Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 22y 1m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 03/02/06 12:14 AM Posted 03/02/06 12:14 AM Ford Performance Vehicles has added a pair of limited edition Mountain Bikes custom design exclusively for FPV. For the elite cyclist, the range-topping bike has a space age and lightweight carbon fibre frame with long-travel Manitou front suspension with 90mm of travel and hydraulically-activated Shimano dual disc brakes. This bike is also fitted with a top-flight 27-speed Shimano drivetrain, including the latest dual-control gear levers and a heavy-duty crankset with an integrated bottom bracket. The carbon fibre mountain bike, which features the FPV logo on the headstem and bottom bar, has a recommended retail price of $4400.00. FPV will also introduce an entry-level mountain bike with a high-strength alloy frame, 27-speed Shimano gearing with Deore LX rear derailleur, RST front suspension with 80mm of travel and Promax cable-operated dual disc brakes with 160mm rotors. This bike has a recommended retail price of $990.00. Both mountain bikes can be ordered through all Ford and Ford Performance Vehicle Dealer Network and at the Ford Performance Racing headquarters in Campbellfield, Victoria. The bikes are scheduled for delivery in August, 2006.
stang Legacy Donating Member 1,353 Member For: 22y 8m 10d Location: Melbourne Posted 03/02/06 12:28 AM Posted 03/02/06 12:28 AM will these bikes suffer from brake shudder I wonder,the last time I had overboost on my push bike I ran into the back of a car.And what about warranty...."Sorry sir these bikes were not designed t be ridden in a performance manner".Hmmmm let me think......Nope not for me manolo.
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 22y 1m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 03/02/06 12:38 AM Author Posted 03/02/06 12:38 AM I just hope it doesnt have "chain clunk" when I change gears.Should I go the 25 speed manual or the 26 speed auto?
Deaks Member 93 Member For: 20y 11m 26d Location: Eastern Burbs of Melbourne Posted 03/02/06 01:42 AM Posted 03/02/06 01:42 AM They can shave weight off something that weigh bugger all to start with, but cant save a few pounds on the real deal?Maybe they should turn the C/F frames into ADR'd bonnets.....
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 22y 1m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 03/02/06 01:45 AM Author Posted 03/02/06 01:45 AM http://www.fpv.com.au/index.asp?link_id=5.600Full story and pictures
xrboss8 Member 156 Member For: 21y 3m Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 03/02/06 03:12 AM Posted 03/02/06 03:12 AM Might be a good way to get an FPV Sido number
F6 RAPID Formerly Turbo6 Legacy Donating Member 2,332 Member For: 23y 8m 22d Location: North Brisbane Posted 03/02/06 03:42 AM Posted 03/02/06 03:42 AM I would like to see the service dept give these a go??What about driveline shunt? Is it an option??
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 22y 1m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 03/02/06 03:59 AM Author Posted 03/02/06 03:59 AM I want brembos on mine!
harvyk Member 1,070 Member For: 21y 6m 29d Location: The North Cooma End of Canberra... Posted 03/02/06 05:03 AM Posted 03/02/06 05:03 AM Yeah but, I'd never get one, the speed limiter kicking in at 40km/h would be way to annoying...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 22y 5m 5d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 03/02/06 05:12 AM Posted 03/02/06 05:12 AM Jetmir will have is BMX riced up to match in no time
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