
Munich. The new BMW Exploro bike series sees the
Bavarian carmaker shifting its focus to the pleasure of travel on two
wheels across an exceptionally broad spectrum of settings. BMW joined
forces with long-established bicycle manufacturer 3T to create three
types of bike for myriad use cases. The common thread running through
the trio is a unique combination of state-of-the-art technology and
progressive design. Customers can choose from a gravel bike, road bike
or urbanbike, each of which can also be ordered with an electric motor.
With their visually expressive design and high-quality components,
all the new special-edition models embody the passion for performance
and premium quality that has marked out BMW bikes since their very
beginnings. All the bikes have a full-carbon-fibre frame, which can be
ordered in a choice of six sizes.
12-speed gearing, hydraulic disc brakes – and a fully
integrated rear-wheel hub motor, if desired.
The electronic, wireless 12-speed gearing of the Rival AXS groupset
from SRAM results in both crisp, precise gear changes and an
uncluttered cockpit. In addition, the clear and elegant design of the
carbon fibre frames, which all come in a modern two-tone paint finish,
underscores the routing of the cables for the hydraulic disc brakes
inside the frame. While the lower section of the frame – from the
bottom bracket to the height of the seat stay – sports a darker colour
shade, the top tube and the upper sections of the seatpost and fork
catch the eye in a lighter tone.
With a 40-tooth sprocket and a cassette spread of 10-44 teeth, the
unit always serves up the right ratio – for steep climbs or fast, flat
routes, as the occasion demands. The hydraulic SRAM Rival brakes with
160-millimetre discs generate the stopping power required by the
performance situation at hand. The electrified versions of the bikes,
each of which are equipped with a Mahle X20 rear-wheel hub motor,
deliver an extra injection of power. The full system integration and
low weight of the electric motor give the BMW Exploro e-bikes a design
almost identical to that of their classical siblings.
The right BMW bike for gravel, road and leisure.
The BMW Exploro Gravel will be at home on any gravel
track, thanks to its 27.5-inch aluminium wheels, Pirelli Cinturato
Gravel tyres, carbon fibre seatpost, Selle Italia Model X Superflow
saddle and carbon fibre racing bike handlebars. But it is also
unperturbed by surfaced roads. Providing electric pedal assistance for
riders of the BMW Exploro Gravel electric is a
discreetly integrated hub motor, which can power the bike over
significant distances with the energy from its 350 kWh battery.
Customers opting for the BMW Exploro Road will enjoy
standout over asphalt surfaces. 28-inch carbon fibre wheels, Panaracer
GravelKing Slick tubeless ready tyres, an aero seatpost, Selle Italia
saddle and carbon fibre racing bike handlebars keep weight extremely
low and open the door to higher speeds. The BMW Exploro Road
electric promises a significant weight saving over its
electrified siblings thanks to its smaller battery (just under
250 kWh), but also offers a slightly shorter range.
For those seeking a two-wheeled solution for commuting, shopping and
leisure trips, the BMW Exploro Urban is an agile bike
for urban environments that teams nimble 27.5-inch aluminium wheels
with flat handlebars and a comfortable Brooks Cambium saddle.
Meanwhile, the BMW Exploro Urban electric also excels
over longer distances courtesy of the efficient pedal assistance
delivered by its Mahle X20 hub motor with 350 kWh battery.
All six BMW Exploro bicycles are now available from specialist
retailers and priced as follows:
BMW Exploro Gravel – €4,999
BMW Exploro Gravel electric – €7,999
BMW Exploro Road – €5,999
BMW Exploro Road electric – €8,999
BMW Exploro Urban – €4,999
BMW Exploro Urban electric – €7,999