13 Oct 2011

Porsche expands Driver’s Selection bike range with Bike RS and S models


The Bike RS -an abbreviation Porsche also uses on its four wheeled motorized vehicles that stands for Renn Sport (Race Sport) -weighs in at around 9 kg (19.8 lb) thanks to the extensive use of carbon fiber, primarily in the frame, forks, handlebars, stem and seat post. Porsche claims the carbon fiber frame offers the rider both maximum stability and damping characteristics.
Other components include Shimano XTR 20 speed gearing, weight-optimized carbon brake levers, Magura hydraulic disc brakes, Crank Brothers wheels, and smooth rolling tires. The Bike RS comes in small, medium and large sizes and retails for GBP4,999 (approx. US$7,820).
The Bike S restricts the use of carbon fiber to the forks, with the frame made of 7005 hydroforming aluminum. As a result, the S is slightly heavier than its counterpart, coming in at around 11 kg (24.2 lb). The S model also features hydraulic disc brakes and a Shimano 11-speed Alfine internal hub gear system with a low-gear belted drive. It is also available in small, medium and large sizes and retails for GBP2,999 (approx. US$4,690).
Both bikes also come with an anti-theft label containing a unique code number and QR code located on the frame, which allows users to register the bike on a website, report a theft, and allow buyers of second hand bikes to check if a bike has been reported stolen before buying it.

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