MONKEYBIKE MonkeyTail Flamingo Pink at Fatbikeskopen.nl

Flamingo Pink is the boldest version of the MONKEYBIKE MonkeyTail: a striking pink that radiates in every direction on a longtail with an extended rear frame. Anyone who chooses it does so deliberately, and that is exactly the point of this range. The technology is identical across all colors: an extended rear frame with room for three people, a 750 watt-hour battery, hydraulic disc brakes, and front suspension.

Room for three people

The extended rear frame has room for you plus two passengers, with a maximum total weight of 140 kilograms. That figure deserves attention: with an 80-kilogram adult, you have 60 kilograms left for two children and luggage. For young children, that is plenty; for two teenagers, it becomes tight. If you want more leeway for the coming years, a longtail with a higher stated load capacity is the wiser choice.

MONKEYBIKE MonkeyTail range

Our specifications list the 750 watt-hour battery at approximately 80 kilometers, while the product description gives a higher figure. Use 80 kilometers as a guideline and you will be on the safe side. With children on the back, the motor also works harder, so expect less than the stated range. That is still more than enough for the daily trip to school and work. You can charge it from a standard wall outlet, without any special equipment. Do not leave the battery outside in freezing temperatures; this helps preserve its capacity over time. Charging is done from a standard wall outlet, so no separate installation is needed.

Brakes and suspension

Hydraulic disc brakes are essential on a loaded longtail. With two children on the back, you can easily weigh twice as much as on a regular city bike, so you need to be able to stop in a controlled manner without using your entire hand. There is suspension at the front to absorb curbs and speed bumps; the electric bike has no rear suspension. You notice this on a long bike because the rear hits a bump just as you have already passed over it. The lights are permanently mounted on the bike and run on the main battery. When the bike is delivered, briefly check the brake lever reach; you can adjust it in a few seconds.

Why those colors

MONKEYBIKE offers the MonkeyTail in five striking colors, none of which is standard black. That is deliberate: a bike you use to take your children places does not have to look like a delivery van. It is practical too, because you can immediately spot a bright pink longtail in an overcrowded bike rack at school. That saves time when you are in a hurry and the children are already running inside.

Who is this version for?

For parents who transport one or two children, do not have room for a cargo bike, and deliberately choose a bright color. Note the maximum total weight of 140 kilos, which is lower than that of some other longtails, and the fact that it only has front suspension. With two older children plus an adult, you are close to the limit, so a model with a higher load capacity is better. If you are unsure about the size, measure your inseam and compare it with the specified values. Anyone who rides it every day will notice these choices sooner than someone who only takes the bike out occasionally.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Bright colors never look exactly the same on a screen as they do in real life, and you can only properly assess a longtail when it is loaded. So visit one of the ten showrooms and bring your children along for a test ride. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 service points in the Netherlands. If ordered online, the bike will be delivered to your home ready to ride. The moving parts and battery come with a one-year warranty. Upon delivery, the bike is assembled and adjusted at your door. You have fourteen days after delivery to take it for a test ride.

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