BY BARRY LYSTER
Black Iron Horse The Pony
PHOTOS: BLACK IRON HORSE
Denmark’s Black Iron Horse The Pony is an Optimal Urban eCargo Bike
The Pony is sleek and nimble with many great features for smart e-mobility in any urban setting. In Denmark, bikes are woven into the fabric of the country’s lifestyle and culture, with massive cycling transportation networks and large-scale secure bike parking. For over 25 years, Black Iron Horse, winner of an IF Design Award in 2020, has been pioneering unique quality cargo bikes from their home in Copenhagen, the country’s renowned cycling capital. When the opportunity came up, eBikes International was stoked to test The Pony model with the help of VeloLifestyle, their dealer in Vancouver. The company’s ethical approach to product development and design is evident in their cargo bikes — most of the materials and parts are first sourced in Denmark and then from other European countries. It’s no surprise that their e-cargo bike’s plastic box is made from 100% locally sourced recycled plastic. Designed for optimal performance in an urban landscape, The Pony is a light 3-wheel e-cargo bike that uses a single rear wheel for unique steering. The in-house welded steel frame is available in a black, blue or green powdercoated finish.
Equipped with Shimano’s STEPS E6100 motor with 250 watts of power and 60Nm of torque, it comes with a 418Wh lithium-ion battery that’s neatly secured in the storage behind the seats with the ability to be charged without removal. The Pony uses Shimano’s Nexus 5 fully automatic Di2 electronic five-speed internal rear hub gearing, along with Shimano mechanical disc brakes, complete with a parking brake, ensuring reliable stopping power and control as needed no matter what the load. Strong double-walled 20” wheels are wrapped in Schwalbe puncture-resistant tires and topped with watershedding fenders. The front-mounted recycled plastic box is lined with custom-built steel for strength and durability, for a variety of cargo and transportation needs, and is rated up to 180kg capacity. There are seats and safety belts to accommodate passengers, with a separate storage area behind and under the seats. Multiple accessories are available, and our test model included a Panorama Hood. The unique single-wheel rear steering takes some getting
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