Maintenance-free bicycle bearings

Plastic plain bearings for bicycle components

Robust bike bearings from igus® are a good choice for all applications. They withstand extreme loads, shocks and impacts, reduce the bike's weight and, thanks to the absence of lubrication, are easy to look after and only have to be maintained very rarely. The high wear resistance makes them reliable components, not only on racing bikes but also on much used everyday bicycles.

Lubrication-free and maintenance-free
Resistant to impacts and shocks
Corrosion-free and dirt-resistant
Lightweight
Long predictable service life

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Selected plastic bearings for bikes

iglidur® G plain bearings

Smooth running due to low coefficient of friction
Reliable, maintenance-free and dirt-resistant
Precise and fast switching

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iglidur® J plain bearings

Resistant to high-frequency shocks and vibrations
Resistant to wear with low coefficient of friction
No 'stick slip'

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iglidur® J3 plain bearings

High impact strength, maintains shape
Sensitive feedback from the rear shock
Dimensionally stable

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iglidur® H4 plain bearings

Temperature-resistant up to +200°C
Corrosion-resistant, no seizing
Extreme wear resistance

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iglidur® W300 plain bearings

Resistant to dirt
High wear resistance & low coefficient of friction
Lubrication and maintenance-free

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igubal® spherical bearings

Absorb vibration
Angle and tolerance compensation
Light and insensitive to dirt

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Use igus® products in bikes

In pedals, seat posts, suspension forks, derailleurs, brakes and much more – igus® bike bearings have been in use for many years for the most varied of components and by diverse frame manufacturers. You can see some possible uses here:

igubal® rod end bearings

Product brochure Bicycle Industry

Find out how you can reduce weight by 80%, costs by 40% and reduce maintenance by 100% by using igus® products in bicycles.

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iglidur® bike bearings successfully in use in the bicycle industry

Bike riding is environment-friendly, healthy and increasingly popular. The range of different types of bicycle on offer is now very varied: from cargo bikes, which no longer transport goods but take the children to school, to racing bikes for sport or in the city and mountain bikes for the adrenaline kick in down time.

igus® bike bearings make agile e-cargo bike low-maintenance
The company chike needed suitable components for a new type of spring-loaded tiltable chassis that would make their e-cargo bike just as manoeuvrable in bends as an ordinary bicycle. The igubal® rod end bearings are now used on the tie rods, iglidur® plain bearings on the wishbone and in the tilt lock. In contrast to metallic bearings, they ensure practically maintenance-free, durable operation, are lightweight and cost-effective.

Constant performance on the trail, resistant to shocks, mud and dust
For their pedal bearings the company Crank Brothers was looking for a solution. Resistance to dirt, a reduction in weight and a long service life were the main aspects. With our plain bearings made of the iglidur® JB material, the company was able to achieve an eight times longer service life and reduce the weight. The new bearings are insensitive to dirt and can be easily cleaned without any loss of performance.

Various customer projects from the bicycle industry

... other success stories

Plain bearings in the rear frame of a MTB fully, spherical bearings in the steering and in the tiltable chassis of cargo bikes, individual 3D-printed components for brakes: discover more applications from our customers in the bicycle industry in which our motion plastics are used and show off their advantages: low weight, long service life, no lubrication and dirt resistance.

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