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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Mercedes-Benz launches folding bike for urban commuters
If you drive around in an E280, you can’t possibly buy just any old bicycle for your school/college-going kid. Indeed, what you must get for him/her is Mercedes-Benz’s latest folding bike, which should be just perfect for a spot of commuting in the city.
The Mercedes-Benz bike, which costs the equivalent of Rs 86,000 in Europe, is fitted with an eight-speed sequential ‘clutchless’ transmission from Shimano, powerful disc brakes all-round and fully independent front and rear suspension. According to a press release from Mercedes-Benz, ‘The folding bike is perfect for the urban commuter, or the non-driver who has always hankered after something bearing the three-pointed star.’
The bike’s folding mechanism is easy to operate and takes just a few seconds, and there are two different folded positions for maximum convenience. When in the completely folded down position, the bike measures just 80x80x35cm and can easily be stored in the boot of a car.
Since it’s a Mercedes-Benz product, the folding bike comes with lots of high-spec bits – an adjustable gel saddle, Continental tyres with reflective side walls, folding pedals, sprung-flick bell, a protective fabric cover bag and even a luggage rack for added practicality.
Want one for yourself or your kid? Pedal down to your friendly neighbourhood M-B dealership and ask them to import one for you now!
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