Audi Wood Bikes

I thought it was still April Fool’s…

Audi Goes Green With Fewer Wheels, More Wood

If you understand German companies, you know the emphasis they place on “green” manufacturing and sustainability. Audi’s latest line of vehicles takes this concept to a whole new level.

Borrowing a page from Morgan’s engineering manual, the Germany automaker is introducing a series of wooden-framed rides. Three different models will be available, aimed at urban commuters, performance enthusiasts and those that favor long distance road trips.

The information comes directly from Audi’s PR department, and refers to a line of three hardwood-framed bicycles recently announced by Audi.

According to the automaker, wood offers the smoothest ride of any bicycle frame material, thanks to its ability to absorb shock and vibration. Contrary to what you might think, properly dried wood is also particularly light; in fact, Audi claims that wood weighs just one quarter as much as aluminum per cubic inch. 

This completely ignores the fact that aluminum-framed bicycles rely on hollow tubing to save weight, but Audi’s spin on the subject does make it sound good. 

The company also points out that wooden bicycles further Audi’s commitment to sustainability, and are both recyclable and biodegradable.
 

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