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The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, through their licensed partner n+, announced a pioneering new e-bike range. Leveraging over 75 years of Formula One motorsport technology, these e-bikes promise to transform urban mobility and recreational cycling with unprecedented performance features.

This new array of e-bikes draws heavily from the high-octane world of Formula One, incorporating cutting-edge technology directly from the racetrack. The standout among them is the Mercedes-AMG F1 Rallye Edition. It's equipped with a German-made semi-automatic pinion gearbox that can execute electronic trigger shifts in just 0.2 seconds, imitating the quick gear changes of F1 race cars. This model is also built to maintain peak performance even when shifting under load on challenging terrains, thanks to its robust design and advanced engineering.

Safety is paramount in this new range. One of the notable safety features is the smart helmet that comes with Bluetooth connectivity, integrating headlights, brake lights, and turn indicators that sync with the bike’s movement, enhancing visibility and safety on the road. Moreover, in the event of a crash, the e-bike is designed to automatically send out an emergency alert to predetermined contacts, ensuring swift response and greater safety for riders.

Another highlight is the 5.5” full-color digital dashboard present on these bikes, which provides real-time telemetry data. This feature allows riders to stay informed without distractions, focusing fully on their cycling experience.

From an environmental perspective, these e-bikes come equipped with a dual, load-balanced 720Wh battery system capable of covering up to 70 miles on a single charge. The hot-swap functionality of these batteries furthers their utility by allowing for longer distances without the need for prolonged charging stops.

Track Edition

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Track Edition e-bike is powered and priced at $5,500. This model is designed for those who seek performance and reliability in their urban mobility solutions.

Rallye Edition

The standout Mercedes-AMG F1 Rallye Edition is a powered e-bike featuring a German-made, semi-automatic pinion gearbox that mirrors the swift, precise gear changes of modern race cars. This allows riders to trigger-shift gears electronically in just 0.2 seconds, enhancing speed and efficiency and the ability to shift under load while climbing steep terrain. The Rallye Edition e-bike is priced at $7,500.

Urban Edition

For riders looking for an extremely lightweight full carbon bike for the daily commute at an affordable price, the new Urban Edition includes a full carbon chassis, carbon wheelset, and integrated carbon cockpit with flat bars, finished in a stealth matte black livery. It’s like nothing else on the market. The Urban Edition is a non-powered bike priced at $5,500.

Road Edition

The top of the range Road Edition features the top-of-the-line SRAM Red eTap electronic drivetrain and an Alcantara carbon saddle, hand-made in Germany. It's designed for one purpose—to go exceptionally quick. The Road Edition is a non-powered bike priced at $12,000.

All models are fitted with high-performance Pirelli tires, ensuring superior traction and durability across various conditions. 

This ambitious release by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS and n+ clearly aims to set a new standard in the e-bike industry, combining luxury, advanced technology, and top-notch performance features, all inspired by the high performance permeated by the Mercedes F1 team.

This article first appeared on Men's Journal and was syndicated with permission.

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