Berria Bike introduced its first bikes using the carbon fiber material TeXtreme at Feria de Madrid. The company's top 2014 models – the Bravo Team 29 MTB and Team Belador Road – are built on frames using the material.


TeXtreme is marketed by Switzerland-based Oxeon AB as the next generation carbon fiber material for light-weight, high performance bicycles. TeXtreme is based on Oxeon's Tape Weaving Technology that uses tapes instead of yarn. In any given area more fibers can be packed in tape form than in a yarn. A woven material comprising interlacing fibrous tapes, instead of yarns, displays a substantially reduced number of interstices/openings. This results in ultra light weight and improved stiffness, strength and other performance features compared to those using other carbon fiber materials, Oxeon claims.


“We are very pleased to have TeXtreme carbon fiber fabrics in our top range of frames,” said David Vitoria, R & D Manager Berria Bike, which manufactures in Spain but is owned by Swiss investors. “Together with our Triple Monocoque, EPSS and resins CNT Nanotech technologies, TeXtreme has allowed us to build bike frames that have ultra light weight combined with for us previously unthinkable high stiffness values. This has improved the reactivity and the feature set of our bikes.”

Berria Bikes Sales Manager José Vitoria said TeXtreme's successs in other sports, particularly in F1 racing, has paved the way for early acceptance of the material among cyclists.


Textreme is also used in Americas Cup racing, golf shafts, surf boards, aircraft interiors, rowing boats,  skis, snowboards, ice hockey sticks, NASCAR 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.


TeXtreme Technology is flexible and tow-size independent which enables development of optimized reinforcement solutions tailor-made for specific application needs. Utilization of TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics and carbon UD tapes by manufacturers of advanced aerospace, industrial and sports products confirms that 20-30 percent 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.