Berria Bike launches new optimized frames reinforced by TeXtreme
TeXtreme® have supported Berria with FEA analysis and lay-up optimisation as well as manufacturing support to ensure the frames produced delivers the desired performance
The cooperation can be seen in the top models, Belador Team 3.0 BR, Belador Evo 3.0 BR and Bravo Team 4.0 BR, Bravo Evo 4.0 BR Infinity 1, which are all using the novel carbon fiber fabrics TeXtreme in an optimized way for each frame model.
David Vitoria, R & D Manager of Berria Bike says: “We are very pleased to have TeXtreme® carbon fibre fabrics in our top range of frames. In order to learn more and to really make sure our frames were designed and utilizing the carbon fibre materials in an optimized way we partnered up with TeXtreme to take it to the next level. Their expertise in Spread Tow reinforcements, composite design, the product quality of the fabric; all were important aspects for us and they delivered on everything.”
TeXtreme is the next generation carbon fibre material in the bicycle industry; it is based on using Spread Tows instead of yarns to achieve ultralight weight and high-performance products. Companies utilising the TeXtreme Technology achieve better properties on weight, stiffness, strength, etc. compared to those using other carbon fibre materials.
“TeXtreme has allowed us to build bike frames that have ultralight weight combined with for us previously unthinkable high stiffness values. This has improved the reactivity and the feature set of our bikes”, David Vitoria continues.
Alongside the bike industry current TeXtreme® users can be found in Formula 1, Americas Cup, golf shafts, surf boards, tennis racquets, rowing boats, skis, snowboards, ice hockey sticks, NASCAR, Le Mans and various industrial and advanced aerospace applications.
Berria is a name steeped in history and a passion for the world of cycling. Experiences between Spain and Switzerland, where courage, grit and sacrifice of two generations of cyclists subsequently converted manufacturers have achieved the ultimate goal: to create high performance bikes always go faster towards the top!
Berria takes over from these experiences to be transferred to a new era of technology and research, plus all the experience in the professional field. Our corporate vision is focused on the development of the latest materials, combined with the most advanced production techniques, developed in conjunction with our partners.
Berria is binomial between technology and passion. Its production centre is located in the heart of Spain. The project brings together two cultures, technological expertise and experience of the promoters acquired in Switzerland, with the passion with which the project is reflected in their home in Spain.
TeXtreme® Spread Tow reinforcements is the ultimate choice for making ultralight composites. TeXtreme Technology is flexible and tow-size independent which enables development of optimized reinforcement solutions tailor-made for specific application needs. Utilisation of TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics and carbon UD tapes by manufacturers of advanced aerospace, industrial and sports products confirms that 20-30% lighter composite parts can be produced with improved mechanical properties and superior surface smoothness.
TeXtreme is a registered trademark owned by Oxeon AB. Founded in 2003, Oxeon has quickly established itself as the market leader in Spread Tow reinforcements with its products marketed under the brand name TeXtreme.