Initially created to facilitate BMW’s racing program, the Bavarian firm’s M Gmbh division gradually expanded its activities to include the development and manufacturing of the company’s sportiest production cars, and more recently, crossover and SUV models as well. Now, the M brand is entering new territory with the introduction of its first racing bicycle, the M Bike Carbon Racer.
The highlight of the bicycle is the lightweight carbon frame that has been developed in-house by BMW’s M division. The German company states that the frame is extremely light and stiff, absorbs shocks, and is absolutely corrosion-free. The bicycle also comes equipped with Shimano Ultegra gears and tips the scales at just 7.4 kg or 16.3 pounds.
The frame is finished in an anthracite carbon look, while the colored accents on the rims, handlebar grips, and saddle inlay are painted in the typical BMW M red color.
Prices have not yet been released, but BMW said that the M Bike Carbon Racer will be available from select dealers as well as online on the firm’s website from June 2011.
BMW M Bike Carbon Racer (anthracite)Frame height: 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, and 60 cmFrame: Full carbon with BMW M logoRear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra RD-6700Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra FD-6700Cassette: Shimano CS6700, 11–28 sprockets, ten-speedWeight: 7.4 kg
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