The Mate X e-bike is a head-turner for good reason

There’s no disputing the fact this gal is definitely a head-turner. But good looks only take you so far and it’s what’s on the inside that really counts. And when you’re riding around the hilly eastern suburbs of Sydney, this is where you come to appreciate what’s under the bonnet – so to speak – of the Danish-designed e-bike, MATE.BIKE.  Positioned as one of the youngest, leanest, and fastest-growing e-bike brands currently on the market, the MATE X model is now available in Australia.  With a starting price of $2,699, this foldable and powerful e-bike boasts a 250W electric motor geared with top-tier specs including Shimano gears, Tektro disc brakes, USB ports, and an LCD screen. It has a range of 120km and an unlocked, off-road speed of 40km/hr. It’s available in burnt orange, subdued black, white ice, shocking pink, dusty army, and jet grey.  We won’t go into the full specs here, as there is a detailed list on the website. But even at a glance, you can tell this e-bike is equipped with quality parts and thought has been put it into safety features such as indicators, rear brake lights, and all-terrain fat tyres which provides peace of mind when riding in off-road and on-road situations. Most importantly, the MATE.BIKE provides a comfortable ride and is certainly up to the challenge to tackle those monster hills in and around eastern Sydney.  This Copenhagen-based startup was founded in 2016 by siblings Julie Kronstrøm and Christian Adel Michael. We asked the innovative duo a few… Read More