Graphene frames are coming, and they could weigh just 350g

UK bike manufacturer Dassi claims to have created the world's first ever bike frame containing graphene

Revolutions don't come along that often in cycling, but Dassi, a UK bike manufacturer focusing on bike customisation, claims to have started one with the presentation of the world's first bike frame containing graphene.

Launched yesterday from the company's headquarters in Hartley Wintney in Hampshire, the company's frame weighs 750g, although it claims that this could be more than halved to just 350g at some point in the future.

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Nick Busca is a freelance cycling and triathlon journalist. He is also a certified triathlon coach and personal trainer.