BMW launches new 2009 Cross Country Mountain Bike

by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed)
May 27th 2009 at 2:02PM

2009 BMW Cross Country Mountain Bike - Click above to enlarge

BMW has been putting its name on various high quality and relatively pricey mountain bikes for quite some time now, and the latest edition for 2009 looks to uphold that tradition. Using a hydroformed all-aluminum full suspension frame featuring a tried-and-true 4-bar rocker arm design, the 2009 Cross Country bike from BMW is certainly an attractive machine with its Pearl White paint job and striking red rocker arm.

That rear linkage actuates a Manitou S-Type rear shock with the brand's Stable Platform Valve to eliminate unwanted and energy-sapping compression under hard pedaling. Up front, a matching Manitou R-7 Elite Absolute fork with air spring keeps weight down low. Both front and rear shocks offer 100 millimeters of travel.

Component spec includes a full Shimano XT group, including the hydraulic disc brakes. Fully built-up and ready-to-ride, the 2009 Cross Country comes in at 28.4 pounds (12.9 kilograms) – a bit on the heavy side for a competition-ready cross country mountain bike. Want one? Click here to visit the BMW Online Shop, where the bike is currently available for 2,990 euros ($3,960 in U.S. funds).

[Source: BMW]

PRESS RELEASE:

King of the Hill. The new BMW Mountainbike Cross Country.

Munich. Whether your ride takes you along single track routes, serpentine tarmac or through a dried-up river bed, the sporty, pearl white BMW Mountain Bike Cross Country excels on every surface and at every speed – thanks to its finely tunes suspension, high damping comfort and a frame geometry which allows for an athletic, inclined seating position. When going up the mountain you can count on this bike's excellent climbing ability. On downhill rides, its direct, sensitive steering characteristics ensure safety and agility. Premium components like the fully hydraulic disc brakes and a four-pivot rear suspension perfectly complements the hydroformed aluminium frame. The BMW Mountain Bike Cross Country can hold its own in any comparison. And on any terrain.

The BMW Mountain Bike Cross Country 2009 in pearl white is available at selected BMW dealers and on the Internet at www.bmw-shop.com.

Facts and figures:

BMW Mountain Bike Cross Country 2009 in pearl white
Frame height: M (47 cm), L (52 cm), XL (55 cm)
Frame: aluminium, full-spring suspension, BMW design, monochrome pearl white, red rocker arm
Fork: Manitou R-7 air telescope fork, Elite Absolute Damping suspension, 100 mm travel
Shocks: Manitou S-Type with SPV platform, rebound damping adjustable, 100 mm travel
Weight: 12.9 kg

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