Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby CommuRider » Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:47 am
http://www.motorward.com/2011/03/bmw-m- ... bon-racer/
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby Mulger bill » Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:00 pm
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby Aushiker » Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:17 pm
Gizmag has posted on the latest BMW range which includes a cruise bike, touring bike, mountain bikes and of course a roadie.
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby goneriding » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:40 am
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?Mulger bill wrote:Methinks I'll wait for the A9X Torana...
It would also confuse the hell out of the boguns as they wouldn't know whether to love you or hate you.
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby Aushiker » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:40 am
And now we have the Specialized McLaren Vengo ...
That is one bike that could get me off my Look
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby The Womble » Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:24 am
It would need to run Sram so it sounds as loud as possible, and have at least one frame tube coated only with primergoneriding wrote: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?Mulger bill wrote:Methinks I'll wait for the A9X Torana...
It would also confuse the hell out of the boguns as they wouldn't know whether to love you or hate you.
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby JV911 » Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:36 am
moreAushiker wrote:And now we have the Specialized McLaren Vengo
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby jules21 » Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:54 am
mclaren are claiming a 23 watt saving at 45 km/h
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby zero » Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:10 am
Looks like the boss might be testing it for a few months
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby CommuRider » Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:33 pm
http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-benz-sho ... ure/81346/
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby CommuRider » Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:36 pm
http://www.gizmag.com/swiss-voltitude-f ... ped/18111/
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby CommuRider » Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:38 pm
http://www.habitusliving.com/move/duo
With prices to match.
http://www.audi-collection.com/Cycling
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby elStado » Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:45 pm
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.
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!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.
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby gorilla monsoon » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:45 pm
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby CommuRider » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:57 pm
It looks like a Dahon
http://www.torquenews.com/1057/mini-fol ... ly-commute
The 2011 Dahon Ios P8 without the rear disc brake
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby CommuRider » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:10 pm
So technically it is a scooter. No pedals?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.
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby elStado » Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:19 am
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.CommuRider wrote:VW ebike
So technically it is a scooter. No pedals?
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.
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby leighthebee » Tue May 10, 2011 1:41 pm
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
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
Postby zero » Tue May 10, 2011 2:18 pm
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Postby Aushiker » Tue May 10, 2011 2:29 pm
leighthebee wrote:I'm not a huge cruiser fan, but that is pretty cool.
Agree. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Expensive carmarkers enter bike market
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