MATE X Folding Electric Bike

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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. The first campaign was the original MATE folding ebike.

• Campaign started: 1st May 2018
• Campaign published: 16th July 2018
• Campaign ended: 14th September 2018 22nd September 2018

• Indiegogo campaign page
• MATE Bike website

Specs

There are three different models of the MATE X, the 250, 250+ and 750.

Hardware:

• Type: Folding electric bicycle
• Frame: 6061 aluminum alloy
• Motor: Bafang 250W/750W hub motor with hall-sensor
• Controller: Bafang 48V 12A continuous 25A max. current sine-wave with UART port
• Computer: Key-Display KD51C monochrome display or Bafang DPC-14 / 850C color display, upgrade
• Suspension: Adjustable MOZO FATMAN-26-20 front fork and adjustable HLT-620 rear shock suppressor
• USB port: Yes, 500mA
• Shifter: 8-speed
• Derailleur: Shimano RD-M310 Altus SGS rear derailleur black
• Chainring: 52 teeth
• Rims: 20-inch 4.0-inch wide rims with reflectors
• Tire type: Fat tires, studded or road thread
• Pedals: Foldable with reflectors
• Brakes: Tektro EL350-RS mechanical or Tektro HD-E350 hydraulic 160 mm 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 enclosure: Custom aluminum casing, with fuse, charging plug and lock
• Battery brand: Samsung, Panasonic or LG genuine cells
• Battery configuration: 48.1V 14Ah 14s4p, 48.1V 17.5Ah 14s5p
• Charger: 48V 2A, 4A super charger available

Features:

• Range: up to 80 km, while mostly pedaling
• Folding points: 4 steps
• Keep folded lock: No
• Kick-stand: Yes
• Carrying handle: Yes
• Pedal assist: Yes
• Walk assist: Yes, smart display upgrade
• Thumb throttle: No, 250W/Yes, 750W
• Battery removal: Yes
• Battery lock: Yes
• Extras: fenders, front light, rear rack with red light, thumb throttle

Dimensions:

• Weight w/o battery: 26 kg
• Weight w/ battery: 29 kg
• Battery weight: 3 kg
• Frame weight: 2.7kg
• Retail price: 2199USD/2399USD/2699USD
• Campaign price: 799USD/899USD/999USD

Setup

1. Insert the seat stem and adjust the lock bracket
2. Mount the handle bars and lock it in place
3. Install the front wheel and insert the lever
4. Screw in place the pedals
5. Put the reflectors on the wheels
6. Install the fenders and rear rack
7. Adjust to get a flat saddle
8. Adjust the handle bar height and level with the lever
9. Inflate the tires to 40-60 psi, 3 to 5 bar
10. Charge the battery by plugging the charger plug
11. Configure the bike computer, double tap power

Upgrades

• LED light strips underneath
• Strong head-beams
• GPS tracker
• Folding magnet lock
• Storage bag/box

References

• Ebikes.ca MATE X simulation