The materials used in the Frikar e-bike are carefully selected with recycling in mind.
- Primary structural components are made from corrosion-protected aluminum, ensuring both durability and lightweight construction.
- Certain safety-related elements, such as the roll-over protection, are crafted from stainless steel for added strength.
- The body and canopy are made from UV-stabilized thermoplastic, offering resistance to wear from the elements.
- For volume production, the body panels will be made from fiber-reinforced thermoplastic, a material commonly used in lightweight, high-end suitcases.
This combination of thermoplastic body and aluminum sandwich frame results in a strong, lightweight design that is fully recyclable.
- The bicycle base plate is constructed from an aluminum sandwich material, similar to what’s used in some racing cars, ensuring both stiffness and lightness.
- The canopy consists of a clear plastic cover attached to two doorblades, with everything lifting up and back. This is supported by a four-point hinge mechanism, each side incorporating an integral gas spring/damper for smooth operation.
- The canopy is made of plastic with a special hard-wearing film to reduce scratches, though it may still be susceptible to damage from careless handling.