Audi announced their new partnership with Renovo Hardwood Bicycles to create the exclusive duo bicycle. Audi’s new bicycle is built on a monocoque hardwood frame and features various design elements inspired by its cars. Available in three models, City, Sport and Road, the new Audi Hardwood Bicycle is able to better absorb shocks thanks to its wooden frame. Wood is about one-fourth the weight of aluminum, while having equal or superior stiffness, durability, and toughness.
Audi's Hardwood bicycle features a number of interesting innovations, such as a belt drive, aluminum and carbon fiber components, disk brakes and LED lighting. Each bike is hand-made Renovo’s Portland, Ore., studio.
Audi prices the new Hardwood bicycles from 6,530 USD for the City version, to 7,460 USD for the most expensive Road version.
Audi Hardwood Bicycle Specs:
- duo City – A cafe/leisure bike, urban explorer and all-weather commuter; the most approachable
bike for casual cyclists. Features include an upright position for short distances, comfort and traffic vigilance; wide puncture-resistant 32mm tires; LED lights; fenders; rack; The duo City drivetrain features the smooth, quiet and grease-free Gates CenterTrack belt drive coupled to the Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub gear, for effortless and maintenance-free shifting. Price: $6,530
- duo Sport – A fitness, long-distance all-weather commuter, perfect for cyclists seeking long-distance comfort and safety. The Sport drivetrain features the smooth, quiet and grease-free Gates CenterTrack belt drive coupled to the
Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal gear hub, for effortless and maintenance-free shifting. Other features include drop bars for long distances; minimum fenders; medium width and puncture-resistant 28mm tires for less rolling resistance. Price: $7,350
- duo Road – A performance road bike, good for club and century rides. Features include narrow tires; no fenders; minimal accessories; and SRAM Red, compact 20-speed gear train. Price: $7,460
