HOT BIKE! – MONDRAKER GROMMY 16

Checkout today’s Hot Bike – the Mondraker Grommy 16. It’s bound to divide opinion!…

…no, your eyes are not deceiving you this IS an e-Bike for kids. In fact it’s an e-balance bike from top Spanish bike brand Mondraker. The Grommy 16 features a 250mm alloy frame with 16” wheels and a saddle height of 43-58cm, weighing 8.5kg and aimed at children aged 5-8 years. Is there a need for such a bike? Well, Mondraker certainly think so and it’s reassuring to see such a reputable bike brand who have their sights firmly fixed on gravity-focused MTB disciplines such as Enduro and Downhill being one of the first bike brands to go down this route – it reflects their understanding of the importance of younger riders developing their off-road riding skills at an early age…

Mondraker CEO Miguel Pina said:

“The inspiration for Grommy’s name came from a term for young mountain bike riders – ‘Groms.’ We’ve tried to invoke that sense of fun and freedom for younger kids in its creation; fun is first but there’s also a serious side to the new e-balance bike, using technology and design to help the next generation of riders find their skills and get inspired! Grommy is the bike you wished you had when you were young!”

The Mondraker Grommy 16 frame and forks are constructed from tough, lightweight 6061 alloy, exactly the same material that’s used on some of Mondraker’s most popular adult mountain bikes. The small integrated motor is an all-new unit that’s been specifically designed and manufactured to provide an easy-to-control 250W of power to the back wheel via a fully enclosed bike chain. There are small footrests on the Grommy and when your child has got up to speed they’ll instinctively rest their feet on them as the zip along; these really come into play as your child gets more confident, standing on the foot rests to negotiate more technical terrain.

In a further acknowledgement to just how invested Mondraker are in the development of the Grommy it’s worth noting that as well as the specially designed motor they’ve also developed their own bespoke interchangeable battery to ensure that they’re as lightweight as possible and are safe and easy to swap over. Charging the battery is simple and easy; a full charge takes just 60 minutes and the running time of the battery is 60 minutes too. It’s worth noting that both the battery and motor are IPX4-rated water-resistant making the Grommy durable and protected from the elements – ideal for the kind of riding conditions you and your child will no-doubt be encountering if you’re the kind of family who are out riding in all weathers.

The cockpit of the Grommy is neat and clutter free; there’s a cable-activated rear disc brake with a small, child-sized brake lever on the left of the handlebars, the brake cable is neatly routed through the alloy frame so there’s no risk of snagging it on anything. To select any one of the three motor modes there’s a small child-sized throttle-style selector on the right of the handlebars and again the cables are routed internally to keep them out of harm’s way.

To see the Grommy 16 in action, click the link below…

The Mondraker Grommy 16 is available now in-store and online now.

Full Specification:

• Superlight Mondraker Alloy Frame & Fork
• Three power modes: ‘Balance’ (max speed 8.1km/h), ‘Fun’ (17.7km/h) and ‘Advanced’ (17.7km/h)
• Quick-change 4Ah battery: 60 minutes run time, 60 minutes full charge time
• Integrated base footrest
• ‘Big bike feel’ MTB standard componentry and compatibility
• Internal cable routing
• Mechanical disc brake

Written by Johnny Dodgin

 

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