Any mum or dad worth their salt knows that a balance bike is the ONLY way to get your young’un riding. These pedal-less bikes are the perfect tool for developing essential skills such as .. well.. balance but kids often find these scoot-a-longs a much more confident ride.
We can all agree that balance bikes are too cool for school, but do you know what would make them cooler? Yep, a motor.
Mondraker has just released a 250W e-Balance bike, the first from an established mountain bike brand, meaning your young guns can not only learn those essential riding skills but also keep up with mum and dad on the trail too.
The Mondraker Grommy comes in two sizes, a 12in wheeled bike for riders aged 3-5 years old and a Grommy 16″ for ages 5-8. Just like mum and dads Mondraker, the Grommy uses a long and slack Forward Geometry and is designed to be lightweight, stable and fun.
Both sizes of the Mondraker Grommy have a run time of 60 minutes from a single charge and can reach speeds of up to 17.7km\h, though 2 other speed modes limit the bike to 8.1km/h and 12.1km/h so riders ride at a speed that suits them.
The 6061 alloy frame features internal cable routing, disc brake mounts for a 140mm Tektro cable brake, real MTB tires from VeeTire Co.
Mondraker Grommy Video
Mondraker Grommy gallery
- Grommy-12” – 190mm frame, 12-inch wheels, weighs just 7.5kg, with saddle height range 37-47cm, for riders aged 3-5 years
- Grommy-16” – 250mm frame, 16-inch wheels, weighs just 8.5kg, with saddle height range 43-58cm, for riders aged 5-8 years
Both models feature:
- Superlight Mondraker Alloy Frame & Fork
- Three power modes: ‘Balance’ (max speed 8.1km/h), ‘Fun’ (12.1km/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
Mondraker has built a micro site for the Mondraker Grommy with full details of these wicked little bikes, if only they made them for big kids…
Mondraker Grommy FAQ
The battery is a 80W unit.
Proprietary Mondraker technology, made of alloy with steel internal parts for high resistance, reliability and longevity with the lowest weight possible. 250W max output.
Mondraker has given the Grommy 3 speed options so you can set the top speed based on your child’s skills.
Three power modes: ‘Balance’ (max speed 8.1km/h), ‘Fun’ (17.7km/h) and ‘Ad- vanced’ (17.7km/h).
Proprietary Mondraker technology. High power, low weight. Easy and quick to change. 40-60 minutes run time and 60-minutes full charge time
16in is 8.5kg, 12in 7.5kg.
Lightweight for great performance,
quick learning and can also be used
as a traditional non-electric balance bike. Max rider weight 40kg
Silverfish is the UK distributor of Mondraker.
12” SRP £749
16” SRP £799
