Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Mercedes-Benz folding bike to hit the roads


Well known German car producer Mercedes offers a novel Mercedes folding bike for UK commuters. This stunner features an 8-speed sequential transmission which appears to be clutch less, independent front and rear suspension as well as mighty disc brakes for high level of security.What makes it stand out in a crowd is its portability as it can be easily stowed in a packed train or a car boot.

When fully folded, this marvelous Mercedes folding bike measures just 80 x 80 x 35 cm while its aluminum frame makes it an easy thing to carry. The Mercedes folding bike comes in two colors including silver and white. This environmentally friendly Mercedes folding bike is priced at 1 099 GBP while offering a relaxed joy ride instead of driving your car.

This charming folding bike appears to be suitable for urban commuting. The Mercedes folding bike is easy to operate with just few seconds needed to use one of two various folded positions for comfortable parking. If the Shuttle position is used, the bike will be easily pushed or steered which makes it highly maneuverable.

Offering a green driving, the bike also allows staying physically fit while being mobile. The suspension travel of the aluminum frame is 40 mm at the rear and front so you may adjust it so that you could drive comfy. Additionally, this driving marvel offers an ergonomic hand grips, adjustable gel saddle, folding pedals and Continental tires coming with reflective side walls.

In addition, there is a side stand, a protective metal cover, a luggage rack for easy carriages and a sprung flick bell. Sustainable riding is guaranteed as the replica produces no carbon emissions. So if you are prepared to get out of you car and start riding once in a while it will be beneficial to our polluted earth.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Mercedes G- Wagon - The "REAL" Off-Roader..!!

If ever there was a vehicle from Mercedes-Benz which is known more for it's off road antics rather than the flawless luxury that we expect from the three pointed star, it's the G-wagen. Introduced in 1979, its distinctive design has remained largely unchanged in thirty years and now its outstanding engineering have long since elevated the cross-country vehicle to cult status and made it one of the most coveted vehicles in the automobile market.

At the 1979 market launch, the vehicle came with four engine variants, with outputs ranging from 53 kW/72 hp to 110 kW/150 hp. A station wagon and a panel van, each in a short- and a long-wheelbase version, were the four original body variants available. These were complemented by an open cross-country vehicle with short wheelbase as a fifth body variant.

Through the years, the G-Class has kept abreast of technological progress. It boasts an extremely efficient drive system. Combining permanent all-wheel drive with the electronically controlled 4ETS traction system, ESP?, a "low-range" ratio, plus three driver-selectable differential locks, the G-Class is a match for any off-road challenge, and at the same time affords typical Mercedes-Benz handling safety on the tarmac.

The proven basic technical concept remains unchanged even today. Nevertheless, the engineers have continuously upgraded the engineering and equipment since 1979. Automatic transmission and air conditioning have been available since 1981; since 1990 the G-Class has featured permanent all-wheel drive, differential locks on front and rear axles, and a fully lockable centre differential as standard. And since 2001 the G-Class has additionally offered ESP, 4ETS and Brake Assist, giving it a combination of efficient traction and handling safety systems unparalleled worldwide. A worthy alternative to the defender then? Definitely!