Hands-On With The Danish MATE X Electric Bike
โ€” Updated on 2 November 2021

Hands-On With The Danish MATE X Electric Bike

โ€” Updated on 2 November 2021
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Formed in Copenhagen four years ago by siblings Christian Adel Michael and Julie Kronstrom, start-up MATE.Bike forges its own premium path in the world of electric bikes. Smartly implemented high-performance technology, backed by head-turning Scandinavian design, builds the brandโ€™s hero product, the MATE X, and makes good on a successful crowd-funding campaign that managed 31,000 backers totalling US$24 million.

The top-tier MATE X 750 gets its name from the 750-watt motor, easily rated for the more bumpy terrain frequented by adventurous riders, while the less expensive MATE X 250 makes do with a 250-watt motor, better suited for city commutes. Everything packed into either model screams high-end, subverting the idea of a conventional e-bike with more than a few flourishes of luxury.

The specs are jacked enough to earn the MATE X an ambitious moniker as the โ€œTesla of e-bikesโ€, referencing everything from the Tektro brake system and 8-speed optimised drivetrain with Shimano gearing and derailleur, to the hyper-fast acceleration โ€“ thanks to a hi-torque 48V battery โ€“ and thumb throttle which can be purchased separately and easily installed.

Mate X

Brushing the surface are 20-inch wheels with ultra-wide rims, framing all-terrain fat tires for improved control and handling. That should keep the bike running nicely along with its promised minimum range of 55km on a single charge. 

A backlit LCD screen on the handlebars features a comprehensive bike management system, where all key data โ€“ speed, distance, battery life โ€“ is clearly displayed for quick reference. The display can also be used to toggle between 6 power levels, as well as switch into โ€œLudacris Modeโ€, a power stance that unlocks the speed limit and can reach up to 42km/h.

Mate X

Despite itโ€™s heavy form, the MATE X has been designed to be as flexible and adjustable as possible in order to cater to riders no matter the height. An easy three-step folding design can reduce the bikeโ€™s surface area by half in just one click, implemented to save space and easier transportation in car boots and trains. Unfortunately, however, this compact version of the bike doesnโ€™t lock into place, making it a little more awkward than intended.

The Mate X is available in Australia for a retail price starting at AU$2,699 in four colours โ€“ burnt orange, subdued black, white ice, and shocking pink.

For more information and to pre-order, head to the official website. Then catch our BH Daily overview of the bike in action below.

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