Difference between revisions of "MATE X Folding Electric Bike"
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* Carrying handle: Yes | * Carrying handle: Yes | ||
* Motor: Bafang 250W/750W hub motor | * Motor: Bafang 250W/750W hub motor | ||
* Controller: Bafang 48V 25A with UART port | * Controller: Bafang 48V 25A sine-wave with UART port | ||
* Pedal assist: Yes | * Pedal assist: Yes | ||
* Walk assist: Yes, smart display upgrade | * Walk assist: Yes, smart display upgrade | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 13 September 2018
The MATE X is a folding electric bicycle. It was made possible in June 2017 by Christian Adel Michael and Julie Kronstrøm from Copenhagen, Denmark. This was the second Indiegogo campaign they successfully funded, on 13th September 2018. The first campaign was the original MATE folding ebike.
Specs
There are three different models of the MATE X, the 250, 250+ and 750.
- Type: Folding electric bicycle
- Frame: 6061 aluminum alloy
- Folding points: 4 steps
- Folding lock: No
- Carrying handle: Yes
- Motor: Bafang 250W/750W hub motor
- Controller: Bafang 48V 25A sine-wave with UART port
- Pedal assist: Yes
- Walk assist: Yes, smart display upgrade
- Thumb throttle: No, 250W/Yes, 750W
- Suspension: Adjustable front fork and adjustable rear shock suppressor
- Computer: black/white and color display, upgrade
- USB port: Yes, 500mA
- Shifter: 8-speed rear
- Chainring: 52 teeth
- Wheels: 20-inch 4.0-inch wide rims with reflectors
- Tire type: Fat tires, studded or road thread
- Pedals: Fordable with reflectors
- Brakes: Mechanical or hydraulic disc brakes, with motor cut-off sensor
- Speed limit: 25 km/h / 32km/h
- Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Off-white, Pink-green, Camouflage, Grey
- Battery capacity: 48V 14AH, 17.5AH upgrade
- Battery brand: Samsung, Panasonic or LG genuine cells
- Battery removal: Yes
- Battery lock: Yes
- Range: up to 80 km, while mostly pedaling
- Charger: 48V 2A, 4A super charger available
- Weight w/o battery: 26 kg
- Weight w/ battery: 29 kg
- Battery weight: 3 kg
- Frame weight: 2.7kg
- Extras: fenders, front light, rear rack with red light, thumb throttle
- Retail price: 2199USD/2399USD/2699USD
- Campaign price: 799USD/899USD/999USD
Setup
- Insert the seat stem and adjust the lock bracket
- Mount the handle bars and lock it in place
- Install the front wheel and insert the lever
- Screw in place the pedals
- Put the reflectors on the wheels
- Install the fenders and rear rack
- Adjust to get a flat saddle
- Adjust the handle bar height and level with the lever
- Inflate the tires to 40-60 psi, 3 to 5 bar
- Charge the battery by plugging the charger plug
- Configure the bike computer, double tap power
Upgrades
- LED light strips underneath
- Strong head-beams
- GPS tracker
- Folding magnet lock
- Storage bag/box
