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PINO STEPS with Shimano motor: as versatile as a whole fleet of vehicles
Cargo bike, family taxi, tandem: with too much CO2 in our atmosphere and not enough parking spots in our neighborhoods, the PINO STEPS is the perfect e-vehicle for the city.
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Semi-recumbent tandem as smart bike for the city
How can the groceries get home, your family get to the park, or a couple get to their favorite picnic spot? On the PINO STEPS, of course! The e-tandem from Hase Bikes takes you quickly from A to B in an environmentally friendly way, and lets you easily bring along all kinds of cargo. Or your favorite co-pilot. The powerful mid-motor from Shimano can be switched on with the touch of a button when the hill's too steep, or the will too weak. The battery has a capacity of 418 watts and can be charged in 4 hours. PINO as cargo bike: let the good times roll! The colorful City Bag brightens up the concrete jungle and easily carries all your stuff, transforming the PINO into a cargo bike with an attitude. The City Bag slides over the backrest of the recumbent seat and hooks onto the frame in front. Up to 80 liters (2.8+ cubic feet) of cargo can be packed away in this attractive, sturdy, and waterproof "trunk." The robust Porter Rack below the bag is a foldable luggage carrier that doubles as a sturdy two-legged kickstand, adding even more load-carrying capacity: e.g. for that case of ginger beer or an XXL watermelon for the neighbors' shindig. PINO as family taxi: I'm front and center! It's also fine for kids to ride in a wooden crate, either alone or sandwiched between the organic leeks and baguettes. But as we see it: kids aren't cargo. And they have much more energy to burn than a loaf of bread. That's why the PINO keeps kids and cargo separate and offers a Children's Crankset that turns petite passengers from 3'3" in height into active co-pilots - attracting envious stares from their trailer-bound peers. After burning up all that energy, your tired stoker might just need a little nap. Which is fine, thanks to the freewheel and three-point harness. After all, Daddy has the Shimano motor as a backup, just in case he can't handle the pedaling on his own. A PINO built for two: Daisy, Daisy... The old fashioned "bicycle built for two" was never as romantic as it sounded in the songs. How could poor "Daisy" give her answer while staring at the back of her beloved's head and trying to keep pace with the pedaling? Thanks to the two different seat heights on the PINO, the stoker in the front recumbent seat can share the beautiful view - and pleasant conversations - with the captain. No road is too long when you share the experience. The Shimano will help you get there, and the Rack Bag under the recumbent seat lets you bring along all the provisions you need! |
Technical data and features
Total length: |
83"-93" (201-237 cm) |
Total width: |
25" (64 cm) |
Total height: |
41-43" (104-110 cm), depending on seat adjustment |
Seat Height, front: |
25" (64 cm) |
Bottom bracket height, front: |
24.5" (62 cm) |
Wheelbase: |
57" (145 cm) |
Two part frame/front boom: |
7005 aluminum, with adjustable and replaceable dropouts in the rear (Patria patent) |
Max Load: |
495 lb (225 kg) |
Fork: |
suspension fork Spinner Grind 1, reinforced version with steel shaft |
Brakes: |
SRAM Guide hydraulic disc brakes |
Wheels: |
Rear: 26", Rim: double wall with double eyelets, Hub: Novatec D142SBT, Spokes: Sapim; Front: 20", Rim: double wall with eyelets, Hub: HASE BIKES, Spokes: Sapim; Tires: Schwalbe Marathon 47×406 (front), 50×559 (rear) |
Gears: |
Shimano Deore 9-speed derailleur, Microshift bar-end shifters and Herrmans Ergo grips |
Crankset/bottom bracket: |
Shimano Steps and HASE BIKES with integrated freewheel mechanism, Rear: 170 mm 44 tooth, left 38 tooth; Front: 165 mm 38 tooth |
Lighting System: |
motor battery, B & M Toplight Flat Plus, Headlight: Busch & Müller Lumotec Lyt, LED, standlight |
Fenders: |
SKS black matt |
Luggage Rack: |
Racktime Addit, Max. load: 66 lb (30 kg) |
Cargo system (optional): |
City Bag, Volume: 80 L, Max. load: 88 lb (40 kg); PORTER RACK foldable carrier with double kickstand, Max. load: 88 lb (40 kg); PORTER RACKBAG (waterproof), Volume: 80 L |
Motor: |
Shimano Steps bottom bracket motor, Battery: lithium-ion, Capacity: 11.6 Ah, 418 Wh, Voltage: 36 V, Max. power: 250 W, Recharge cycles: 1000, Charge time: 4 h, Range: approx. 31 miles (50 km), Battery weight: 7 lb (2.55 kg), Battery guarantee: 24 months, |
Kickstand: |
Humpert double kickstand |
Weight: |
68 lb (31 kg) |
Colors: |
RAL 7023 Concrete Gray/powder-coated, front boom black anodized with length-adjustment markings |
Accessories
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Big-City PINO
The PINO STEPS is the perfect e-bike for the city. This is the feedback we're getting from our urbanite PINO enthusiasts around the world. The photos for our catalog were taken in Hamburg, Germany, a beautiful city on the Alster river. |
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Nature-lover PINO
The PINO STEPS is also perfect for an outing in the countryside, like a super-cool father-son trip with tent, fishing rod, and campfire. Fun and adventure to the power of two! |
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Its name was PORTER. PINO PORTER.
