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Superstrata unveils ‘world’s first’ 3D-printed unibody electric bike

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Arevo is not a well-known name in the cycling world. But the Silicon Valley-based company is using its expertise in composites manufacturing and 3D printing to produce the “world’s first” 3D-printed unibody electric bike. (It’s not really the first, but more on that in a bit.)
Two models are being released today under Arevo’s newly created Superstrata brand. The Superstrata Terra is a lightweight analog that can be custom-built for a variety of riding styles. And the Superstrata Ion is a Class 1 e-bike with a rear-hub 250W motor, a 252Wh battery, and an estimated 60 miles of range.
The frame is unibody thermoplastic carbon fiber
The frame is unibody thermoplastic carbon fiber, meaning it’s manufactured as one single continuous piece…

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