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• Innovative bike designed by Walter de’Silva’s team • Lightweight aluminium frame plays a central role The Audi design mountain bikes, which have picked up a number of design awards, reflect the same expertise that is behind the brand’s cars: sportiness, original design, innovative technology and top quality standards for materials and manufacturing. The lightweight aluminium frame built according to the Audi Space Frame concept plays a central role in the development of this cycle concept. The milled parts of the seat dome with their filigree design provide a striking visual contrast with the powerful oversized tubes of the main frame.
Audi Design was responsible for designing these innovative mountain bikes. quattro GmbH worked together with the Aluminium Centre in Neckarsulm and ADP Engineering GmbH on the development of the frame and seat dome. The partner company Merida and Centurion Germany GmbH is responsible for producing the bikes and for providing competent service. The Audi design Cross Pro RS is the highlight of the Audi cycle range. Its equipment stands up to comparison in every respect: the Audi design Cross Pro RS has the latest Shimano XTR/XT gear components. On the Shimano XT Hollowtech II crankset, the bottom bracket is for the first time integrated directly into the crank. This not only brings a significant weight saving, but also boosts the strength of the entire drive system.
The SPV suspension system comprising the Manitou Minute 2:00 suspension fork and Manitou Swinger Air rear shock prevents rocking of the chassis as a result of drive train effects and displacement of the rider’s weight. The SPV system remains inactive when exposed to these suspension effects, but responds precisely to even minor surface irregularities. This means that no pedalling energy is wasted, and that full control over the chassis is maintained at all times in off-road conditions. The suspension, damping and SPV system can moreover be adjusted separately for the suspension fork and rear shock. The lightweight all-hydraulic Magura Marta SL disc brakes offer extremely precise control and provide reliable braking power in dry and wet conditions alike. The Audi design Cross Pro RS is equipped with the Mavic Crossmax SL Disc System wheel set, which is again extremely light. The components are made from aluminium alloys specially designed to withstand the type of load encountered. The aluminium alloy of the rim, for example, is around 30 percent stronger than that of conventional aluminium rims.
The saddle affords high seating comfort even on longer tours thanks to the gel filling and the recess in the saddle surface. The Continental Vapor Pro tyres with the new tread design significantly reduce rolling resistance. The tyre rolls particularly quietly on roads, but retains its outstanding traction in off-road conditions. The special formulation provides optimised grip in wet conditions on any kind of surface. Weighing 11.3 kg, the Audi design Cross Pro RS is the lightest member of the Audi mountain bike family. The Audi design Cross Pro RS is available in three frame heights: 46, 50 and 54 centimetres. Price: 3,990 euros The Audi design Cross Pro RS is available through Audi dealers and at www.audi.de/shop.
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