Top 10 High Tech Bicycles of 2010 (Part two)

5. BMW Motorsport

Technology, performance and sportsmanship, here are three words that define the essence of any vehicle assembled by the engineers at BMW Motorsport division. The new bike has the front fork made from aluminum and weighs 12.9kg. The dual suspension fork is made by Manitou and the changing gear system is made by Shimano SLX, also haves disc brakes on both wheels.

6. Optibike USV

An e-bike that helps you burn down calories is always a inspired investment! Especially if you’re willing to pay $9,000 on a bike.  Optibike USV has a 500W electric motor that helps you climb ramps when you get tired with a maximum speed of 32km/h. It is hand-built, has disk brakes and tires with Kevlar inserts for greater strength.

7. Pronghorn APLS

Back to high-performance bicycles – Pronghorn is a Danish brand of high performance mountain bikes. APLS stand for Anti-Loss-Power-System. That means a centrally mounted suspension frame that efficiently transfers the kinetic energy on your rear wheel so you can get superior performance on the track. The frame is made from carbon fiber and you can also customize this bike as far as your imagination goes.

8. Renovo R4 Pursuit

With eight-spoke wheels, walnut and cedar frame, laminated bamboo inserts and the latest mechanisms define the Renovo R4 as a jewel on wheels for collectors. 

You can find part one of thsi article HERE

Top High Tech Bicycles of 2010 (Part One)

1. Copenhagen Wheel

This is the first e-bike in the word equipped with the intelligent Copenhagen Wheel. It can transform the mechanical energy into electricity to give you an energy boost when your powers are running off, and also collects data about the environment, your favorite routes and traffic data and displays them on your LCD screen located on the handlebars.

2. Factor 001

It costs about 27,000 pounds and for that you get: design and aerodynamic parts are made by engineers of Formula 1, an ergonomic system for the registration of multi-channel data transfer that allows you to monitor the developments in the handlebars.

3. Trek Madone 6 Series

It haves a OCLV red carbon fiber frame with 150 lighter than the 2009 model, sensor for speed, distance, cadence and DuoTrap GPS positioning, Shimano Di2 electronic shifter, 90mm hub, front asymmetrical fork Bontrager Race XXX Lite for good handling and other delicacies dedicated for wealthy cyclists.

4. Hammacher Schlemmer

Why ride a inefficient bike when the Hammacher Schlemmer can adjust in real-time the speeds, depending on the type of terrain and land slope you encounter. This is the first bike with automat shifters in the world. It has a total of eight speeds and, when tired, will pedal in your place in a maximum distance of 48 kilometers at a speed of 32 km / h.

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