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Old September 30th 13, 11:19 PM posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Default Alfa Romeo rolls out the 4C of bicycles

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Alfa Romeo introduces the exclusive 4C IFD bicycle

- Inspired by the compact super car, the perfect balance of design and
technological innovation
- Made by the Alfa Romeo Style Centre and Compagnia Ducale, the
bicycle is entirely crafted by hand in Italy
- Available from December starting from a price of 3500 euro

Sophisticated design with a light-weight, innovative frame: these are
the features of the '4C IFD Bicycle' project designed by the Alfa
Romeo Style Centre and Compagnia Ducale. The acronym IFD (standing for
'Innovative Frame Design') places the accent on the intensive research
aimed at making the frame as light as possible.

The same principle was applied by Alfa Romeo engineers in designing
the 4C to obtain a weight/power ratio lower than 4 kg/HP, a genuine
super car result. To achieve this they decided to reduce the car's
weight by choosing materials that combine lightness and efficiency,
and improving - at times even creating - manufacturing processes that
fuse high technology and craftsmanship. The result is a total dry
weight of only 895 kg made mostly of aluminium, steel, lightened SMC
and carbon fibre.

The structure fashioned as a simplified "4" is inspired by
the dynamic, streamline style of the Alfa Romeo super car. The
innovative "C"-shaped cross-section of the frame introduces
a carbon-fibre half-tube structure made of the same high-tech material
used for the chassis of the Alfa Romeo 4C for the first time in the
world.

The profiles converge dynamically towards the junctions of the handle
bar, the chainset and the saddle to form structural strength points
joined by steel tie-rods which enhance the special construction of the
frame.

Sporty, light and innovative, the bicycle is the ideal companion of
the amazing Alfa Romeo 4C - a perfect combination of passion and
future.

Icon of style and technological innovation, the limited-edition 4C
bicycle is entirely crafted by hand in Italy for lovers of unique,
exclusive objects.

Priced from 3500 to 9000 euro, according to equipment, the most recent
gem of the Alfa Romeo Style Centre and Compagnia Ducale will be
available from December 2013 and marketed in Europe, Asia and
America.

Technical specifications

Design
Alfa Romeo Style Centre

Chassis
HM 40 carbon

Fork
HM 40 carbon

Handlebar
Deda Elementi Crono

Brakes
Campagnolo (front), Centaur U-Brake (rear)

Chainset
Campagnolo Centaur Ultra Torque

Gears
Campagnolo Centaur

Wheels
Carbon high profile (front), Aerospoke (rear)

Saddle
Customised Selle Italia Carbon

Tyres
Vittoria Open Corsa CX

Colour
Alfa Romeo red

Weight
6.900 kg

Turin, 24 September 2013

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