2008 Mercedes-Benz Trailblazer - It is a top range bike

Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Benz mountain bike
by Thami Masemola
April 10, 2008 4:13 PM
Filed Under: General, German, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz is adding to its bike collection with the new mountain bike. The new €2,790 bike is a study in sophistication and hi technology, employing such solutions as high-quality aluminium and a four-link rear suspension. So advanced is the suspension that in principle it works like AIRMATIC, the air suspension system of the S- Class. It uses an individually adjustable air chamber. Damping is controllable by an adjustable oil cycle. Mercedes-Benz is keen on keeping the comfort philosophy of their car division visible throughout its product lineup, and as such has spent serious money working on this bike. The bike itself has been developed by Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH, ADP Engineering GmbH and the Mercedes-BenzDesign Centre in Sindelfingen and features two versions, a Comfort Edition and a Sport Edition.

There are parts also adapted for the difference in men’s and women’s bodies, to accommodate the fact that we are built differently. Another area of importance is the braking system which uses fully hydraulic Avid Juicy Five disc brakes that measure 185cm on their rotors. Although we have no claimed braking times at all, they are said to be able to stop the bike is excellent time under most circumstances.

Source: Mercedes-Benz
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joelynn
April 10, 2008 5:13 PM
Mercedes expands into another niche.... the Mercedes-Benz Toaster anyone? Deploying the same heating technology as the seats in a S-class and with special anti-burning cameras...

LJUHA
April 10, 2008 6:33 PM
Nah, they just have to make bicycles so that their product lines average fuel consuption doesn't go too high.

OldGit
April 10, 2008 6:46 PM
This is not at all anything special. The rear linkage is stolen from Turner/Kona Bikes and is an old design (15+ years?). The pivots at the very rear (far left) look to me like the Specialized (patented) designed pivot, which could end up in a court case as has happened in the past.

kevoluetion
April 11, 2008 12:40 AM
At least this doesnt have ugly headlights

ADJ-117
April 11, 2008 2:08 AM
That reminds me more of a Giant Reign. And there is no way in hell i'd pay that much for that bike. If i had that much money i'd be looking more at something like a Scott Ransom.

AMGspeed
April 11, 2008 3:19 AM
This bike's a piece...trust me, I know bikes, and for the price theyre charging for the build on it its not worth any of it. pretty lame build too.

3Iceman
April 11, 2008 4:52 AM
When is AMG version coming?:-)

phobos
April 11, 2008 5:00 PM
AMG version is coming in near time..turbocharged :)

GeoKrpan
April 14, 2008 7:51 AM
Poseur bike, for roof racks only. You would NEVER see one on the dirt.

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