Maybe this will help folks in North Dallas, the Park Cities, and Collin County become bike commuters.
Mercedes-Benz Bike Sports Selection 2009/2010: New, exclusive bikes from Mercedes-Benz
Stuttgart - Mercedes-Benz has presented a new collection of exclusive bikes with an outstanding level of technical features. In addition to the Mountainbike and the racing bike, which are limited editions to a particularly high technical standard, the Foldingbike impresses with its unique fold-down technology. Mercedes-Benz has also carefully updated its tried-and-tested bike models, with several detailed improvements. This means that for its bike collection, Mercedes-Benz offers the same outstanding level of quality as for its premium automobiles.
The Foldingbike is a real gem in technical terms. It features a patented folding mechanism that impresses by being particularly easy to operate. Folding and unfolding the bike takes only a few seconds, and no tools are required.
The cleverly designed mechanical system allows two different folded positions:
* In the Shuttle position the frame is folded together, but the bike can still be pushed and steered - ideal for easy carriage using public transport.
* When completely folded down, the Mercedes-Benz Foldingbike requires very little space indeed. In this position it only measures 80x80x35 cm, enabling it to be stowed in the high-quality carrying bag which is also supplied. Accordingly the bike can be easily accommodated in the car boot, camper van, office or yacht as a constant companion.
The folding frame of aluminium has a suspension travel of 40 mm at both front and rear, and this is adjustable for individual riding comfort. A Shimano 8-speed derailleur gear makes for relaxed cycling, while disc brakes ensure a high level of safety. A side stand, protective metal cover and a variable luggage rack make this extraordinary bike outstanding for day-to-day use. The new Mercedes-Benz Foldingbike is available in silver or white, and costs 1699 Euro.
8 comments:
I don't care how or why or what, car makers getting into bicycle building sounds good to me.
Rantwick, did you know that Ford and Daimler both began as bicycle builders?
I don't think any car makers are actually making bikes, they're just allowing their logo to be put on somebody else's bike.
Blogger Michael Graff said...
I don't think any car makers are actually making bikes, they're just allowing their logo to be put on somebody else's bike.
Correct. Land Rover was selling a Land Rover-branded, Pashley-made, Alex Moulton APB "collapsible" bike for a while that I was really lusting after.
I had visions of getting a little chicken-wire guard to cover my NiteRider light. ;-)
I've noticed in Tokyo that most of the bikes there are branded with American car names like, "Jeep Cherokee", etc. Always thought that was weird.
I have also heard of a "Hummer" bike and a Suburban/Tahoe bike and "BMW" bikes. But, why?
stu42j said...
I've noticed in Tokyo that most of the bikes there are branded with American car names like, "Jeep Cherokee", etc. Always thought that was weird.
Chandra said...
I have also heard of a "Hummer" bike and a Suburban/Tahoe bike and "BMW" bikes. But, why?
Branding. Unknowledgeable consumers look to a name they recognize to make purchasing decisions.
The BMW, Land Rover, and Mercedes bikes have all been high quality bikes, whose sales and specifications were controlled by them. The Jeep, Denali, and Hummer brands were just licensing deals of lower-quality bikes.
I was VERY enticed by the "GMC Denali" bike I saw at Wallyworld. I couldn't justify buying it only to strip the handlebars & shifters off of it to put on Frankenbike.
The "GMC Denali" is the only drop-bar bike I've ever seen with twist grip shifters. Despite rumors, I've never seen the handlebars actually fall off of one.
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