The History of Porsche bicycles

The first Porsche bicycle: 1990 Prototype

Porsche Bike Spyder 9.85
One-of-a-kind prototype mountain bike built by Weissach engineers and technicians. This bike was featured in the May 1991 edition of Christophorusmagazine and weighed less than 22 pounds (9.85 kilograms). Parts came from France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Japan, and the United States. The effort was said to be led by Dr. Ulrich Bez, who at the time managed Porsche's Vehicle Research and Development.

The early bike years — 1996 – 2004:

Porsche Bike S - $2,250.00 (MSRP)
This mountain bike with an aluminum frame and front suspension was commissioned by Porsche and produced by Votec in Germany from 1996-1998. The bikes sold in the United States were painted Guards Red. In Germany and the rest of Europe, white, gray, and black models were also sold. The 26-pound bike with 26-inch wheels bike featured Votec GSIII front shocks, hydraulic brakes, grip shifters, 3x8 Sachs Neos gearing, and a leather Selle Italia Expedia seat. Came in 17-inch and 20-inch sizes.

Porsche Bike ST - $2,500.00 (MSRP)
The Bike ST is a "touring" version of the Bike S. This bike is basically the same as the Bike S but was configured for a more comfortable ride, including a larger and more adjustable seat, mud guards on the front and rear wheels, a rack above the rear wheel, better braking in wet conditions, and front lighting. This bike is extremely rare in the US.

Porsche Bike FS - $4,500.00 (MSRP)
This rugged mountain bike was the upgrade to the Bike S. The Bike FS also featured an aluminum frame but included both front and rear shocks. This raised its weight to 29 pounds. The Bike FS was shipped in blue. The Bike FS's Sachs Plasma gearing became an upgrade to the Bike S in 1998. Leather Selle Italia Flite Transalp seat included. Came in 17-inch and 20-inch sizes.

Porsche Bike FS Evolution - $10,612 (MSRP)
The Bike FS Evolution was a limited-run upgrade to the Bike FS from 2001-2002. It was painted either bright yellow or gray and featured a carbon-fiber frame, full suspension, bright yellow composite three-spoke rims, and hydraulic disc brakes (a first for a Porsche bike). This bike was Porsche's best effort at the time and still holds up well to the most technically advanced bikes of today.

Porsche Bike R - (MSRP $10,000)
The Bike R was an out-and-out racing road bike offering outstanding cornering and straight-line stability. Another lightweight aluminum-frame bike from the late '90s, the Bike R also included the ultra-light Shimano Dura Ace gearing. The tires were special Porsche edition Continental Grand Prix 3000 tires with yellow tread to match the bike's accent colors.

Porsche Carrera GT Carbon Edition - No price listed
Only 11 of these special edition mountain bikes were produced. Ultra rare and only top of the line components were used, including a carbon-fiber frame and Votec GS4 full suspension. If you are a collector of rare Porsche memorabilia, this is the bike to own.

Porsche Bike X - ($5,000 estimate)
Limited run of only a couple years in the early 2000s. Only sold in Germany. One German eBay seller reported only 250 produced. The Bike X is a Hybrid bicycle - half road bike, half mountain bike. The bike was built for Porsche by Storck in Germany. A matte black aluminum road bike frame was matched with a mountain bike handle bar, front shocks, seat post shock, 700c mountain bike tires and exceptional range of gears (3x9). The Bike X came in three sizes and is known for its embossed Porsche logos.

Modern bikes - 2011 to present:
Today at the dealership you can test ride the new Porsche Bike S, Bike RX, and Bike RS models. All three are ultra lightweight with the most modern components on any bike sold today.

Porsche Bike S - $3,699.87 (MSRP)
The new Bike S is a general-use bike with a high-performance frame made of hydroformed aluminum. Great for roads and gentle trails. Front suspension fork, 8-speed hub gear system, low-wear geared belt drive, and hydraulic disc brakes. Very quiet ride and superior acceleration thanks to high-quality wheels and smooth rolling tires. With theft protection from CODE-No.com. Currently sold at Porsche dealerships. Comes in sizes: S, M, L.

Porsche Bike RS - $7,999.99 (MSRP)
The Bike RS is a lightweight, high-end carbon-fiber-frame mixed-use bike. Another great option for riding in all-around conditions. Ergonomic components made of carbon, including handlebars, stem, and seat post. Shimano XTR 20-gear drive and hydraulic disc brakes. Exceptionally smooth running and superlative acceleration thanks to the 29-inch wheels and lightly rolling tires. 19.8 pounds. Currently sold at Porsche dealerships. Available in S, M, L.

Porsche Bike RX - $6,699.00 (MSRP)
The Bike RX is a lightweight, high-end carbon-fiber-frame mountain bike for serious off-road riding. Air suspension fork, 20-speed gearshift, hydraulic disc brakes, and 27.5-inch wheels with smooth-rolling tires. Theft protection from CODE-No.com. Currently sold at Porsche dealerships. Comes in sizes: S, M, L .

Porsche Hybrid RS - (MSRP unknown)
While Porsche was developing a hybrid supercar, engineers were also hard at work on a hybrid bicycle - the Hybrid RS. The frame is carbon fiber and the electric motor weighs in at about nine pounds. Subtract the weight of the motor from the 33-pound bike and you've got a relatively light, full suspension bike with disc brakes. The bike has a range of about 31 miles, and the rear hub-housed motor puts out 450 watts, but only when you pedal — it merely assists you. No getting lazy with this bike.