Easton Sports has developed a way of replacing resin in carbon-fiber parts with carbon nanotubes. This replacement will result in lighter and stronger components for their top of the line bikes.
This technology has been developed with Zyvex. The Easton website has a FAQs page regarding the technology and Zyvex: Introduction to carbon nanotubes and enhanced composites
"Carbon nanotubes have been called “the strongest fiber that will ever be made”. Nanotubes have a strength-to-weight ratio orders of magnitude greater than steel. Easton’s proprietary process impregnates the resin/fiber matrix with evenly distributed carbon nanotubes. The addition of real carbon nanotubes greatly improves the toughness and strengthens Easton’s already legendary components." - Easton
"Beginning in 2005, many Easton carbon components will feature carbon nanotube (CNT) technology. This is just the beginning. Easton is committed to continued research and development using these exciting new materials. Watch closely as Easton introduces new super-strong products implementing nanotechnology in the coming years." -Easton
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