Mathias Flückiger's wonder weapon for Tokyo

On Tuesday night, Mathias Flückiger set off for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, where, as number 1 in the UCI world rankings, he is one of the gold favorites for the cross-country race. He not only has a fast bike in his luggage, but also an artistic one. The special design is intended to honor the host country Japan, in a symbiosis with traditional Swiss craftsmanship.

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Ganburu - that's the name of the bike on which Mathias Flückiger will be racing for Olympic gold. The Japanese term can be translated as "giving your best". The Thömus Lightrider Worldcup Ganbaru is not only technically unique. Its design is a symbiosis of Japanese world cultural heritage and traditional Swiss craftsmanship: Mount Fuji meets silhouettes by Swiss artists Elvira and Esther Gerber. They have known Mathias Flückiger since his childhood and have transferred their very own silhouette style to the Ganbaru.

The geometry of the Ganbaru is designed for agility and speed, while the use of high-strength and modular high-end carbon fibers is the basis for the perfect balance of stiffness and weight. The frame of the Lightrider Worldcup Ganbaru weighs just 1.65 kg.

Not only Mathias Flückiger will be riding the Thömus Lightrider Worldcup Ganbaru. A limited edition of 100 will be produced and sold. In addition to the biket, a replica of Mathias Flückiger's Swiss champion jersey and racing bike pants for the perfect fit are available for CHF 7,990.00. Orders can be placed immediately on the Thömus website.

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