The new F-Play range has been developed in conjunction with the F-Trick range to make them ride as near as possible to a non-ebike: light, agile and responsive. To that end they share the same kinematic, Updated Zero Suspension System, suspension travel and a frame design that make them almost indistinguishable. The F-Play have a minimalist frame design with a stylised downtube which contains the 250Wh battery. The frame design includes the trademark Mondraker ‘window’ where the headtube meets the downtube and top tube, as well as being manufactured from Alloy Stealth Evo throughout.
Suspension travel has been augmented on both models, going from 100mm on the 24” bike up to 120mm, and from 120mm to 130mm on the 26” version. The forks have also been upgraded, now 120mm on the 24” bike (up from 100mm on the old F-Play 24”) and 140mm on the 26” bike (up from 120mm on last year’s F-Play 26”).
It’s not only the F-Trick that gets the Updated Zero Suspension System. The new F-Play enjoys the same new Zero system as the NEAT and F-PODIUM. This update delivers faster acceleration, more feedback and a faster response to your pedalling input. Simply put, each pedal stroke counts for more. This updated version of the Zero system also offers further benefits such as:
• Improved initial sensitivity and trail compliance.
• A more progressive kinematic.
• A lighter system with improved weight to stiffness ratio.
• More compact with less unsprung weight.
• Greater seatpost insertion depth.
As with the hardtail ebike Play range, the F-Play utilizes the same Mahle E-Bikemotion X35 system, with its 40Nm motor and 250Wh internal battery. The system has three assist modes (Eco, Urban and Sport) which can be tuned via Mahle’s MySmartbike phone app. As with the Play, the F-Play 26” has the option of fitting an additional 210Wh range extender for those longer rides.
The new F-Play range blurs the line between a kids’ bike and a bike for adults. As with the rest of the KIDS ranges, the F-Play comes with 2.4” tyres, an ONOFF Pija dropper post, a 30mm stem complimentary to Forward Geometry and a 1x chainset with a UDH mech hanger. It’s by far the closest thing to an adults’ ebike available in our kids ranges. It uses the same tech, the same technical resources and even the same components so that your little-ones can feel what you feel when out on their bikes.
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This size table is only an estimation, the optimum frame size depends on your personal preference and riding style
