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Mezzo D10, the increasingly rare and ultimate incarnation of Jon Whyte’s original intriguing British design, a great bike for urban living and commuting.
The 10 gears help you speed up your commute, and the lack of a hinge in the crossbar means the frame is nice and sturdy, so you won't experience the flex some riders notice on other folders with that type of hinge.
Handlebars adjust for height, as does the saddle, so you can get a really comfortable riding position. The seat post has graduated markings so you can easily put the seat back to your height after unfolding, or if you’ve been generous enough to lend it to someone else to ride
When bike storage is a challenge, the light (circa 11kg) weight takes the strain out of carrying it upstairs. Drop the handlebars, fold the pedals and tuck the rear wheel under the crossbar to squeeze it into a narrow corridor, or fold it into its most compact shape to put it in a corner or behind a sofa. Folds down to 69 x 68.5 x 36 cm.
Included is also a large rack bag, designed to take a 15" laptop with full protection, and extra pockets for PSU and enough room for clothing. I have actually done so long weekends on the continent and home with it.
This is a test report of the Mezzo D9 by the respected cycling journalist Tony Farrelly on Bikeradar https://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/folding/product/review-mezzo-bikes-d9-10551/
And this is Bikeradar’s later assessment of the D10
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/folding-bikes/mezzo-d10-review/
You might also want to watch this YouTube clip showing the bike being folded and unfolded.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6k_sZylQRk
I've had this one for about 6 years now, and replaced the handlebar with a titanium one, proper rear rack light, extra large rack wheels making it easier to roll and a rear mudguard flap. The tyres are Schwalbe Marathon Plus and relatively new. The inner and outer brake and gear cables have also been replaced, but with cable stretch could do with a bit of a tweak.
Despite the tough anodized black finish on the aluminium frame the bike has some marks and scratches, but nothing major.
The bike comes with a copy of the owner’s manual.
Looking for £375 ono collection in or near Maidenhead/London
The 10 gears help you speed up your commute, and the lack of a hinge in the crossbar means the frame is nice and sturdy, so you won't experience the flex some riders notice on other folders with that type of hinge.
Handlebars adjust for height, as does the saddle, so you can get a really comfortable riding position. The seat post has graduated markings so you can easily put the seat back to your height after unfolding, or if you’ve been generous enough to lend it to someone else to ride
When bike storage is a challenge, the light (circa 11kg) weight takes the strain out of carrying it upstairs. Drop the handlebars, fold the pedals and tuck the rear wheel under the crossbar to squeeze it into a narrow corridor, or fold it into its most compact shape to put it in a corner or behind a sofa. Folds down to 69 x 68.5 x 36 cm.
Included is also a large rack bag, designed to take a 15" laptop with full protection, and extra pockets for PSU and enough room for clothing. I have actually done so long weekends on the continent and home with it.
This is a test report of the Mezzo D9 by the respected cycling journalist Tony Farrelly on Bikeradar https://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/folding/product/review-mezzo-bikes-d9-10551/
And this is Bikeradar’s later assessment of the D10
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/folding-bikes/mezzo-d10-review/
You might also want to watch this YouTube clip showing the bike being folded and unfolded.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6k_sZylQRk
I've had this one for about 6 years now, and replaced the handlebar with a titanium one, proper rear rack light, extra large rack wheels making it easier to roll and a rear mudguard flap. The tyres are Schwalbe Marathon Plus and relatively new. The inner and outer brake and gear cables have also been replaced, but with cable stretch could do with a bit of a tweak.
Despite the tough anodized black finish on the aluminium frame the bike has some marks and scratches, but nothing major.
The bike comes with a copy of the owner’s manual.
Looking for £375 ono collection in or near Maidenhead/London
