"World’s most advanced bicycle" will be unveiled next week, cost more than most NEVs

What does it take to be the “world’s most advanced bicycle”? BERU f1systems will try to answer that question next week with the unveiling of the Factor 001, a new road bike that blends F1 and biometric technology into a two-wheeled pedal pusher. BERU f1systems described a few details of the Factor 001 (including the silhouette above) this week and the highlights include: an on-board computer that included GPS, radio transmitter, and a “multi-channel electronics package which provides unique ergonometric data collection, logging and analysis capabilities; can correlate biometric data from the rider, physical force data from the bike and environmental data.” carbon ceramic brakes hydraulic braking system a made-to-measure frame (to within 1mm) for each customer As you can probably guess, all this doesn’t come cheap. The Factor 001 will cost around £20,000 (depending on options). The incredibly lightweight Factor 001 (it’s less than 7 kg with all the equipment) will be unveiled Wednesday. [Source: BERU f1systems] Continue reading “World’s most advanced bicycle” will be unveiled next week, cost more than most NEVs Auto Blog: On Two Wheels “World’s most advanced bicycle” will be unveiled next week, cost more than most NEVs originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green

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"World’s most advanced bicycle" will be unveiled next week, cost more than most NEVs