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. The well known importer ATB Sales is producing Jon Whyte's folding bikes under the Mezzo brand name.

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 ‘Boffin’s Banquet’ is dripping with ergonomic delights, straight from the latest compo. cookbooks.

Attached to the MEZZO ‘FEEL-GOOD’ FRAME,  is  GENIUS AT EVERY JOINT.  This bike can be unfolded in less than 10 seconds, is very lightweight at around 11 Kg complete with rack, mudguards, etc. When folded it’s very compact making it ideal for commuting and those longer rides alike.

MEZZO I 4

• 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.

AND STILL THE HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD

Specifications   MEZZO I 4

TECHNOLOGY

• Lightweight construction from top quality alloys
• Designed around standards size parts for easy maintenance or upgrading
• Automatic catches for easy folding
• Optional anodised frame finish is light and tough

This bike is to say the least 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. 

We list below some of the recent comments that various mags. etc. have said concerning the Mezzo.

“Hot Buy. Excellent design makes for a smart, small fold and nippy bike” Stuff magazine March 2006

“The Mezzo has considerably less of the ‘twitchy’ handling that can put people off city folders”

“The Mezzo is a very impressive, strikingly styled folder - if you don’t get on with Brompton’s skittish handling, it could well be the right one for you - an impressive debut” Cycling Plus March 2006

“ The Mezzo rode like a proper road bike, folded in one movement and had an excellent four-speed gear set. we rest our case.” Motor Caravan December 2005 Geoff Smith

“ A super-quick and compact fold and a good ride” VeloVision December 2005 Peter Eland

“On the road, everyone is hugely impressed by the stability- by far the best 16 inch wheeled bike in terms of neutral handling, and better than many 20 inch wheeled machines...” Folding Society Website - Sept 2005  Mike Hessey

For those of you who may not just rely on the words of experts, we have a MEZZO demonstrator available in the shop.

The introduction of the bag seen on the D9 page, but detailed  below, has now really completed this wonderful bike, as it has made it a complete commuting solution

Mezzo Commuter Bag RRP £65.00. Now one of our free gift options

Unique design exclusive to Mezzo, quality construction, designed and developed in the UK’s toughest commuting environments.

Large Volume, yet compact width to allow unhindered manoeuvrability in traffic and between traffic furniture.

Features

• Integrated mounting inter-face with the Mezzo rack, with tough Velcro seat pin strap for security
• 1000 denier, Cordura by DuPont.  Resistant to abrasions, tears, scuffs and punctures.
• Re-inforced plastic sides for tough, rigid construction
• Padded internals with separate padded lap top computer pocket, suitable for large lap top computers
• Unique roll-up top to allow for outsized loads
• Two zip up pockets on the roll-up top to store the contents of your pockets when riding
• External side pockets for quick access
• High visibility 3M reflective zipper closure for 360 degree visibility at night
• Large Mezzo zip pulls, easy to handle in winter gloves
• Padded handles and removable padded adjustable shoulder strap for comfort in use
• Separate light-weight, waterproof, high visibility cover for wet, grey days

The MEZZO’s that we supply are provided with free delivery and the free gift of a Dahon El Bolso carrying bag worth £39.99 + Cateye lights worth £24.99 + £6.95 !!

Or a Mezzo Commuter Bag worth £65.00

Go on, treat your other half to a MEZZO for a whole lot of fun.

Folding Instructions www.mezzobikes.com/Mezzo_Folding_Instructions.pdf

Detailed Spec.   www.mezzobikes.com/MezzoSpecs.pdf

Manual Download  www.mezzobikes.com/Mezzo_Manual.pdf

Part no. MEZI4GS Anodised

Price £599.00