Mokumono was based in 2014 by twin brothers Bob and Tom Schiller with a give attention to producing ebikes utilizing solely European-sourced elements. With the Polder, the design crew has nearly acquired there – the brand new ebike is in-built Amsterdam and made up of 90 p.c European elements.
"Our aim isn’t simply to construct one of the best wanting and thrilling e-bike round, we’re attempting to shake up your entire bike trade alongside the best way," mentioned firm co-founder Tom Schiller. "We’re displaying that you just don’t want a manufacturing unit in Taiwan to construct good and inexpensive e-bikes with out making any concessions. We don’t intend to promote you a brand new bike each two years - we wish to see you driving this one so long as attainable. That’s precise sustainability."
Like the corporate's earlier fashions (the Delta S city mover and Delta C metropolis journey), the Polder allrounder advantages from a smooth-lined pressed aluminum body that is reported appropriate for riders between 1.65 and 1.95 m (5.4 - 6.4 ft) in peak.
There is a compartment to the highest for the detachable battery, which is available in two choices – a 360-Wh unit for round 80 km (~50 miles) of per-charge vary, or a 540-Wh taste for as much as 120 km (74.5 miles).
This lockable "trunk" has been designed to accommodate battery packs of various styles and sizes, affording the consumer a selection to stay with the provided items or improve to higher ones as ebike battery know-how improves. There's additionally a nook inside for popping in an Airtag, SmartTag or Tile Mate so customers can preserve observe of the ebike after they're not round, and there may even be sufficient house in there to stow away just a few belongings in the course of the journey too.
Pedal-assist as much as 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and torque of 35 Nm (25.8 lb.ft) comes courtesy of the petite Fazua 250-W rear-hub motor, in step with EU regs, and there is an built-in torque sensor for a extra responsive journey. A Gates Carbon belt drive makes for a clear, low-maintenance consumer expertise – although that does come on the expense of the journey flexibility provided by a geared chain drivetrain.
The Polder is paired with a companion cellular app by way of Bluetooth, and may routinely energy on when the licensed rider approaches. The ebike would not have a devoted show however slightly makes use of the smartphone/app mixture mounted in the course of a cool Blade handlebar, with the ebike's battery serving to preserve the handset topped up alongside the best way.
Different key specs embrace a complete weight of 20 kg (44 lb), frame-integrated LED lighting, the ebike rides on 28-inch rims wrapped in Vredestian Icon tires and stopping energy comes from hydraulic disc brakes with 160-mm rotors. Fenders back and front are included, there is a rear cargo rack too, and a built-in kickstand as effectively.
For European riders, Mokumono will both ship its personal technicians out for native repairs or organize to work with cellular bike providers in different international locations. The corporate will depend on worldwide sellers for supply and repair of ebikes shipped outdoors of Europe. Mokumono has additionally dedicated to retaining all obligatory elements in inventory for no less than 10 years to help its "constructed to final" ethos.
The Polder is up for pre-order now for an introductory worth of €2,590 (about US$2,800), and is offered in 40 completely different colours. Delivery is anticipated to begin in September. The video under has extra.
Product web page: Mokumono Polder
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