Category ceiling
7.8 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.
HIP Score
7.8/10
Silver
At category baseline (7.8)
Category ceiling: 7.8 HIP
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
Category ceiling RI: -2.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product is composed entirely of abundant materials (steel, aluminium, rubber, brass, leather, cotton) with no EU Critical Raw Materials present. It achieves an exemplary score due to its 82% recycled content and diverse, certified supply chains across the UK, EU, Malaysia, and India, eliminating single-country concentration risks.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The steel bicycle supply chain is diversified across four jurisdictions (India, Malaysia, EU, UK) with stable governance, and an alternative supplier is documented. While the OECD due diligence framework is referenced, the lack of specific third-party audit verification for the steel and component inputs limits the score to the moderate risk range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
9.0
Why this score ▸
This steel bicycle achieves a high circularity score due to its verified take-back scheme, compliant recycling labelling, and design for disassembly using standard tools. With 92% of the product weight entering practical recycling streams and modular components, it exceeds the 80% threshold required for the 'Circular' category.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
10.0
Why this score ▸
The product achieves a perfect score due to its fully screw-fastened design using standard tools, a 30-year spare parts commitment, and a public service manual. This is further validated by an iFixit score of 10, indicating exemplary repairability with modular component replacement capabilities.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer operates in the UK, a low-risk jurisdiction, and holds ISO 14001 and ResponsibleSteel certifications. The completed RBA audit and published modern slavery statement confirm verified good practice, though full raw material transparency is not explicitly detailed.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 10-year warranty and a stated design life of 50 years, far exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The modular design further supports extended usability, placing it firmly in the 'Designed for Life' category.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 82% recycled content and a verified lifetime take-back/melt-back scheme, which qualifies it for a minimum of -3. It does not reach the Renewable (0) or Restorative (+1 to +5) bands because the primary structural material is steel (non-renewable) and there is no Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) input or verified ecosystem restoration programme to trigger positive 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.
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Consumer Summary
This steel bicycle earns a HIP Score of 7.8 out of 10, reflecting a well-made product designed for long-term use with a 50-year lifespan. It also achieves a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating that its high recycled content and take-back program help reduce its environmental footprint. Overall, this item stands out for its durability and commitment to keeping materials in circulation.
What This Means For You
When buying a bicycle, look for models built with standard parts that can be easily repaired and backed by strong warranties. Prioritize products that use recycled materials and offer clear take-back schemes to ensure the frame can be recycled at the end of its life. Avoid items that are glued together or lack a plan for recycling, as these are harder to fix and more likely to end up in landfills.
Material Watch Points
- No third-party audit verification for due diligence programme
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 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
9.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
10 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.5 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-2.0 (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: 7.8 / 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.
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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
