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A while ago McLaren unveiled the S-Works Venge Bicycle and now Audi of America has joined the ranks of automakers selling bicycles with their new creation, the Audi Duo. Audi, in cooperation with Renovo Hardwood Bicycles has unveiled this exclusive bicycle in three different models: City, Sport, and Road. The new bicycle features a monocoque frame made of hardwood that provides a smoother ride. This feature will ensure that the new Audi duo bicycle will be recyclable and biodegradable. Audi is the first automaker to recognize the benefits of, and offer a bicycle made from, wood. The first model - Duo City - is priced at $6,350 and features an upright position for short distances, comfort, and traffic vigilance, wide puncture-resistant 32mm tires, LED lights, fenders, and a rack. The next one is called the Duo Sport and is a model priced at $7,350 that comes with the Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal gear hub, drop bars for long distances, minimum fenders, medium width, and puncture-resistant 28mm tires for less rolling resistance. The last model is the the Duo Road and is priced at $7,460. This last option features narrow tires, no fenders, minimal accessories, and an SRAM Red, compact 20-speed gear train. .
16 comments: Audi Duo Bicycle Well, it is not really that innovative for Audi to use wood on a bike. You might be surprised to find out that the first bikes that were ever made where actually crafted out of wood.
 Yeah, the bike’s really looking good. However there is one thing missing on this one, it would probably look even better if it has one of those huge grills that Audi is quite popular popular for.
 A wooden bicycle, an interesting combination. Well, thinking of its eco-friendly, recyclable kind of design, and the features, the bike must be a hit among the green lovers. But what about the high price?
Here is Similar Story US. Audi of America today announced that it has teamed up exclusively with Renovo Hardwood Bicycles, the only all-hardwood bike manufacturer in the world, to create the Duo. Duo is an Audi-inspired bicycle collection that embodies the best of both worlds, luxury and performance. An evolution of the ongoing Audi commitment to progressive ideas, the Duo serves as both a work of art and a mode of transportation that blends beauty and craftsmanship with performance and technology.  So it’s Audi’s time to join this automaker building bikes thing. Well, it really doesn’t look as spectacular as the others, but the parts list are impressive.
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04.6.2011 @ 00:18