Alpenchallenge 01 TWO
Configurations
Ask Arne, and he’ll tell you it’s inexcusable not to ride a bike when you live in the city with the biggest green belt in Europe. That’s Hamburg, if you were wondering. Arne had grown tired of the ‘diesel debate’ and Germany’s dominant car industry. The eco-conscious architect known for his sustainable and stylish residential properties scoured the market for a do-all bike. “That’s when I landed on the Alpenchallenge,” he explains. “It really struck a chord, I can’t fault its versatility and, of course, that design just screamed at me. I hop on it and in no time at all I’m with a client or on-site. Those moments on the bike are priceless for my mind as well, as it gives me clarity on projects. I’d say that the perspective that I get of buildings and cityscapes on two wheels has really helped my work too.”The Story
All-round capabilities, eco credentials and enjoying a green city get Arne’s vote.
In Detail
Technology
Spec
Alfine 8Frame
Alpenchallenge 01, Eccentric bottom bracketTubing
Al-13 Premium Triple-butted, Hydroformed AluminiumFork
Alpenchallenge 01, Full carbonGears
1x8Chainwheel
Gates CenterTrack CDX-CT, 55Cassette
Gates CDX-CT SureFit, 24Chain
Gates CDX-CT, 115Shifters
Shimano Alfine 8, Rapidfire PlusBrakes
Shimano MT500/MT500 / RT54 rotors (160/160) *Handlebar
BMC LSB 02Stem
BMC LSM 02Seatpost
BMC LSP 02Saddle
Selle Royal VivoHubs
Shimano M4050 (F) / Alfine 8 (R)Rims
DT Swiss R522DTires
Continental Contact Speed, 28mmInfos
Fenders and Kickstand ReadyWeight (Kg)
10.5Frame Material
Aluminum
Size | S | M | L | XL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rider Height CM | <168 | 168-180 | 178-190 | >190 |
Top Tube MM (tt) | 547 | 575 | 590 | 617 |
Wheelbase MM (wb) | 992 | 1022 | 1037 | 1075 |
Seat Angle (sa) | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
Seatpost Length MM | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
Stack MM | 533 | 571 | 590 | 628 |
Trail MM (trail) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
Rear Center MM (rc) | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 |
Reach MM (reach) | 390 | 406 | 415 | 431 |
Head Tube MM (ht) | 100 | 140 | 160 | 200 |
Head Angle (ha) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
BB Drop MM (drop) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
Stem Length MM | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
Seat Tube MM (st) | 440 | 485 | 515 | 560 |
Stem Angle | ±12 | ±12 | ±12 | ±12 |
Crank Length MM | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 |
Fork Rake MM (fr) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
Front Center MM (fc) | 591 | 620 | 635 | 663 |
Fork Length MM (fl) | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Bar Width MM | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |
Backsweep | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |