All-round capabilities, eco credentials, and enjoying a green city get Arne’s vote.

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.

The Alpenchallenge series of bike frames are designed and styled based on the BMC collection of road bikes, responsiveness and comfort being the key selling points. The fender and kickstand mounts make the bike very versatile for riding through the city and easy storage. One of the great features is the gate belt drive system that is incredibly low maintenance.

Available in the following size: Small, Medium, Large, X Large
Colour option: Airforce Grey

Key Features

• Frame: Alpenchallenge 02, Eccentric bottom bracket
• Fork: Alpenchallenge 02, Al-13 Aluminium
• Stem: BMC LSM 03 Bars: BMC LSB 03
• Front Brake: Shimano MT500/MT500/RT54 rotors 160mm
• Rear Brake: Shimano MT500/MT500/RT54 rotors 160mm
• Shifters: Shimano Alfine 8, Rapidfire Plus Speed: 8
• Rims: DT Swiss R522D
• Front Hub: Shimano M4050
• Rear Hub: Shimano Nexus 8
• Front Tyre: Continental Contact Speed, 35mm Rear Tyre: Continental Contact Speed, 35mm
• Seat Post: BMC LSP 03
• Saddle: Selle Royal 2080 URN
• Chainset: Gates CenterTrack CDN-S-150 1x8
• Chain: Gates CDN-CT, 120
• Cassette: Gates CDN-CT, 18