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High-tech bikes, design courtesy of Audi

Active people set their sights high. It is therefore only logical that quattro GmbH should likewise provide exclusive forms of mobility on two wheels: mountain bikes for riders who are experienced in heading off the beaten track, and trekking bikes and city bikes for leisure riders.

These bikes reflect the same expertise that is behind the vehicles produced by AUDI AG: sporty design, innovative technology and top quality standards for materials and manufacturing.

The stars in the Audi bike range are the mountain bikes Audi Cross Pro and Audi Cross.

Audi Design was responsible for designing these bikes. quattro GmbH worked together with the Audi Aluminium Centre in Neckarsulm and the well-known manufacturer Bergwerk on their development and realisation. The frame and seat tower, for example, are innovative in-house developments. The partner company Centurion Renner KG is responsible for their production, their expert servicing and their marketing through specialist dealers.

Both bikes incorporate "full-suspension technology". This means that both the front and rear wheels have springs and dampers, for excellent suspension comfort. While the damping is performed by a hydraulic component, an air spring system is used for the suspension. In technical terms, the system is a parallel to the revolutionary running gear of the allroad quattro; it improves adjustability compared with a steel spring, and reduces the weight by around 500 grams.

The hydraulic front and rear damping is also adjustable. Damping response can be adjusted at a separate valve, from sensitive to sporty/stiff, and thus adapted to individual needs. The ACROS suspension fork used on the "Cross Pro" was developed specially for Audi. As a special feature its spring travel can be adjusted from 80 to 100 mm.

The "Cross" and "Cross pro" mountain bikes have hydraulic disc brakes with perforated discs. These provide excellent braking power with only slight pressure required at the brake levers, and ensure outstanding braking performance in wet conditions. The drive and shifting components for both wheels are from the top series of the Japanese manufacturer and market leader Shimano. Weighing just 11.6 kilograms, the "Cross pro" can be fitted optionally with wheels made from Formula 1 grade carbon fibre.

A new service available from quattro GmbH demonstrates the sheer scope of Audi bikes for leisure use. "Audi Bike Tours" are an appealing way of testing out Audi bikes on a variety of different terrains - from exacting off-road conditions around Lake Garda to more relaxed touring along the Altmühl Valley. </b>

 

Me too. Might be my only mode of transportation if I don't get a job soon.

 

I would pay handsomely for one to be shipped to me here in the states... Anyone from europe here? email me at griffinpup@hotmail.com if you have any info. thanks!

 

It's a Roadster !!

 

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Hey, your fork's broken!

 

Would like to see that wheel design made for the TT!

 

I like it too, you can't have too many mountain bikes.

 

NOT! :P

 

I'm an avid mt. biker...who makes this?
Is it somebody like trek cuz I know they did put out the volkswagon editions for the 6000, 8000, and i think 8500...maybe they did it for audi, too....
-or-
is it just made by audi?