Near to useless front mudguards are common enough on bikes, but that on this AVE MH model must be one of the worst ever. Cleverly designed to spray muck all over the riders feet, the motor unit and lower frame, it achieves virtually nothing:
Hi Motoroaming,Thanks Martin for your insights.
Do you think that you might get a blueLabel Pony into stock in the future for test riding / viewing purposes....or due to the limited build factor it is really of take the plunge and order one?
Also do you know if the handlebars twist round like on the Kalkoff, as this is an important factor for are space issue.
Thanks again
Thanks very much Martin. Just as a matter of interest will you be getting anymore stock in of the AVE MH-7 bikes, so we could possibly do a side-by-side test?Hi Motoroaming,
The handlebars DO twist around out of the way...see the Video attached....
Just so you know the Pony is on order, and will be in the shop within 3-4 weeks if anyone wishes to view one.Edit* comes with proper mudguards as standard.
Ok, thanks.Sorry Motoroaming, but I won't be getting any other variant of 20" in for a while as I have 4 other styles of folder/compact available currently.
http://www.onbike.co.uk/electric-bikes-category/folding-electric-bikes/
Thanks very much David for the detailed information. I have contacted Mike at On Bike and am awaiting their stock to arrive so I may take a test ride....hopefully!Hi Motoroamer,
We are national distributors for Riese & Muller in the UK. The Pony is a new bike launched last year at Eurobike. It's based on the award winning blueLABEL charger. Probably the lightest and most nimble electric bike I have ever tried. The revolutionary handlebar stem means you can easily adjust the rake and height of the bars. Coupled to the massive height adjustment on the seat post, this means the bike can be perfectly set up for anyone from 4'6" to 6'4". The handlebar stem folds flat against the frame for easy handling and stowage.
Pony is available in three set ups, Alfine 8 speed hub gears, the ultra clean and quiet Nuvinci CVT with carbon belt drive or the exhilarating 45kph model with XT 10 speed gears although this one is not legal in the UK!
All RM bikes are based on the original Birdy folding bike which is considered to be one of the most comfortable and agile folders available. The RM engineers design their small bikes in such a way they feel and handle like the larger models. Well worth a test ride.
If weight is not a consideration you should also look at the Riese and Muller Kendu, one of the only full suspension small wheeled bikes on the market.
The guys at On Bike will look after you very well indeed!
All the best
David
I appreciate and respect your response with one exception,some of these compacts weigh 24 kgs....I am reasonably fit and strong but I find 18 kgs is enough to haul around.Hi KudosDave,
Speaking purely from our own experience the reasoning for a 20" wheel was based upon the following requirements.
We wanted 'proper' EU legal pedelecs that could be stowed safely and securely in our motorhome garage whilst touring.
We did not want a folder (I don't trust them and don't like the look of them!); but the bike needed to fold in other areas ( i.e.handlebars) to meet the accommodation aspect.
We wanted something that was relatively lightweight to handle (as far as ebikes go!) which would aid the storage criteria.
We wanted something that looked like a bike, rode like a bike and was fun to be on.....believe me the Pony is fun to be on!
Our main use of these bikes will be to commute from our motorhome base in to various local areas of interest (towns, cities, tourist attractions) where we can then explore at our leisure.
Our experience over the years has led us to realise that getting around a busy city centre, or visitor attraction, accessing trains etc. is far easier when on a small wheeled bike as opposed to manoeuvring a big heavy 26" wheeled bike through the crowds, over footbridges, etc.
I intended investing seriously in a good e-bike and wanted something I was sure would be reliable and service our needs for a good few years to come; I'm sure there is a saying "Buy cheap, Buy Twice"? I know a good few people who are testimony to that and are already regretting their initial foray into the concept of electric bikes.
So in a nutshell that's us......but we're all different, and all have different needs and wants. That's Life!