Alex Colnago: “I was also looking for a partnership; one that upheld the values of my family business."

Acol by Alex Colnago: New premium bike brand with WiaWis technology

Alessandro (Alex) Colnago, nephew of Ernesto Colnago, known for starting the famous Italian race bike company in the 1950s, has recently partnered with WiaWis to launch Acol, a premium bicycle brand. Acol specializes in lightweight frames, aerodynamic bicycles and other components including gravel and track frames. The company targets cyclists seeking high-performance gear, utilizing the same advanced materials and engineering principles that WiaWis applies to its renowned archery products.

Metal 3D printing is known for offering significant advantages in manufacturing high-difficulty complex structural parts for bicycles. – Photos BLT

3D printed titanium alloy components launched by BLT and Titan Super...

XI'AN, China - In close collaboration with metal additive manufacturing solution provider Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), frame and bicycle manufacturer Titan Super Bond has successfully printed a titanium alloy fork. The project opens up new possibilities for Chinese OEMs, expects Titan Super Bond.

Frame flex research: the importance of propulsion efficiency in bicycle frame design

Frame flex research: the importance of propulsion efficiency in...

Leading folding bike manufacturer Dahon chairman Dr. David Hon has announced he has uncovered design flaws in various types of bicycles, including mountain bikes, road bikes, and some e-bikes. By examining frame flex and its impact on performance, Dr. Hon has developed theoretical and experimental methods for practical frame flex measurement.

Photos of carbon frames on a landfill site. - Photo Bike Europe

Sydney University claims solution for looming carbon frames waste...

SYDNEY, Australia - The photos of landfills with carbon bicycle frames which did not pass the production tests or were at the end of their life cycle went viral some years ago. The contradiction between the environmentally friendly image of the bicycle and the single-use carbon frame is striking. Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed new methods to solve this major source of waste.

One of the first customers for VDL Bike Frame Technologies is QWIC. - Photos VDL Groep

VDL Groep opens bicycle frame production in the Netherlands

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - The word has been spread around in the industry for some time that a new aluminium bicycle frame factory would open soon in Europe. Now, the family-owned industry company VDL Groep has officially announced the start of its fully automated production line in the Netherlands.

V Frames is currently producing injection-molded carbon composite frames, forks, cockpits and other components for several OEMs. – Photo Bike Europe

V Frames and Lehvoss to raise performance of injection-molded bicycle...

SAALFELD, Germany - After V Frames successfully began mass production of injection-molded carbon composite frames, the major focus is now increasing the performance of the raw materials, including stiffness. A recent development agreement with chemical specialist Lehvoss Group should take the products to the next level.

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  3. Thyssenkrupp disinvests Steelworks frame building project
  4. Portuguese invest millions in carbon fiber frame factory
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