It is now a growing trend in the watchmaking world to link one's name to sport in all its forms, be it cars, motorbikes, tennis or golf. This time we are talking about bicycles and in particular Hublot, which launches itself into the world of racing bikes. It is a partnership with the company BMC to produce 30 bikes in a limited series (in the same spirit, the brand has already produced a very limited series of skis with the Swiss manufacturer Zai). As a special feature, this bike is 'All Black', made with innovative materials resulting from cutting-edge technology. The result is a bike of exceptional rigidity and lightness: ceramic has been used in the pedal bearings to reduce friction and the frame is made of carbon fibre for rigidity and strength.
The first example will be tested during the 'World Stars Cycling Criterium' in Monaco on 3 July, the eve of the start of the Tour de France. This is a charity race organised by Star Team for the Children under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, in which legendary cyclists such as Eddy Merckx, Tony Rominger, Richard Virenque, Laurent Jalabert and Pedro Delgado will participate.
Technical details:
BMC SLT01 frame, carbon fibre and aluminium
48 SL carbon fork
DT Carbon RRC Aero wheels
SLR Kit carbon saddle
Campagnolo SuperRecord 11-speed groupset
Speedplay Nanogram Titanium pedals
Total weight 6.9 kg