Until 2013, the PINO model "PORTER" was still being sold as the cargo bike of tandems. The ingenious Porter Rack and Porter Bag are (luckily!) still available, and in this video, Julian from Hase Bikes demonstrates how they can be used for transporting 2 crates and a large load of groceries. |
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Silent film starring the PINO PORTER.
Here is the old PORTER how-to video. It might look a little "old school," but it's still pretty impressive to see how much the PINO can carry with the right accessories. |
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Practical STEPS for more mobility
Few people have known the PINO for as long as bike dealer Monika Schwarz. As a HASE BIKES partner for the past 20 years, she has followed the development of the tandem from the very beginning and has been riding her own for many years. We asked her to test-ride the new PINO STEPS for us. Who better to test our PINO STEPS prototypes than experienced bike dealer Monika Schwarz? The 46-year-old has always had a passion for anything with wheels and pedals – including adaptive cycles for special needs riders. She even worked in our manufacturing facility for several years. So when, in the spring of 2015, we walked into Fahrrad Claus – the bike shop she runs in Trebur with her companion, Oliver Claus – it was actually a visit to old friends. “The PINO is now a bike that can be – and is – used for many different purposes,” she explained soon after our arrival. She knows all PINO model years and is familiar with the many options available for adapting the tandem to individual needs and wishes. The PINO has always played a role in Monika’s life – it was there when she needed to transport her ill sister, when she met Oliver, when she taxied her kids around, and whenever she needed to transport large loads. For Monika, the new PINO is the most versatile family-touring-cargo-everyday bike possible. “In all my years, I’ve never seen a cargo bike with this much carrying capacity,” said Monika. Be it produce, pet supplies, or paint cans – the PINO can handle cargo of all sizes. And the new Shimano STEPS e-bike system has no problem with heavy loads. “The ride is smooth, and the motor provides good support,” observed Monika, approvingly. “Everyone I’ve shown the bike to has also been amazed at how seamlessly the e-motor is integrated into the PINO frame.” And on shopping trips, the pedelec has practically as much cargo capacity as a car. “Even when fully loaded, I never have to huff and puff up hills.” And it’s not just the unfolded PORTER BAG on the front seat that makes load-lugging a piece of cake: the PORTER RACK under the seat handles heavy loads like a breeze. From bottles to bulky boxes, the new PINO packs it in. Monika stows a tray of vegetable seedlings under the front seat. “The fact is, I no longer need a car in the city,” she said with a proud smile. “A few weeks ago, I even used the PINO for transporting an injured passenger!” Monika’s son Darius had hurt his foot and wasn’t allowed to walk or pedal. So she taxied him around in the front seat of the PINO. “Thanks to the extra power from the motor, I even enjoyed it.” She also loves the new kickstand. “It folds away automatically when you start riding, and it’s relatively effortless to engage, even when the tandem is fully loaded.” And the best part: when parked on its stand, the PINO is as steady as a rock! “The PINO with e-motor is my absolute favorite bike,” confessed Monika. “It used to be my kid-taxi, but now it’s my go-to bike for every errand and destination.” The best part is: “Since we’ve had the e-PINO, even Darius is crazy about shopping. Which frees up more time for me …,” she said, smiling. “Is that the new vegetarian bike?” joked a passerby, noticing the colorful assortment of vegetables we had brought along for lunch. Catchy, but that would be a much too one-sided name for the multitalented PINO STEPS. |