Using the
principles of Intelligent Performance proven in
its sports cars, Porsche has created the Bike S
and Bike RS urban bicycle range, which combines
the latest technology and highest quality
materials with ‘ride anywhere’ capability.
The Porsche bike
concept has been inspired by the company’s GT
road-car department, responsible for creating
the ultimate lightweight Porsche sports cars
including the 500hp 911 GT3 RS 4.0. The high
performance ethos is evident in both
Porsche-designed bicycles and is particularly
most apparent in the appropriately named Bike
RS.
Porsche Bike
S
The Porsche
Bike S features a 7005 Hydroformed Aluminium
frame, carbon fibre front forks and an
internally-geared Shimano 11-speed Alfine hub
gear system with appropriately, a double-clutch
system for smooth gear-shifting under heavy
pedal loads.
DT Swiss wheels
with smooth rolling resistance tyres, optimised
for resistance to punctures and also to assist
performance on wet or rough terrain, and Magura
disc-brakes complete this impressive
specification.
With a total
weight of 11kgs it’s the perfect companion for
either a long-distance cycle tour or city-based
commute to work.
Porsche Bike
RS
Weighing 9kg
with a newly-developed, carbon fibre monococque
frame which provides high levels of bike
stability and high quality damping properties,
the Porsche Bike RS offers the optimum dynamic
performance across a variety of terrain, from an
urban street to a country bridleway.
Lightweight, high quality components such as a
carbon fibre seat post, handlebars and stem are
key features.
Equipment
usually reserved for high-level cycle racing is
also part of the specification of the Bike RS,
for example, the 20-speed Shimano XTR derailleur
gearset is tried and tested by competitors
worldwide. Other features include Magura
hydraulic disc-brakes and Crank Brothers wheels,
optimised with the same low-rolling resistance
tyres as the Porsche Bike S.
Both the
Porsche Bike S and Porsche Bike RS are available
now, priced at £2,999 and £4,999 respectively
from Porsche Centres throughout the UK.
