The idea for metroe was born of frustration with current bike design. Narrow, uncomfortable seating, unstable kickstands, no practical cargo capacity, and rigid frames causing a jolting ride. Market research on bicycle utilization worldwide revealed a decline in overall bicycle use, while showing growth in niche areas such as road racing, off-road riding, and other exercise related areas. Of particular note is the steep decline in women’s use of bicycles.
The overall declining use of bicycles, combined with the advent of electrical hub motors for bicycles demanded a rethinking of what two-wheeled transportation could be. The result is metroe.
metroe combines the lightweight practical aspects of a bicycle with the comfort of your backyard sling chair. It adds practical components like an industrial-strength luggage rack, a bipedal stand to allow easy loading of cargo, and a quick change battery to remove range anxiety. Built of high-quality aircraft-grade aluminum, metroe is not only lightweight and durable, but rust free.