Mercedes’ new folding bike was first announced in early June, but the manufacturer has now revealed a few new tidbits about what some might consider the perfect commuter vehicle. Annointed with the magic three-pointed star, Mercedes defines this folding bike as “the most compact, sustainable and lightweight urban runabout yet.” The two-wheeler sports an exclusive folding mechanism that allows it to measure only 80 x 80 x 35 cm (about 31 x 31 x14 inches) when all folded up - which will easily fit into most car trunks. Since the press release (found after the jump) comes from the UK, it speaks about the benefits of using this particular Benz in London to avoid the £8 Congestion Charge. If that’s where you use it, according to Mercedes, this bike will pay for itself in six months. Why that long? At £1,099, this bike isn’t cheap. Wondering if they’re alone? BMW has also its own range of bicycles.
Gallery: Mercedes Folding Bike
[Source: Mercedes]
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