narra Posted June 11, 2007 Share http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jun07/07_New_Mercedes_Benz_Bike_Collection_Ultra_Lightweight_Carbon_Fiber_Racing_Bike.html New top-of-the-range model for Mercedes-Benz Bike Collection 2007: Ultra-lightweight carbon fibre racing bike from Mercedes-Benz Posted June 7th, 2007 At 11:30 AM CST http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Images/Jun07/07_Mercedes_Benz_Bike_Collection_Carbon_Fiber_Road_Bike/499294_874818_5487_3625_07A1258S.jpg At Mercedes-Benz it is not just the cars that benefit from thecompany?s involvement in the field of motor racing ? motorsportknow-how is also used to optimise various top-class technologicalCollection products. The latest example is the new ?Racing Bike 2007?:thanks to an innovative frame made from carbon fibre ? a high-techmaterial used in Formula 1 ? this competition-standard cycle weighsjust seven kilograms. With its consistently lightweight constructionand exclusive equipment, this is a cycle that will appeal toprofessional cyclists and serious amateurs. Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH developed the new high-end bike inpartnership with top German cycle manufacturer ADP Engineering GmbH, acompany renowned for its exclusive, handcrafted Rotwild brand ofcycles. In collaborating on the Mercedes-Benz Bike Collection 2007 thepartners? aim was to build cycles which would satisfy the every need ofdiscerning Mercedes-Benz customers. Racing Bike 2007: the high-end bike made from carbon fibre The heart of the impressive racer is its innovative carbon fibre frame,manufactured using tube-to-tube processing. In this cutting-edgemanufacturing process the frame is assembled from individual carbonfibre tubes, which are initially bonded together. The joints are thenwrapped with carbon fibre and, in a process similar to that used inFormula 1, are cured in autoclaves (sealed pressurised containers)where they are subjected to high pressure and high temperatures. Theframe created using this high-tech process is characterised by extremestiffness and a low weight. The full carbon fork, made from the samehigh-tech material, comes courtesy of professional outfitter Topkey.The ?Racing Bike 2007? weighs just seven kilograms (excluding thepedals). Premium components from top Italian manufacturer Campagnolo The exclusive equipment for the Mercedes-Benz bikes leaves nothing tobe desired ? even by the most demanding of professional cyclists. Theshift system, brakes, wheels and chain wheels are part of the CentaurTMseries from top Italian manufacturer Campagnolo. The CentaurTM ErgopowerTM shift/brake levers combine perfect ergonomicswith contemporary design. These competition-standard components allowparticularly fast gear changes and braking because the rider?s handsstay on the handlebars ? a design which not only offers time advantageswhen racing but is a major safety bonus too. The CentaurTM rear derailleur was specially developed for top-levelsport and allows fast, extremely precise gear changes across all tenspeeds. The outer section of the shift parallelogram is made fromcarbon fibre ? ensuring the cycle?s consistently lightweightconstruction, right down to the smallest detail. The ChorusTM cranksetfollows the successful formula used in racing. The ultra-lightweightchain rings feature an integral bearing and are directly laminated ontothe high-quality carbon cranks using a special process. This solutionalso helps ensure an extremely stiff structure with an impressively lowweight. The SciroccoTM black wheels come courtesy of top Italian manufacturerCampagnolo. They have a 24-millimetre profile and feature radialspoking at the front and G3 spoking at the rear. Aerodynamic aerospokes (20 at the front, 27 at the rear) reduce air turbulence to aminimum ? enhancing dynamic handling in the process. The oversize hubsfeature a sealed deep groove ball bearing ? another precision elementwhich will appeal to discerning racing professionals. The Mercedes-Benz Carbon Bike is available in five versions with aframe height of 49, 53, 56, 58 or 61 centimetres. The price of thethoroughbred sports cycle is Euro 3,990 (German price, incl. VAT). The Racing Bike spearheads the new Mercedes-Benz Bike Collection 2007,which also includes new-design men?s and women?s versions of the?Fitness Bikes? and ?Trekking Bikes?. The technology and functionalityof these two series are precisely tailored to the needs of keen amateurcyclists. These cycles too were created in partnership with top Germancycle manufacturer ADP Engineering GmbH. The Collection also includesan extensive range of cycle accessories plus Mercedes-Benz-brandedcycle wear. The Bike Collection 2007 will be available from Mercedes-Benz sales partners from June. http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Images/Jun07/07_Mercedes_Benz_Bike_Collection_Carbon_Fiber_Road_Bike/499296_874824_4074_4710_07A1256S.jpg http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Images/Jun07/07_Mercedes_Benz_Bike_Collection_Carbon_Fiber_Road_Bike/499297_874827_3989_4612_07A1257S.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted June 11, 2007 Share Still looks nice and "old school". Wonder if it comes with a service plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjoe Posted June 11, 2007 Share Kan mens extra betaal vir AMG conversion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BBi Posted June 11, 2007 Share Called a "Silver Arrow"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted June 11, 2007 Share Made in the same factory as Raleigh!!!!!!! What is this????? and new improved spaghetti groupset????????????CentaurTM ErgopowerTM ????????Big H2007-06-11 05:07:54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerFace Posted June 11, 2007 Share Made in the same factory as Raleigh!!!!!!! Meeste rame word in dieselfde fabriek gemaak. DIe vraag is, waar word die stickers gemaak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narra Posted June 11, 2007 Share BigH, jy het Raleigh op die brein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandacious Posted June 11, 2007 Share Kan mens extra betaal vir AMG conversion ? Go big and get the brabus conversion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narra Posted June 11, 2007 Share "Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH developed the new high-end bike inpartnership with top German cycle manufacturer ADP Engineering GmbH, acompany renowned for its exclusive, handcrafted Rotwild brand ofcycles" Nog nooit van "rotwild" gehoor nie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumpole Posted June 11, 2007 Share Heheh and they 'dumbed' down from Record - great advert for Merc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narra Posted June 11, 2007 Share http://www.rotwild.de/index.php?id=261 in German Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjoe Posted June 11, 2007 Share narra moet nou netnie die pad buister raak en daai Felt intrade op so "re-branded raleigh frame" nie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjoe Posted June 11, 2007 Share BTW, waar is daai beloofde IDT brag post ? Wil sien hoe daai fortius (ek dink) lyk en werk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narra Posted June 11, 2007 Share SlowJoe, daai Felt sal ek nooit laat gaan nie. Ek het inelke geval nie geld vir iets anders nie. Daai post wat jy soek : https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=13625 Moet nog n' paar screen shots by mekaar kry. vrou lief het geslaap so niemand om "PrintScreen" te druk nie, en ek gaan nie afklim nie, nou nou verloor ek tyd narra2007-06-11 05:43:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdoardoBianchi Posted June 11, 2007 Share Kan mens extra betaal vir AMG conversion ? Yep, Bora's & Record...And yes, it'll cost plenty extra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narra Posted June 11, 2007 Share Jy's funny Mnr EdoBni. Wanner kom doen julle weer n' sitevisit ? Plek lyk mooi, dak is op en muure gepleister. Dak lyk wel so bietjie skeef Het jy al begin hiebeneer ?narra2007-06-11 09:59:38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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