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If you thought Porsches came only with four wheels and sported V6 or V8 engines, you’d be wrong. Now there is a new range of Porsches that sport two wheels and feature pedal power! That’s right…and you can order one of them here too.
Porsche has now expanded its Driver’s Selection range to include new bikes, available from March 2014. The Porsche Bike RX, Porsche Bike RS and Porsche Bike utilise innovative materials to deliver a sporty ride both on the road and off it. The bikes’ have been made in a way that reminiscences the silhouette cut by the sportscars produced in Zuffenhausen.
Bike portfolioThe Bike RX features a 20-speed gear assembly supplied by Shimano and 27.5 inch wheels, and is meant for off-road cycling. The mountain bike comes with a high-end carbon frame with a low weight and outdoor-specific damping properties. It is further complemented with a DT Swiss air-suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes supplied by German brake specialist Magura.
The Bike RS also features a high-end frame, with ergonomic components made from carbon, bringing the sport bike’s overall weight to just nine kilograms. A 20-speed gear assembly makes the bike well suited for urban settings or on extended trips. The XTR equipment is provided by Shimano and the ultra-lightweight brakes are again supplied by Magura.
The third simply called the Porsche Bike, is also meant for urban riding, features an easy-shifting Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub gear assembly, which is mated to a low-wear geared belt drive, and packs MT26 Magura disc brakes.
These Porsche Bikes are also supplied with an anti-theft label, applied as standard under the paint on the frame. The label contains a unique code and is intended to deter thieves. In case of a theft, this code can then be used online to report the bike as stolen. Registered bikes can ultimately be checked by anyone – online and while on the move – simply by using an iPhone app and QR code.
The Porsche Bikes will be launched globally in three sizes (S, M and L) and will be available from March 2014.
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