MATE Bike is the ultimate in cycling versatility that is sure to add excitement to your daily life. Electric bikes have become common among riders all over the world. They work the same way as ordinary bicycles only that they have a battery to boost usability. An e-bike makes climbing hilly terrains or that commute to work a lot easier than pedalling a traditional bike.

However, it calls for precaution when riding to ensure you are safe on the road. Here are a 6 e-bike safety tips to help you prevent unnecessary harm to yourself and other road users…

Covid-19 has shaken the world and it shows no signs of going away just yet. However, since workers have returned to the office, cycling levels in the UK have risen by up to 300 per cent on some days, according to Department for Transport data, as people seek alternatives to travelling via public transport.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to overhaul London’s streets to allow cycling to increase tenfold. Together with Transport for London (TfL), Khan set out an agenda to work with boroughs to allow the rapid construction of a strategic cycling network.

Cycling to work has always been popular in the capital, with more people commuting by bike. This is driven by a greater sense of health and wellbeing and supported by initiatives such as Cycle to Work which paved the way for the many other cycle schemes.

Even when a vaccine for Covid-19 is found, the popularity of cycling will remain as city dwellers appreciate the new, healthier way of life and flexible approach to commuting. So here are 5 tips to help you commute to work…

Try go for afternoon meetings

There’s no denying that meetings are a big part of office life. Whilst you unfortunately cannot avoid them altogether, you can try work around them. Our final tip to you is when arranging meetings always try go for a later time, the later the better! Mornings can be unpredictable, you may accidentally sleep in one morning or run into some unexpected traffic. Keep the morning free to make up time or chill from your commute in.

“The city of Liverpool saw the greatest year-on-year rise in cycling, with an increase of more than 220% for people taking at least one trip by bike.” Source

The MATE City is perfect commuter e-Bike!

MATE City is the ultimate in cycling versatility that is sure to add excitement to your daily life – All without breaking a sweat, if you choose.

Easily foldable, lightweight and jam-packed with smart features like full suspension, disc brakes, powerful motor, long-lasting battery and all-terrain tyres.

Nicely packed in a fun, utilitarian design. Hip and cool enough for everyone to ride, it inspires you to head outdoors and take it for a spin.

Selfridges has transformed its iconic Corner Shop into a cyclist’s paradise featuring all the latest and greatest two-wheelers.

Created in partnership with Smartech, the pop-up overlooks one of the busiest streets in London and is open until August 16. The immersive space is packed with futuristic, experiential tech yet still has all the charm of a vintage bike shop.

The ever-changing Corner Shop has previously collaborated with an array of big-name luxury labels, like Burberry and Gucci, and it recently housed the coveted Air Dior. But, this could be its most popular pop-up yet as e-bike craze continues to spread throughout the world. In fact, the Brits have bought some 1.3 million bikes during the lockdown, and that was prior to the launch of this store.

With the nation’s renewed interest in cycling, now if the perfect time for us to launch The Bike Shop, offering a selection of the very best e-Bikes and innovations on the market.

As well as being ideal for commuting, energy-efficient and emissions-free, e-Bikes are a really fun way to get around town. We’re excited to welcome customers in-store to discover and try the bikes for themselves.

Selfridges technology buying director Martyn Stroud

It is understood that the bike shop will become a permanent fixture in Selfridges after August 16.

Mate Bike UK are now taking preorders for the exclusive Mate Bike x Moncler collaboration model. The latest e-bike was introduced at the Genius Milan Fashion Week 2020 show to which it received a great deal of attention and praise. More than just an innovative mode of transportation, the Mate X Moncler Mate Bike is soon to become a fashion icon.

Mate Bike and Moncler have partnered together to create an absolutely stunning masterpiece that is limited to only 1000 units.

“Cantered around a personal expression at the summit of fashion and tech innovations, the collaboration resulted in a limited edition eBike series.”

Lightweight And Powerful

The Mate X Moncler Mate Bike is the perfect urban explorer, but is equally at home carving fresh powder on a mountain slope. Featuring a frame made of space-grade aluminum and a performance-tuned 250W or 1000W motor with throttle that can reach speeds of 52 kmh/32 mph (unlocked), the Mate X Moncler Mate Bike is both lightweight and powerful. An upgraded 3400 Li-Ion 48V 17.5 Ah battery from Samsung uses high capacity battery cells which ensure a range of up to 110 km on a single charge.

More and more people throughout the UK are realising the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. The coronavirus pandemic has caused us to renew our interest in strengthening our immune systems and living a healthier, more active lifestyle. One way that we can do this is to skip the bus and the subway and ride our bicycles to work instead.

But who wants to be sweaty and exhausted when they arrive to work? After all, bicycling can be hard work at times, especially in a large city such as London. This is where an e-bike comes in handy.

One such e-bike that is becoming more and more popular with the UK cycling crowd is the Mate Bike.

The Mate Bike E-Bike

Mate Bikes are urban electric bicycle featuring powerful motor/battery combos, Shimano 8-speed shifting, Tektro disc brakes for maximum stopping power, fat tyres and a full suspension able which makes tackling any terrain easy. Mate Bikes feature an easy to use thumb throttle which requires minimal effort to be underway. 

The best part about Mate Bike urban electric bicycles is that you can use Mate Bike’s exclusive Build Your Bike feature to design your own!

It’s likely that all of us experienced the imposition of lockdown as a shock to the system, whether it made us feel lonely or listless or even anxious, with experts suggesting that it will continue to change the way we live long-term, even once we are out of lockdown. As individuals, we’ve had to make changes – both big and small – to our everyday lives.

Below are four reasons why your bike is your best friend post-lockdown.

3. Ride to Work Schemes

Many people have benefitted from the Cycle to Work scheme which actively encourages employees to cycle to work instead of driving or using transport as a way to reduce emissions and increase health. Lots of companies offer a 25-39% discount on bikes and accessories and hiring options for this purpose so it’s worth applying for this!

Best Way to Explore the Capital!

Cycling is a great way to see the city, avoid traffic and take more scenic routes around! 
We know that the city is diverse and that a bike also needs to be diverse to conquer it. We highly recommend the Mate ebike, a folding, electric bicycle that features front and rear suspension, a set of 2 carbon disc brakes and an ultra-comfortable saddle. Quickly pack it up or unfold it within seconds with its 3-step folding system, so you can traverse stairs and store it in small spaces when necessary.