Many car manufacturers have sold bikes, as part of the lifestyle product line. Some are really crappy, Jeep and a PT Cruiser labled beach cruiser sort of bike come to mind. BMW and Porsche have done it. Hummer does it. Much of the time it’s just a mediocre bike with the carmaker’s name on it, sold at the dealer. Sometimes though the bikes are actually very nice. Not usually the case, unfortunately.
And Saab had official bike – S1152 – Saab bike. Very nice bike to ride or great for a Saab enthusiast/collector. Folds away for easier storage.
In fact, there was not only one Saab bike, there were more, but only one was the official. Official “Saab Everywhere Bike” folds very easily, making it the ultimate bike to carry on or in the car. Officiel Lifestyle Bike is a “city bike” designed by Dutch bicycle firm Biomega.
Original bike was very expensive, about $1200,but fortunately there are much cheaper alternatives:
- SAAB SAF-206 folding bike $ 219.21
- Saab Sa9 1607A $ 350 – 400
- Saab SA2027
Like a copy of this nice article.
The concept is good by Saab and many other big brands have also been to bicycles. I guess, this is a good profiting strategy by these big brands to churn some extra profit by labeling the bicycles with their brand logo.
Found your blog. Its really nice on sports bike. I appreciate your article. Its important to get good sports bike for exercise. So thanks for sharing all that important information.
I actually got to see one in person at an old local Saab mechanic friend shop!