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MobilityAlso for longer distances: Gomate folding scooter with electric motor

Hauke Schmidt

 · 10.02.2019

Mobility: Also for longer distances: Gomate folding scooter with electric motorPhoto: Hersteller
The foldable Stæp scooter from Gomate
With large pneumatic tyres and disc brakes, the Stæp TR from Gomate is designed to cope with long tours. It can be electrically powered on request

Although the scooters in the Stæp series from Gomate are not significantly smaller than a high-quality folding bike weighing 7.5 to 8 kilograms, they are considerably lighter and can be set up in a flash. Both the 16-inch front wheel and the 12-inch rear wheel have pneumatic tyres, which together with the sprung footboard should ensure a comfortable ride. According to the manufacturer, the comparatively large wheels should also be able to cope with gravel paths.

Thanks to the large pneumatic tyres, the scooter should also be suitable for less good pathsPhoto: Hersteller Thanks to the large pneumatic tyres, the scooter should also be suitable for less good paths

High-quality aluminium components manufactured in Germany are designed to ensure a stable and durable construction; they allow a maximum load of 120 kilograms. The scooter can be ordered with up to three joints, giving it a packing size of 70 x 60 x 30 centimetres suitable for a back box. Another special feature is the hydraulic disc brake system, which makes even long downhill rides a breeze.

The version with three joints can be folded to 70 x 60 x 30 centimetresPhoto: Hersteller The version with three joints can be folded to 70 x 60 x 30 centimetres

If the scooter is too sporty for you, you can opt for the ER version. Here, a 250-watt motor in the rear wheel replaces the foot pedal. Depending on the approval, the electric drive accelerates the scooter up to 25 kilometres per hour. The range is specified as 35 kilometres.

The Stæp ER's battery should last for 35 kilometres of electric drivingPhoto: Hersteller The Stæp ER's battery should last for 35 kilometres of electric driving A 250-watt motor in the rear wheel accelerates up to 25 kilometres per hourPhoto: Hersteller A 250-watt motor in the rear wheel accelerates up to 25 kilometres per hour
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The simplest version of the Stæp starts at 729 euros. The triple-folding model is available for 829 euros, and the electric version costs at least 1600 euros.

Further information at www.gomate.de.

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Hauke Schmidt

Hauke Schmidt

Test & Technology editor

Hauke Schmidt was born in Hanau, Hesse, in 1974, but moved to the coast at the age of an Opti and grew up sailing dinghies and tall ships. School and semester breaks were used for extensive Baltic Sea cruises. During and after his oceanography studies in Kiel, he took part in various international research trips to tropical and polar regions. The focus was on ocean currents and their influence on climate change. Eventually he was drawn back to his home coast and to YACHT. He completed a traineeship there and has been working as an editor in the Test & Technology department since 2009. His core tasks include equipment and boat testing, as well as practical topics relating to electronics, seamanship and refits. As a passionate DIY enthusiast, he loves to spend his summers on the water with his family and winters working on his boat

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