Audi partners with Renovo, goes for two wheels this time
For those who want an Audi, but aren’t able to afford it, here comes the Audi Duo on two wheels. Well, we are talking about the new Audi bike, which is an upshot of a collaboration between the luxury automaker and Portland Oregon bike maker Renovo, the makers of the beautiful R4 Pursuit wooden bike. Audi and Renovo together have created three bicycles - the Duo City, Duo Sport and the Duo Road - featuring Audi logos and colors. The "duo" in the name bears reference to Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. The Audi Duo bicycle has a monocoque frame made of hardwood.
Audi says that wood offers the smoothest ride of any bicycle frame material due to its ability to absorb shocks. The Duo City and Sport bicycles use 8-speed internal hub gearing, and are designed for city use. The Duo Road is a performance road bike has narrow tires of a racing bicycle and it enjoys a 20-speed racing setup.
The Audi Duo City, Duo Sport and Duo Road are priced at $6,530, $7,350 and $7,460 respectively.
Via: Dvice/Cnet/CrunchGear
