Expensive carmarkers enter bike market

[CommuRider]

BMW M carbon racer



http://www.motorward.com/2011/03/bmw-m- ... bon-racer/

Shimano Ultegra, a very respectable 7.4kg for weight weenies

The spin is...sheer riding pleasure. Lol

[Mulger bill]

Methinks I'll wait for the A9X Torana...

[JV911]

Methinks I'll wait for the A9X Torana...

now THAT would be cool

[Aushiker]

Hi

Gizmag has posted on the latest BMW range which includes a cruise bike, touring bike, mountain bikes and of course a roadie.









Andrew

[JV911]

Specialized launch new Venge bike and association with McLaren

[goneriding]

Methinks I'll wait for the A9X Torana...

Will it come with a flair kit and fluffy dice? Would the rider have to roll a pack of Winnie Reds up in their sleeve? Mullet haircut?

It would also confuse the hell out of the boguns as they wouldn't know whether to love you or hate you.

[Aushiker]

Hi

And now we have the Specialized McLaren Vengo ...





That is one bike that could get me off my Look

Andrew

[The Womble]

Methinks I'll wait for the A9X Torana...

Will it come with a flair kit and fluffy dice? Would the rider have to roll a pack of Winnie Reds up in their sleeve? Mullet haircut?

It would also confuse the hell out of the boguns as they wouldn't know whether to love you or hate you.

It would need to run Sram so it sounds as loud as possible, and have at least one frame tube coated only with primer

[JV911]

And now we have the Specialized McLaren Vengo

more

[jules21]

after all those dodgy badge engineered bikes, finally a bike that adds something of genuine novelty/value. that looks awesome.

mclaren are claiming a 23 watt saving at 45 km/h

[zero]

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/mcla ... 1bxk0.html

Looks like the boss might be testing it for a few months

[CommuRider]

From Mercedes-Benz a folding-bike way back in 2009





http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-benz-sho ... ure/81346/

[CommuRider]

And what MacGyver would ride if he was still around





http://www.gizmag.com/swiss-voltitude-f ... ped/18111/

[CommuRider]

Audi and Renovo. Made out of hardwood.





http://www.habitusliving.com/move/duo

With prices to match.

http://www.audi-collection.com/Cycling

[CommuRider]

Peugeot's making a comeback. Range is affordable but bland.



Cadre : Monocoque carbone 3K
Fourche : Carbone, pivot aluminium
Roues : Mavic Aksium M10
Pneus : Michelin Lithion 700 x 23
Dérailleur arrière : Shimano Ultegra 30 vitesses
Pédalier : Shimano Ultegra triple 52 x 39 x 30
Selle : Fi'zi:k Pavé CX Sport
Pédales : Look Keo easy
Prix client TTC : 2 599 €



cadre : Aluminium
Dérailleur arrière : Shimano Nexus 7
Manettes : Shimano Nexus 7
Porte-bagages : intégré au cadre
Divers : porte-bagages avant
Prix client TTC : 469 €

[elStado]

Audi and Renovo. Made out of hardwood.

http://www.audi-collection.com/Cycling

I love how they describe the bikes:

duo City - A cafe/leisure bike, urban explorer and all-weather commuter; the most approachable bike for casual cyclists. Features include an upright position for short distances, comfort and traffic vigilance; wide puncture-resistant 32mm tires; LED lights; fenders; rack; and Shimano Nexus 8-speed gear train.

duo Sport - A fitness, long-distance all-weather commuter, perfect for cyclists seeking long-distance comfort and safety. Features include drop bars for long distances; minimum fenders; medium width, puncture resistant 28mm tires for less rolling resistance; and Shimano Alfine 11-speed gear train.

Lol. It sounds like it was written for and by a person who has absolutely no idea about bicycles wrote this.. probably is the case!

[gorilla monsoon]

Mini has just announced a folding bike. Costs 499 euro. Weighs 11kg and can fold to fit in the boot of a Mini.

[CommuRider]

It looks like a Dahon

http://www.torquenews.com/1057/mini-fol ... ly-commute

The 2011 Dahon Ios P8 without the rear disc brake

[CommuRider]

VW ebike

With most of the automobile companies realising that the dawn of electric vehicles is now upon us, the VW bik.e is just the latest addition to it's fleet of electric vehicles. The bik.e resembles a normal bike but without the pedals. It has a 12.5 mile range, a top speed of 12.5 mph, and most impressively, the bike can easily fold into a disc that fits in a car's spare tire compartment.

So technically it is a scooter. No pedals?

[elStado]

VW ebike

So technically it is a scooter. No pedals?

Yeah, it's a mini electric scooter if it doesn't have pedals. But still interesting nonetheless, it's designed to be a secondary/ancillary/backup form of transport to be stored in the car.

Though it may potentially just be encouraging people to do even less exercise? I.e. you drive into town. Take out the bik.e and use that for your small trips instead of just walking around or riding into town int he first place.

It just reminds me of smug hybrid drivers who think they are saving the world because they drive a hybrid car.. it just doesn't work like that in real life. A car is a car. Saving some small amount on fuel consumption and emissions means nothing in the big picture.

[leighthebee]

I'm not a huge cruiser fan, but that is pretty cool.

Felt Bicycles, a maker of competition bikes, and our favorite Mustang tuner, Carroll Shelby, have collaborated on a custom cruiser bike that pays homage to the classic Shelby GT350. The Shelby Cruiser will be limited in production but available worldwide for a price of $999.




http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011050 ... /305069999

[zero]

Dear photographer, please move your bicycle out of shot

[Aushiker]

I'm not a huge cruiser fan, but that is pretty cool.
[i]

Agree. Thanks for sharing.

Andrew

[VeloPug]

Literally the Cadillac of bicycles

[Aushiker]

Hi

Now Mercedes too







via BikeRumor.com

Andrew