Applications cycle Innovative CFRP seat dome for new generation of eBikes - Innovative CFRP seat dome for new generation of eBikes ...................... p12 An innovatively designed seat dome was developed for a new generation of electric bicycles, using the CFRP braiding technology. - From Olympic catamarans to high-tech composite components for industry .................. p14 - Collapsible carbon fibre travel guitar ............... p16 E lectric bike users are always looking for the next interesting advancement and this new design, allowing for lighter and faster bikes, represents a worthy choice. A fruitful partnership The number of electric bicycles has been increasing regularly all over the world, making this transportation method the source of advances and innovations as companies and research centres work towards making them more efficient and practical for users. eVinci Mobility's eBike and its CFRP seat dome 12 jec composites magazine / No104 April - May 2016 Conventional electric bicycles usually have similar acceleration and range levels. Thus, the high-end sector of electric bicycles needs fast vehicles for an exceptional driving experience. eVinci Mobility GmbH mass produces electric bicycles and was responsible for the design of this specific eBike and its seat dome. The company brought in Münich Composites, an expert in composite production, because they wished to manufacture the dome from carbon fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRP) to reduce its weight as much as possible. Münich Composites was the perfect fit to manufacture the component in high volumes, thanks to their manyhttp://www.jeccomposites.com/events/jec-asia-2016