Martone Mia Minivelo
01-01-18, 06:46 PM
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Martone Mia Minivelo
I didn't see this bike when searching the forums. After seeing a full size version of their bikes, did a web search and stumbled upon the minivelo. Looks to be another US available minivelo, but to me is a more expensive version of the Respect minivelo.
Mia "White"
MIA WHITE, Martone Cycling Co. : LET'S RIDE
(There is a brown version too)
Also has a front basket/handlebar option.
MIA BASKET, Martone Cycling Co. : LET'S RIDE
Not a lot of detail though. Just wanted to share! Happy new year.
Mia "White"
MIA WHITE, Martone Cycling Co. : LET'S RIDE
(There is a brown version too)
Also has a front basket/handlebar option.
MIA BASKET, Martone Cycling Co. : LET'S RIDE
Not a lot of detail though. Just wanted to share! Happy new year.
01-01-18, 07:17 PM
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Crafted in steel alloy and aluminum, this new more-compact model weighs a mere 19 lbs (9 kilos) with packaging and 11 lbs (5 kilos) without packaging.
01-01-18, 10:35 PM
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5kg without packaging is impossible. The entire bike would need to be made of carbon fiber to hit that weight. I would guess the bike weighs between 10-13kg. It looks cool, but I would question buying from such incompetent sellers.
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I can’t think of a single reason why someone would buy a bike like this, especially as it sells for 900€, doesn’t fold and has no gearing.
01-02-18, 04:56 PM
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I agree with the comments. Lack of info and expensive. Based on the non-bicycle store I saw this in and how it was used in a display the brand seems to be more of a “urban lifestyle” image than anything to actually do with biking.
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I would like to see some independent verification of their claimed 11 lb. weight. This seems impossible for a steel frame with the Automatix. The Automatix alone weighs 3.13 lb.
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I have never heard those things referred to as "packaging", but that would account for the 11 lb. value.
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I like the look of it but too expensive. Tokyo Bike has a minivelo for the same price with at least 7 or 8 -speed.
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