MATE.BIKE, an e-bike brand from Copenhagen, Denmark, will launch a bicycle rental business called "RENTAL EXPERIENCE in Ace Hotel Kyoto" in collaboration with Ace Hotel Kyoto on October 20, 2023.
©Yoshihiro Makino
Ace Hotel Kyoto, which opened in 2020 as the first hotel in Asia and Japan, was designed under the concept of "East Meets West" in collaboration with architect Kengo Kuma and longtime partner Commune Design, offering a place for friendship, discovery, and cultural exchange for locals and tourists alike.
This bicycle rental business will offer four special e-bikes bearing the Ace Hotel Kyoto name in the new MATE City colorway, "MATE City Champagne Pop," which will go on sale in advance on the same day. Guests staying at the hotel can try out the MATE City, which is perfect for city riding, free of charge. Its advanced assist and suspension make it easy to navigate Kyoto's hilly streets and cobblestone roads. Starting from Ace Hotel Kyoto, located in the heart of Kyoto, guests can experience the city with all five senses, creating an opportunity to discover new charms of the area more freely than usual.
Detail
MATE City Champagne Pop
Motor: 250W
Disc brakes: Mechanical
Gears: 7-speed SHIMANO gears
Maximum speed: 24.0 km/h (15 mph)
Battery: Samsung / LG / BAK, etc.
Battery output: 36V 13Ah (468Wh)
Maximum assisted driving distance: 80km
Weight (including battery): 21.5 kg
Dimensions: Normal condition▶ Height 108 cm, length 160 cm, width 57 cm
Folded: Height 68cm, Length 90cm, Width 40cm About Ace Hotel Founded in 1999 by a group of young creatives in Seattle, USA, Ace Hotel now operates 10 hotels worldwide. Centered around art and music, the hotel has attracted attention in Japan as a groundbreaking style of hotel that connects not only with travelers but also with the community through its creative interior design and spacious, open lobby spaces. Ace Hotel Kyoto marks the hotel's first location in Asia and Japan. Designed in collaboration with renowned architect Kengo Kuma and longtime partner Commune Design, Ace Hotel Kyoto was designed under the concept of "East Meets West." A balanced blend of aesthetic philosophy, ideas, and tradition—crafts by artists and artisans from Japan and the US West Coast, nature, local materials, and custom art—creates a new and sensuous space and features artworks throughout the hotel, including banquet halls, guest rooms, and more.
Other features include an inspiring lobby with an Ace Hotel retail shop and a dedicated art gallery; three distinctive restaurants led by award-winning partner chefs Wes Avila, Katie Cole, and Mark Vetri; flexible event spaces meticulously designed with details like a spacious grid of white oak and full-length glass walls overlooking the garden courtyard; Japan's first Stumptown Coffee Roasters cafe; and a lush courtyard garden. Ace Hotel Kyoto offers a place for friendship, discovery, and cultural exchange for locals and visitors alike.
About MATE.BIKE
MATE.BIKE was founded in 2016 in Copenhagen, Denmark, a country known for its bicycles. Originating from a desire to broaden the worldview and values of its riders and create a better future in every way, MATE.BIKE has grown into one of the world's leading e-bike brands. The brand name derives from the meaning of a reliable MATE (companion) that efficiently helps people get from point A to point B. It means a reassuring friend, a partner to overcome the hills with you, encouragement to move forward, strength to ease pain, and many other forms of support.
Today, MATE.BIKE continues to evolve beyond the boundaries of the e-bike category, working with passionate colleagues and talented specialists who are working to overcome challenges, with the aim of creating a society where better choices are made for both people and the planet, such as using 100% renewable energy and realizing a circular economy.
©Yoshihiro MakinoAce Hotel Kyoto, which opened in 2020 as the first hotel in Asia and Japan, was designed under the concept of "East Meets West" in collaboration with architect Kengo Kuma and longtime partner Commune Design, offering a place for friendship, discovery, and cultural exchange for locals and tourists alike.
This bicycle rental business will offer four special e-bikes bearing the Ace Hotel Kyoto name in the new MATE City colorway, "MATE City Champagne Pop," which will go on sale in advance on the same day. Guests staying at the hotel can try out the MATE City, which is perfect for city riding, free of charge. Its advanced assist and suspension make it easy to navigate Kyoto's hilly streets and cobblestone roads. Starting from Ace Hotel Kyoto, located in the heart of Kyoto, guests can experience the city with all five senses, creating an opportunity to discover new charms of the area more freely than usual.
Detail
MATE City Champagne Pop
Motor: 250W
Disc brakes: Mechanical
Gears: 7-speed SHIMANO gears
Maximum speed: 24.0 km/h (15 mph)
Battery: Samsung / LG / BAK, etc.
Battery output: 36V 13Ah (468Wh)
Maximum assisted driving distance: 80km
Weight (including battery): 21.5 kg
Dimensions: Normal condition▶ Height 108 cm, length 160 cm, width 57 cm
Folded: Height 68cm, Length 90cm, Width 40cm About Ace Hotel Founded in 1999 by a group of young creatives in Seattle, USA, Ace Hotel now operates 10 hotels worldwide. Centered around art and music, the hotel has attracted attention in Japan as a groundbreaking style of hotel that connects not only with travelers but also with the community through its creative interior design and spacious, open lobby spaces. Ace Hotel Kyoto marks the hotel's first location in Asia and Japan. Designed in collaboration with renowned architect Kengo Kuma and longtime partner Commune Design, Ace Hotel Kyoto was designed under the concept of "East Meets West." A balanced blend of aesthetic philosophy, ideas, and tradition—crafts by artists and artisans from Japan and the US West Coast, nature, local materials, and custom art—creates a new and sensuous space and features artworks throughout the hotel, including banquet halls, guest rooms, and more.
Other features include an inspiring lobby with an Ace Hotel retail shop and a dedicated art gallery; three distinctive restaurants led by award-winning partner chefs Wes Avila, Katie Cole, and Mark Vetri; flexible event spaces meticulously designed with details like a spacious grid of white oak and full-length glass walls overlooking the garden courtyard; Japan's first Stumptown Coffee Roasters cafe; and a lush courtyard garden. Ace Hotel Kyoto offers a place for friendship, discovery, and cultural exchange for locals and visitors alike.
About MATE.BIKE
MATE.BIKE was founded in 2016 in Copenhagen, Denmark, a country known for its bicycles. Originating from a desire to broaden the worldview and values of its riders and create a better future in every way, MATE.BIKE has grown into one of the world's leading e-bike brands. The brand name derives from the meaning of a reliable MATE (companion) that efficiently helps people get from point A to point B. It means a reassuring friend, a partner to overcome the hills with you, encouragement to move forward, strength to ease pain, and many other forms of support.
Today, MATE.BIKE continues to evolve beyond the boundaries of the e-bike category, working with passionate colleagues and talented specialists who are working to overcome challenges, with the aim of creating a society where better choices are made for both people and the planet, such as using 100% renewable energy and realizing a circular economy.
