Positioned on the cutting edge of bicycle technology for 65 years, the bicycle manufacturer De Rosa recently teamed up with the automotive design firm/coachbuilder Pininfarina with a mission to bring the rugged durability and performance capabilities of the SUV into the world of cycling. Drawing upon the best of Italian ingenuity, the companies crafted what they are calling the first sport utility bike.

The De Rosa Metamorphosis Sport Utility Bike can be optimized for either urban or gravel use with two easily interchangeable mounting options. No matter what form it takes, the Metamorphosis offers maximum functionality with a mono-coque inner mold carbon frame, a state-of-the-art Shimano Alfine 8-speed drivetrain system, and 40-millimeter high-profile aluminum wheels. Both its saddle and its handlebars are ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and ease. If you want to tackle that backcountry ride as readily as you commute to work, the Metamorphosis deserves a second look.