Pino Positivity!

I thought I would jot down some of the positives of the 2021 Pino Steps, from our perspective. This list is not exhaustive and will vary from person to person but this is how we see it!

1. Sociable way to travel, easy to communicate.
2. Riding the Pino is fun for riders and observers.
3. Excellent visibility for both riders when used as a tandem.
4. Excellent and fun family transport option.
5. Good way to develop and maintain fitness.
6. Environmentally friendly way to travel.
7. Very enjoyable way to travel - especially downhill and on the flat!
8. Accessible cycling for many people who might otherwise excluded.
9. Allows a possibly nervous or inexperienced cyclist to make journeys that might not otherwise be possible.
10. Many options to allow disabled riders to participate.
11. Allows riders of different levels of fitness to ride and stay together.
12. Electrical assistance options with the Shimano E6100 or EP8 mid-motor Pino Steps.
13. Different battery options available to extend range. 504Wh and 630Wh options are available.
14. Excellent load carrying ability with many luggage options.
15. Telescopic frame elements make the Pino much more readily transportable. Length can be reduced right down to 184cm.
16. Can be carried on a standard car rack or in a motorhome garage.
17. Telescopic frame elements make the Pino much easier to store at home.
18. Very versatile mode of transport.
19. Excellent manoeuvrability due to short wheel base.
20. Option to ride the Pino as a solo bike.
21. Comfortable, particularly for the tandem stoker, who sits above the suspension forks.
22. Stoker can freewheel at will, legs are not forced around.
23. Excellent machine build quality and engineering.