The most striking connection to the DeLorean branding is the stainless steel frame, using Italian-made Columbus XCR tubing to make up the bulk of the bike. According to DeLorean, this has some significantly positive influences on the quality of the ride:
Stainless steel for bicycle construction, while fairly new, has some fantastic benefits for cyclists. Bicycle ride quality is made up of a number of factors, some of the more important aspects being:
• Smoothness – Complete road isolation while still maintaining a connected feeling to the terrain.
• Stiffness – Allowing full power to go into the pedals, and not lost to flexing of the frame.
• Durability – Corrosion is absolutley minimised, a very high fatigue life, low impact resistance, and ease of repair.
• Weight – Not exactly tied to ride quality, but more affecting the overall ride feel and performance.
With front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, a Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal shifting system and 28-inch wheels coated in a special reflective coat for riding at night, there are plenty of high tech wonders on the first DeLorean bike to hit stores, the DeLorean Anyday. The company also promises a Speed and Cruise version in the near future.
Of course, being DeLorean branded, it’s not the kind of bike you’re going to find at your local KMart. At $US5,495, it’s not exactly cheap, especially given it doesn’t feature gull-wing doors or a flux capacitor. Still, if you like your bike to mix style with quality, this could be an option.
Price: $US5,495
Web: DeLorean bikes
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