News June 21 2006

Alfa launches new two-wheeled model

The Paris car show in September will see Alfa launch two new models, but they will only have two wheels and their power output will not be measured in kilowatts, but limited to one human power with the Italian car maker revealing three bikes to sit alongside its more conventional output.

The 'Alfa Romeo Stradale' is a joint collaboration between Wolfgang Egger, Chief Designer at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, and Veber Ferrari, lead designer at Compagnia Ducale. The shape of the frame has been inspired by the shield on the Alfa badge. The frame is made from TIG welded aluminium 7005 alloy, while the forks are carbon fibre, partially exposed to highlight the link with Alfa Romeo. With the exception of the Michelin tyres, all the components are Italian, including Campagnolo for the 2x10 gears, Miche for the 28-spoke wheels and brakes, and Sella Italia for the saddle which has specifically been designed for comfort. The bike weighs in at just 9.8 kilos.

The Stradale name given to the first Alfa Romeo bike is both a link to the history of the car maker, with legends such as the 1867 Tipo 33-2 Stradale, but also is an indicator that this is a bike intended for road use.

The Alfa Romeo Cross, on the other hand, is, as its name suggests and its colour from the Alfa Romeo Kamal four wheel drive reveals, is intended for off-road use. Indeed the colour is not just the only Kamal inspired element of the design. The frame’s lines deliberately mimic those of the Kamal. Completing and topping the Alfa Romeo bike range at the Paris Motor Show will be a limited edition carbon fibre racing bike, the details of which will be released at the show.

Photo caption: From left to right, Maurizio Scanavino (Fiat Brand Promotion), Vezio Pagnotta, Paolo Pagnotta and Veber Ferrari unveiled the Alfa Romeo Stradale bicycle reveal the Alfa Romeo Stradale.

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Alfa Romeo Stradale technical specifications

1. Design: Centro Stile Alfa Romeo
2. Frame: Alloy series 7005, TIG welded
3. Fork: Carbon fibre Handle bars Integrated aluminium
4. Crankset: Campagnolo Veloce 2x10 “Compact”
5. Front/Derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce CT
6. Shifters/brake: Campagnolo Veloce “Ergopower” Flat levers
7. Wheels: Miche Racing 28 spokes
8. Saddle: Sella Italia
9. Tyres: Michelin Sport 700x23
10. Pedals: Double System
11. Net weight (kg): 9.8