Segal Bikes, U.S.

Why magnesium?

Because it is light, stiff and durable. 

Magnesium is 33% lighter than aluminum and has a much higher damping capacity than carbon.  Damping capacity is the ability of the material to buffer impacts by means of elastic energy.  Thus, all of your energy is transferred to the drivetrain instead of being wasted by the frame flexing.  This shock-damping quality gives magnesium more strength per gram than aluminum, steel or titanium.  In addition to making the frame more responsive to accelerations, magnesium's high damping capacity also helps to protect the frame in the event of a crash.

Segal has avoided magnesium's problems with corrosion by coating the frame, inside and out, with chrome. Segal also adds three additional layers of chrome on the outer surface. The frames have been submerged in a salt water tank for months at a time without resulting in corrosion or other ill effects.

In addition to bicycles, Alubin, which manufactures Segal Bikes, manufactures magnesium for automobiles, sound systems, heavy machinery, home appliances and military use.

Environment

All riders are familiar with the wonderful feeling, both physical and emotional, while on the bike, off or on the road, sweat and adrenaline flowing, flying through beautiful sceneries. We cannot stand air and water pollution, 4X4 traffic or its tracks on the dirt, garbage in beautiful spots and plants and animals becoming extinct.  We, the riders, must work together to guard our fragile planet. Here in SHL-ALUBIN and SEGALBIKES we make true efforts to do just that. In the last year enormous amounts of money were invested in various recycling projects. We now recycle water from our fabrication lines, dirt from our anodize lines and have dramatically reduced air pollution through state of the art filters. The company has been recycling aluminium in the last 35 years.  We work hard to make bike riding safe and joyous, together with the Israeli bicycle association.

Kobi Gal 
Segalbikes Ltd.
General manager

Specifications

Extremely light frame made from magnesium ZM 21.

Frame weighs 1175 grams

The alloy is specially treated.

M-tig unique welding process exclusive developed for Segalbikes.

Classic geometry application producing high cycling performance.

Extruded tubs with optimal wall thickness.

 The bike is coated with protective anti corrosion chromatic layer.

The bike is coated with three protective layers ex. resistance.

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