DATE: 1997
COUNTRY: GERMANY
WEIGHT: 13,3 KG / 29,26 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 48,3 CM / 19,0 INCH
GEARS: 3 x 9, SHIMANO XTR
CONDITION: 2
- a mountain bike in typical BMW style
- borrowed its form from the German motorcycles
- although the aluminium frame is entirely Italian, produced in Bologna
- the TeleLever' front suspension mechanism developed by HS Products and adopted by BMW for its motorcycles prevents diving under braking
- all in all a desirable and beautifully detailed product
- aimed at the US 'weekend' off-road market as folding bike that makes journeys to forests and mountains easy
- was delivered with detachable mudguards, lights, an air pump for the suspension reservoirs, a well-written user manual and a comprehensive repair manual
- this model is number 038322.

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN

- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION

- Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Jun. 08
- Irish Examiner Apr. 11
- Mr. Porter Online Mar. 11

EXHIBITIONS

- Portland Art Museum 2013
- Design Museum Holon 2013

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
excellent condition

Gears:
very good condition

Tubes /Tyres:
very good condition

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer