While design and assembly staunchly remain in the UK, the production journey for CarbonBlack II has taken the business to the other side of the world in search of more cost-effective and robust engineering solutions.
China is a more cost-effective location to produce carbon fibre, but this is not just about money – the new manufacturing process (EPS) also creates a solution with greater product integrity and reduced engineering vulnerability.
The cost-effectiveness arises from this process because the shape is developed in fewer stages, thereby reducing cost.
The process allows CarbonBlack to reduce the number of bonded joints, which removes weight and adds strength.
In addition, the chair can now also be repaired or replaced much more easily because of the new build process.
CarbonBlack II can now be made to order in just four weeks depending on production slots and available stock.
The chair weighs from 5.5kg and comes with a new revolutionary adjustable rear axle.
The chair also comes as standard with CarbonBlack’s signature 5-spoke fully carbon fibre wheels that take a 200g tubular tyre to underline its lightweight credentials.
This latest offering is sporting a blue theme and comes with tyres, two 4” soft roll casters in blue to match and matching logos to finish. We have added composite lever brakes, which are adjustable to the user’s preference and are the lightest on the market.
The backrest is a new minimal wrap-around one-piece design which attaches via a height adjuster and quick release mechanism.
Optional extras include:
- LED lights, front - coloured white, water resistant and rechargeable
- LED lights, rear - coloured red, water resistant and rechargeable
- Handles
- Anti-Tip
- Left hand under-seat pouch
- Right hand under-seat pouch
- TARTA® Designs backrest
- Clothes guards
- Ram mounts – mounts for phones, tablets, umbrellas, drinks and more.