Cars & Autos | Thursday 9 July, 2015 2:27 pm |

If you’re a cycling enthusiast, Audi might just have the dream bike for you. The limited edition Audi Sport Racing bike has just been launched in the region. Made in partnership between Audi and fellow German company CarbonSports GmbH the Audi Sport Racing Bike will be limited to a production run of only 50 units and comes with a price tag of US$ 29,250.

 

For Audi engineers, each and every gram counts. Less is more, because less weight means more efficiency – also when it comes to bikes. So it was only natural that Audi and Carbon Sports GmbH – manufacturer of “Lightweight” carbon fiber bike components – would join forces. Lightweight makes some of the most elite carbon racing wheels in the world. The result is an exclusive, high-tech and high-performance racing bike suitable for a whole host of applications on flat terrain, in the mountains and on racetracks. 

 

“The bike is available on request and only 50 are available  worldwide”, says Chris Hinks, Director Audi Aftersales. “The Audi Sport Racing Bike is sold alongside Audi clothing and accessories. Each bike comes with a limited edition badge with individual number. For the convenient and safe transport of the bike, our dealerships offer a light-weight bicycle rack made from high-quality materials and specifically developed for your Audi.” 

 

The bike weighs in at just 5.8 kg thanks to an ultra-light, yet high rigidity, carbon frame, which itself weighs  just 790g. The frame and forks are made from T1000 carbon – reportedly the same as Audi uses in its race cars. The bike is built up with Shimano Dura Ace Di2 digital shifting system and the wheels are Lightweight Meilenstein C’s.  The Selle Italia saddle is outfitted in an Audi Sport covering made from fine nappa leather that's likely to make Audi auto drivers feel at home as it is the same leather that is  used in the new Audi R8.

 

The Audi Sport Racing Bike comes in frame heights of 48, 51, 54, 56 and 58 cm and is available at Audi dealerships in the region as of now.

 

At a glance

Frame: Lightweight “Urgestalt” carbon racing frame in Audi design. Frame heights 48/51/54/56/58 cm

Limited edition badge with individual number

Fork: Lightweight full-carbon construction in Audi design

Headset: Integrated, sealed industrial bearings

Shifting: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 digital shifting system, cassette 11–28, compact crankset 34/50

Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace

Wheelset: Lightweight “Meilenstein Clincher” 16/20 spokes

Handlebar: Lightweight “Rennbügel” carbon racing bike handlebar, width 40/42/44 cm, depending on frame height

Handlebar tape: Lightweight handlebar tape, black

Stem: 3T ARX Team Stealth, stem length 90/100/110/120 mm, depending on frame height

Seatpost: Lightweight carbon seatpost in Audi design

Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio, covering with original Audi R8 fine nappa seat leather

Tires: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II, size 700 x 25

Tube: Continental Race, 60 mm presta valve

Bottle cage: Lightweight “Edelhelfer” carbon bottle cage

Pedals: Shimano Dura Ace PD-9000, incl. cleats