Mate.bike vs Session

MATE. The coolest and most affordable eBike EVER

Danish start-up elevates the world of eBikes by introducing MATE - an electric, smart, foldable and affordable bike

Say hello to the bike of the future.

The 16th of august marks the official launch of the crowdfunding campaign for MATE; the world’s most affordable foldable electricbike.

Introducing MATE: the ultimate in cycling versatility

MATE has a refreshingly sharp design for a foldable eBike and comes available in four different colour options (army green, matte black, metallic red or shiny white). An easy 3 step fold system makes MATE very versatile and mobile. This improved versatility is not only a great way to reduce the chance of theft, but also makes it easy to take with you on public transport or pack it in the trunk of your car for longer journeys.

Powered by either a 250W or 350W motor, MATE can reach a top speed of up to 20mph and gets up to 55 miles on a single charge. A 6 speed computer gives you details and stats about your ride, as well as a handy USB charging functionality for your smart-phone or GPS. For when you feel like using pedal power instead, the 7 speed Shimano gears give you even more versatility.

With front and rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes and all terrain tires, MATE offers a smooth ride, even on rougher surfaces. But the feature that the MATE team is most excited about is the price.

The duo behind the start-up has a vision: to make cycling more accessible to the world, Christian and Julie and they are committed to building a high quality, affordable eBike.

The 16th August marks the launch of their 30 day crowdfunding campaign and the MATE team are offering a massive 70% off MSRP to all campaign backers. With prices of between $599 – $749 USD available for a limited time only, represents a great deal for those looking for an eBike.

Session is the world's first open-source, decentralised private messenger to use industry-leading Signal Protocol encryption — without asking for your phone number.

Session is a new breed of private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers spread all over the world. With no central servers, Session can’t leak or sell your data. And with Session’s private routing protocols, your messages are completely anonymous. No one ever knows who you’re talking to, what you’re saying, or even your IP address.

• Fully anonymous account creation: No phone number or email needed to create a Session ID

• Decentralised server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure

• No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata

• IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data

• Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 10 people

• Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections

• Multi-device syncing: One Session ID for your phone and computer

• Free and open-source: Don’t take our word for it — check Session's code yourself

Session is free as in free speech, free as in free beer, and free of ads and trackers. Session is built and maintained by the Loki Foundation, Australia’s first privacy tech not-for-profit organisation. Take back your online privacy today — download Session.

Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/loki-project/session-android

Location: Melbourne, Australia