Rated BEST BUY by The Mail on Sunday. September 2006.
Jon Whyte is an ex-Formula 1 designer, famous for the PRST-1 Whyte MTB.
He has said that he spent eight to nine times more time on the development of this project than the work he did on the Whyte mountain bikes.
Is it then any wonder that the advent of this folding bike has whetted the appetite of so many who normally feast on ‘full bodied’ wheels be they savoury or sweet.
This bike is to say the least, very impressive , we think it is set to sell in large numbers for it’s category, a real winner with commuters on account of it’s size, low weight and speed of fold and unfolding.
Attached to the MEZZO ‘FEEL-GOOD’ FRAME, is GENIUS AT EVERY JOINT.
This bike can be unfolded in less than 10 seconds,
very lightweight at around 11 Kg complete with rack, mudguards,
When folded it’s very compact making it ideal for commuting and those longer rides alike.
Big Bike ride A non-folding main beam improves performance by removing flex, giving the Mezzo Folding Bike the feel and stability of a larger rigid bike
Lightweight Alloy Construction Intelligent use of materials and modern manufacturing techniques ensure the Mezzo Folding bike is the lightest in it’s class
Easy Fold Automatic catches make folding and unfolding a simple process
Low Maintenance The Mezzo Folding bike only uses durable off the shelf components
Standard Size Parts Repairs and upgrades are easy
Practical Specification Mudguards and a luggage rack are fitted as standard
Excellent Reliability All Mezzo bikes exceed the industries toughest testing procedures, the DIN+ test
These bikes are only designed to take riders of up to 110kg (15 ½ stone).
Specifications
Colour: Anodised Dark Silver
Frame And Fork 6061: Aluminium Frameset
Headset :VP threadless
Rear Hub: Alloy Anodised Black, with sealed cartridge bearings, 28 hole
Front Hub: Alloy Anodised Black, with sealed cartridge bearings, 28 hole
Spokes: Stainless Steel, Silver brass nipples
Rims: Alloy, double walled silver
Tyres: Mezzo 16” x 13/8” Kevlar puncture protection
Gear Shifter: Shimano Caprio Tap-Fire
Chain: 9 Speed HG53
Chain/Crankset: Truvativ Touro 52 tooth with chainguard
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ sealed
Cassette: SRAM PG90 11-32
Seat Post: 31.6mm x 500mm Hard anodised alloy
Saddle: Mezzo Comfort
Handlebar: Alloy 2” rise
Grips: Dual density comfort
Brakes: Alloy dual pivot
Brake Levers: Alloy 2 finger
Pedals: Folding
Extras: Integrated rack, mudguards and Lox D Lock worth £29.99
Geometry
Approximate Unfolded Size
Wheelbase 980mm
BB Height 310mm
Approximate Folded Size
Length 690mm
Width 310mm
Height 630mm
Approximate Volume 0.134m3
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