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Cruiser Bike a two-wheel Shelby tribute

Fans of automotive legend Carroll Shelby have traditionally lusted after masterpieces such as the Shelby Cobra and Mustang, but now they can get their fix from an entirely different beast — with two wheels. This week saw a partnership of a new kind with competition bike manufacturer Felt Bicycles, to develop a cruiser which pays […]

May 12, 2011 | By Luxuo

The Felt Shelby Cruiser

Fans of automotive legend Carroll Shelby have traditionally lusted after masterpieces such as the Shelby Cobra and Mustang, but now they can get their fix from an entirely different beast — with two wheels.

This week saw a partnership of a new kind with competition bike manufacturer Felt Bicycles, to develop a cruiser which pays homage to the iconic Shelby image.

Finished in the legendary Wimbledon White and Guardsman Blue paint scheme of some of Shelby’s most iconic vehicles (including the GT350).

Shelby-Felt

It is based on Felt’s hydro-formed aluminium tank frame, which is fitted with three-speed internal gears and linkage-designed springer forks which Felt says provide “fast and precise handling.”

The Felt Shelby Cruiser frame

The 36-spoke wheels, meanwhile, feature “blue dot” tires, another nod to Shelby’s auto racing history.

Carroll Shelby bicycle

The two-wheeler will be produced as a limited edition model from the end of this month. The Shelby bike will be available worldwide for $999.

Source: AFPrelaxnews

Felt Shelby Cruiser wheel


 
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