BMW M Bike Carbon Racer enters the bicycle market

The M Gmbh division, which started out as a division to manage BMW's racing programs, has been gradually expanding its activities of late, by producing performance versions of its production cars, crossovers and SUVs. Now, it has entered the world of bicycles by producing the BMW M Bike Carbon Racer.

As the name suggests, the Carbon Racer's frame is built from lightweight carbon that has been developed in-house by BMW's M division. BMW claims that the frame is extremely light and stiff, can absorb shocks, and is absolutely corrosion-free. The bike also comes with Shimano Ultegra gears and weighs just 7.4 kg.

The frame is finished in an anthracite carbon look, while the coloured accents on the rims, handlebar grips, and saddle inlay are painted in BMW's trademark M red colour. BMW has not released the price of the M Bike Carbon Racer, but states that it will be available from selected dealers from June 2011.