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Maintenance-free plastic plain bearings for bicycle components

igus has been offering products for the bicycle industry for over 30 years. Our bearings, rod ends, gears and guide rails prove themselves every day on many bicycles and e-bikes. Whether on rear derailleurs of racing bikes and gravel bikes, on dropper posts, brake levers, suspension forks or shock absorbers of MTBs and on handlebars, flaps and control bearings of cargo bikes - more and more bicycle component manufacturers rely on the know-how of igus.

Advantages of igus plastic bearings:
  • Corrosion-free
  • Free from lubrication and maintenance
  • Resistant to dirt and wear
  • Resistant to impacts and shocks
  • Long predictable service life
  • Lightweight and cost-effective

Application examples for our plain bearings:

Mountain bikes

Mountain bike in the mud

Durable bearings for shock absorbers, forks, rear frame etc.

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Cargo bikes

Cargo bike on dirt road

Robust bearing for handlebars, box flaps, bike stands and more

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Further areas of application

Further areas of application

Durable components for other bike types, bicycle accessories and further means of transport

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Successfully used in the bicycle industry

Crankbrothers bicycle pedals with iglidur plain bearings

Maximum trail performance even when subjected to mud, dirt and impacts

More sustainable thanks to durable components: in Crankbrothers pedals, iglidur plain bearings last eight times longer than the previous solution.

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chike cargo bike with iglidur plain bearings and igubal rod end bearings

igus plastic bearings make manoeuvrable e-cargo bike low-maintenance

dry-running and weather-resistant plain bearings and rod ends

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Tested in the igus test laboratory for use in the real world

Tested for continuous load, media resistance and quiet operation

In the largest plastics test laboratory in the industry, iglidur plain bearings are put through their paces. The tests focus on push/pull forces, coefficient of friction, wear as well as abrasion and drive forces at various speeds and bearing loads. The results are integrated into our service life calculation tools and allow precise durability predictions.

Upon request, igus performs customer tests to check product use under specific conditions.

RCYL bike in various locations
RCYL bike in various locations

Tomorrow's mobility from yesterday's waste

A solid plastic bike that doesn't rust. No maintenance, no lubricants. Together with mtrl, igus is building the urban bike of tomorrow: robust, durable and sustainably produced from 50% recycled plastic waste.

Find out more on the RCYL website 

Do you have questions about the bike? We have the answers! From price to recycling to production - you can find our answers to the most frequently asked questions here.

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Virtual trade show stand for the bicycle industry

Trade show stand for the bicycle industry

Experience products virtually - alone or with a guide

You missed Eurobike but would like to get to know our products better? Visit our virtual trade show stand - easily online and completely without obligation. Either on your own or arrange a virtual guided tour of the trade show stand.

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