Pininfarina – the company is known as one of the major contractors Ferrarri, the designer of Lancia and partner of other well-known Italian car brands, in fact, finds himself in a much wider range of topics. One of her latest creations, which had already become famous – Fuoriserie – generated custom bike luxury class. A real gem on two wheels – a mix of tradition and innovation, design developer of luxury cars and experience the Italian workshop by 43 Milano.
To create an elegant and pure shape, the Pininfarina Fuoriserie team drew inspiration from the style of the cars and bikes of the 1930-ies, saturate it with combination of modern and classic materials. Frame moulded from high quality chrome-plated steel, welded by skilled craftsmen and decorated with wooden elements made of walnut. The steering wheel and the seat is decorated with braided leather that was used for the interior of the Lancia Astura Bocca, an iconic model designed by Pininfarina in 1936.
The innovative component is the system Fuoriserie Bike+ optimizing the energy of the cyclist through a miniature electric motor built into the rear wheel, and allows you to overcome over the long haul. This bike will replace other means of transport and will be particularly useful, for example, during excursions to the old coastal cities of the Mediterranean.
Fuoriserie electric system is complemented by a powerful rear lights and a front headlight that uses a completely new kind of high efficiency lighting, and Built in front and rear wheel Dynamo-elements that allow you to charge during the trip your mobile device.
At the request of a customer bike can be equipped with various accessories, including made to order bags hanging from The Bridge.
The first Pininfarina Fuoriserie was presented on March 26, 2014 in Seoul the exhibition of Seoul Living Design Fair. He will be produced in a workshop by 43 Milano in a limited edition of 30 copies. The cost of the basic equipment, without a system of Bike+ will be €6,000 and the top version is €9,000.
© Text: Egor Lanin, ruYachts Magazine, 2014
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Egor Lanin
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Journalist, news editor. The team ruYachts.com 2014. Major topics: motor yachts, concepts, gadgets and technology.
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