Category ceiling
5.3 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
Standard HIP Mark not achievable in this category
The ceiling score for this category is 5.3, below the 6.0 threshold for the Standard HIP Mark.
This is due to structural material constraints — not poor design.
The best-performing verified product in this category may qualify for
Category Leader recognition instead.
HIP Score
5.3/10
Below Standard
At category baseline (5.3)
Category ceiling: 5.3 HIP
Regenerative Index
-4.0
Extractive
At category average (-4.0)
Category ceiling RI: -4.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
3.5
Why this score ▸
The product relies heavily on carbon fibre (50% by weight), a material associated with high energy intensity and supply chain concentration risks, which drives the scarcity score despite the presence of recycled aluminium and steel. While the use of bio-based epoxy and FSC-certified rubber mitigates some impact, the dominance of carbon fibre and the moderate recycled content (27%) prevent a higher rating.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The supply chain is geographically diversified across Germany, Japan, Malaysia, and the EU, all with stable governance scores. The manufacturer cites the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, but the lack of a documented alternative supplier and the absence of third-party verification limit the score to the moderate risk range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
4.5
Why this score ▸
The product features a carbon fibre frame which is technically difficult to recycle, limiting practical recovery to metal components despite the 45% reported stream. While disassembly is possible with standard tools, the lack of a take-back scheme and the inherent challenges of composite materials prevent higher circularity scores.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product features standard threaded fasteners and a 10-year spare parts commitment, meeting the criteria for 'Designed for Repair'. The iFixit score of 6 and public service manual further support this rating, placing it in the 7-8 range despite the score being slightly below the 7 threshold for that bracket.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice through an RBA audit completion and ISO 14001 certification, supported by manufacturing in Germany, a low-risk jurisdiction with strong labour enforcement. While ILO compliance and modern slavery statements are claimed, the presence of the RBA audit and environmental certification justifies a score in the 7-8 range.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 15 years, exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The carbon fibre construction and German assembly indicate high-quality manufacturing standards designed to outlast market norms, qualifying it as 'Designed for Life'.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-4.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 27% recycled content (aluminium and steel) combined with FSC-certified natural rubber, which provides meaningful mitigation against depletion. It is not Depleting because the presence of substantial recycled content prevents the -7 floor, but it lacks a take-back scheme or regenerative certifications required for higher scores.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
Read the full methodology →
Consumer Summary
This carbon fibre bicycle has an overall HIP Score of 5.3 out of 10, indicating a moderate performance in sustainability. Its Regenerative Index is -4.0, which means the product currently relies more on extracting new materials than it does on regenerating or recycling them. While the frame is built to last for many years, the heavy use of virgin carbon fibre limits its ability to close the material loop.
What This Means For You
When buying a high-performance bicycle, look for models that combine long design lives with higher percentages of recycled materials to improve their regeneration score. Avoid products that rely heavily on virgin carbon fibre without clear plans for end-of-life recycling or spare parts availability. Prioritize brands that offer extended warranties and use standard components, as these features ensure the product remains useful and repairable for years.
Material Watch Points
- Carbon fibre — High energy intensity and supply concentration risk
- Recycled content below 20% threshold for low scarcity
- No alternative supplier documented
- Due diligence not third-party verified
Improvement Opportunities
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How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
3.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
4.5 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
7.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-4.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 5.3 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0) · Category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
Full source list →
About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data and information the maker sent us at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
Resourcehip is not liable for choices made based on these ratings.
Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.5
