Low noise	moderate
Maintenance	Minimal	reguarly
Cost	Medium	Medium

Frequently asked questions

They can be, it really depends on the part you need to replace. Motors for example can be expensive, plain bearings are not.

An e-bike is a bicycle which is motorised. This doesn't mean that you don't have to work hard! The rider still has to pedal, the motor is there to male the ride a little easier when you need a boost!

Yes they are, however submerging them in water is not recommended as it will damage the electronics. Even the igus e-bike, which is made from recycled plastics, is OK in rain water but not submerged. The non electric bike from igus is fine fully submerged.

There are kits that can adapt a standard bike to an e-bike but not all bikes are compatible.

Trusted by bicycle part manufactures

SRAM dérailleurs

This specific area of bikes and e-bikes use lubrication-free iglidur® G plastic plain bearings in rear derailleurs to improve durability and shifting precision. These bearings are designed to resist mud, water, dirt, sand, oil and shock impacts. All of these elements aid eliminating the need for regular lubrication or bearing maintenance.

Using igus solutions include benefits such as; lower weight, corrosion resistance, low friction, and longer service life. This compared with traditional metal or lubricated bushings, identifies the positives that the igus solutions can bring to customers. SRAM uses these igus bearings across many derailleur pivot points because they maintain accurate gear alignment even under harsh MTB riding conditions.

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SRAM XX1 AXS derailleur on the rear of the bike.

MTB pedals from Crankbrothers

Self-lubricating iglidur® JB plain bearings are used for mountain bike pedals to improve durability and reduce weight. Crankbrothers needed bearings that could survive harsh off-road conditions, while resisting the build up of dirt. On top of this, they needed the pedals to remain lightweight and maintenance-free.

After extensive testing, the iglidur bearings achieved up to eight times longer service life than the previous solution, while also maintaining smooth pedal performance in extremely muddy environments. The bearings are corrosion-resistant, impact-resistant, and require no additional lubrication, making them well suited for MTB use.

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Bicycle pedal with iglidur plain bearing, with the bearing area marked in a cutaway view.

Replacement 3D gears for an e-bike

When a customer asked for new gears for a planetary gearbox for their e-bike, 3d printing was found to be the best option.

Replacement gears were needed for the heavily worn gears in the e-bike and the manufacturer of the electric bike was unable to supply replacement gears. Therefore the customer turned to igus for a solution. The new gears were modelled on the old, worn components and printed using the laser sintering process. The customer was able to install the gears immediately noticed an improvement in the performance of the gearbox.

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E-bike with replacement gears and accessories, leaned against a wall.

ibis cycles full suspension frames

When ibis cycles came to igus in 2013 for a solution to replace metal ball bearings on the lower rocker of the DW link on the rear triangle, we knew we could help.

Originally used in the Ripley trail bike model and are now used in all ibis full-suspension frames, sabing 80g in weight compared to their predecessors. They also increased rigidity and reduced maintenance to zero

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