Crowdfunding doesnt alwaysgo so well,which is why its so heartwarming when a company bucks this trend.
Now, the company is releasing its next vehicle, the Mate X.
And I got to try it out.
Hold on, lets rewind… who?
Mate is a Copenhagen-based company founded by sister and brother duo, Julie and Christian Kronstrm.
This led them to createthe first Mate bike, an affordable vehicle designed for city living.
They funded this first version Kickstarter, raising $6.8m in the process.
According to Julie, the bikes have developed a cult-like following and theyve sold around 8,000 of them worldwide.
This is where the Mate X comes in.
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
Cool, whats it like then?
The first thing you notice is the design.
Thats all fine and dandy, but how did it ride?
I had a great time.
And boy, was it something.
It made me feel like I was in a one-man motorcycle gang.
Not a particularly tough one, mind, but one all the same.
The brakes felt sharp and strong, the suspension soft, and it was comfortable to ride.
Most importantly though, riding it was fun.
Lord, did I have a whale of a time.
Any other things I need to know about the Mate X?
Well, its also easily foldable, which is pretty useful.
Still, not everythings rosy.
Currently, there is no built-in security system on the Mate X, which is a double-edged sword.
Obviously it keeps the price down, but it also makes them vulnerable.
Whos this for?
Who said crowdfunding is a cesspit?
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you could findmore information about the Mate X here.
*seriously though, be careful with what you back on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, yeah?
