Hyundai brings out bicycles

Hyundai Motor Co. introduced two bicycles whose designs are based on the mid-sized sedan Sonata and the compact sport utility vehicle Tucson ix on Thursday.

The Sonata bicycle, built from aluminum, weighs 10.9 kilograms and comes with a 14-speed gear system. The Tucson ix-based bicycle is a mountain bike that comes with a 24-speed gear system and 26-inch alloy wheels.

The Sonata bicycle is priced at 255,000 won ($212) and the Tucson ix bike is priced at 425,000 won.

Both bikes are available at www.shop-hyundai.com and blu.hyundai.com, as well as at bike stores.