Mercedes-Benz Automatic Transmission Bike

[Rambit]

This bike sounds high tech or what. Next thing they'll be putting an engine on them. Oh wait, someone already did that I think...hehe.


Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH presents the Automatic Bike 2006: Safety and comfort - the Automatic Bike.

Stuttgart/Geneva , Feb 28, 2006

The new Automatic Bike (model year 2006) features a wealth of technical modifications and a much-enhanced sporty design. With a choice of two equipment lines, it brings a whole new dimension to muscle-powered movement. Most importantly of all, the Automatic Bike is a full four kilograms lighter than last year's model, thus making the ride even more enjoyable – fully in keeping with the Mercedes-Benz tradition.
Equipped with a Shimano "Cyber-Nexus" eight-speed gear shift system and sensor-controlled lights, the bike adapts itself to the current cycling conditions. The central on-board computer mounted on the handlebar stem provides the rider with important information such as the current bike speed and the engaged gear. Furthermore, the computer collates riding parameters such as cadence (pedalling frequency) and bike speed and then selects the optimal gear ratio automatically. As an alternative to automatic mode, the rider can change gear manually using the handlebar-mounted rocker switches.

Another safety and comfort-enhancing feature is the intelligent lighting system consisting of a front and rear light, which are activated and deactivated automatically by means of a sensory system, and also incorporate a parking-light function. Plus the rear light flashes when the bike is being ridden slowly. The Mercedes-Benz Automatic Bike comes with a choice of frame heights – 46 cm or 54 cm – and is available in two equipment lines: the basic version, which does not include the lighting system or luggage rack system, retails at € 1690 whilst the fully-equipped version costs € 1890.

The Mercedes-Benz Automatic Bike is available from authorised Mercedes-Benz dealerships. Sales in Germany start in April. The prices quoted are recommended prices for the German market only and include VAT.

Rambit

[FreebirdSRT]

Originally Posted by Rambit

This bike sounds high tech or what. Next thing they'll be putting an engine on them. Oh wait, someone already did that I think...hehe.


Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH presents the Automatic Bike 2006: Safety and comfort - the Automatic Bike.

Stuttgart/Geneva , Feb 28, 2006

The new Automatic Bike (model year 2006) features a wealth of technical modifications and a much-enhanced sporty design. With a choice of two equipment lines, it brings a whole new dimension to muscle-powered movement. Most importantly of all, the Automatic Bike is a full four kilograms lighter than last year's model, thus making the ride even more enjoyable – fully in keeping with the Mercedes-Benz tradition.
Equipped with a Shimano "Cyber-Nexus" eight-speed gear shift system and sensor-controlled lights, the bike adapts itself to the current cycling conditions. The central on-board computer mounted on the handlebar stem provides the rider with important information such as the current bike speed and the engaged gear. Furthermore, the computer collates riding parameters such as cadence (pedalling frequency) and bike speed and then selects the optimal gear ratio automatically. As an alternative to automatic mode, the rider can change gear manually using the handlebar-mounted rocker switches.

Another safety and comfort-enhancing feature is the intelligent lighting system consisting of a front and rear light, which are activated and deactivated automatically by means of a sensory system, and also incorporate a parking-light function. Plus the rear light flashes when the bike is being ridden slowly. The Mercedes-Benz Automatic Bike comes with a choice of frame heights – 46 cm or 54 cm – and is available in two equipment lines: the basic version, which does not include the lighting system or luggage rack system, retails at € 1690 whilst the fully-equipped version costs € 1890.

The Mercedes-Benz Automatic Bike is available from authorised Mercedes-Benz dealerships. Sales in Germany start in April. The prices quoted are recommended prices for the German market only and include VAT.

Rambit

Very cool Rambit. Lamborghini (spelling?), one of the first products they made were a bicycle and a tractor back in the late 60's early 70's, I think. Tractor to Countach. Like having a John Deere 650 twin-trubo, with combine options. Lol. A lot of auto manufacturers have made bicycles. I like the way the Merc-Benz bike sounds, esp. the auto gear and taking into account your cadence and terrain (hills). Porsche also makes a sweet mountain bike. I also believe Peugeot made a bicycle back in the day. If I am not mistaken, Chrysler made one at one time.

[Rambit]

Not really my bag, but I just thought it was interesting. Maybe for the person who has everything.




Rambit

[FreebirdSRT]

WTF. That is nothing more than a modded out cruiser. I wouldn't take that bike off of concrete,lol. Merc/Benz should be ashamed of themselves.

No Rambit. I am into off-road cycling, single track moutain bike trails and trial riding. Even if I had all the money and could afford the crazy prices the Auto manu. charge for these bikes, I still wouldn't buy them. I can build my own bike using parts from other more established names like Specialized, Shimano, Trek, etc. And for far less. I am a big guy and I ride the bicycle like I stole it and tend to damage alot of my parts, the bike parts that is,lol. I have only separated my shoulder once, I hit a nice big tree squared with my shoulder. My buddies and I were riding pretty hard and fast that day, I took the turn too wide and Boom. The riders behind me said I did a 360, in the air after bouncing off of the tree. I only had a 2nd degree separation but I had to walk the bike out, to my truck. The bike was to banged up for me to ride it out.