Polestar is known as a high-performance electric car brand, but the company has long made inroads into other interesting sectors, with the latest and greatest example of this being a unique mountain bike that was designed as part of a collaborative effort with bicycle company Allebike.
Positioned as a special-edition interpretation of Allebike's 'Alpha' mountain bike, this particular two-wheeler revolves around a hand-built carbon-fiber-reinforced frame. It also happens to be designed for downcountry riding, which explains the upright seating posture and the angled head tube, both of which are designed to assist riders when they're ploughing down hills. The bike is a full-suspension product and makes use of the same dampers that Polestar wields in its vehicles.
This unique mountain bike is truly a limited-edition offering, with only 100 units to be made available for a price of $9,500 each.
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This Unique Mountain Bike Was Partly Engineered By An Electric Car Company
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Vehicles and Bikes - The trend of collaborations between auto companies and bike makers presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of high-performance electric bikes.
2. Downcountry Bike Riding - The trend of downcountry bike riding highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design of bikes that are optimized for descending hills at high speeds.
3. Full-suspension Bikes - The trend of full-suspension bikes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of bikes that offer greater comfort and stability on rough terrain.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - There is an opportunity for automotive companies to expand into the bike market by collaborating with established bike manufacturers.
2. Sports and Outdoor Recreation - The trend of downcountry bike riding presents opportunities for innovation in sporting goods and outdoor recreation equipment.
3. Carbon Fiber Manufacturing - The trend of using carbon fiber in bike design presents opportunities for innovation in carbon fiber manufacturing technology.