HOW TO USE THE BIKE
We know, we know…It’s not the most familiar bicycle at a first glance. But once you get the hang of it, you will fall in love with the effortless and solid bicycle performance. Here’s what you need to know before your rides. REAR BRAKE with back pedaling (old school, maintenance free high quality brake) –…
December 1, 2021
The new wheels of ARGOS – A symbol
-” Why did you change the wheels of your balance bikes”, she asked -” We turned a big supply chain challenge of the whole industry into our own benefit. The new wooden wheels are a symbol of creativity, sustainability, finding alternative solutions during challenging times and producing locally rather than buying from thousands of miles…
November 30, 2021
What if it breaks?
You will see it in the streets of the world. Some claim to have seen it flying… – “What if it falls?” – “Even if it falls, it will not break.” https://fh-sites.imgix.net/sites/4143/2021/11/26175649/IMG_3312-1.mp4
November 26, 2021
COCO-MAT bike reforestation
Following the latest wildfires all over Greece and around the world, we mourn the loss of who we are. Nature will find its way like it does for billions of years. We need to act now. We, at COCO-MAT.bike, will do what we have been doing for years. Join our cause. COCO-MAT.bike TEAM …
August 8, 2021
COCO-MAT.bike to reach the top of the world
While we strive every day to deliver our iconic handcrafted wooden bikes all around the world, the found and owner of COCO-MAT group, Paul Efmorfidis, is striving to reach the top of the world, the Mount Everest. Like he always does, he strives to give us more motivation, courage and drive to reach our highest…
April 21, 2021
COCO-MAT.bike & Bartering Economy
The tale of the bee meets the journey of the wooden bike to revive an old economic model. Craft for craft. Honey for wooden bike. Our friend Spiros shares his experience in working with COCO-MAT.bike (ENG translation below) “Hello, I am Spyros Tzortzolakis and I am a beekeeper. I practice nomadic and organic beekeeping,…
February 21, 2021
COCO-MAT.bike Antwerp Tours featured on KAYAK Travel Guide
Kayak.com, or simply KAYAK, is an online travel agency and metasearch engine owned and operated by Booking Holdings; in other words a massive player able to offer complete travel solutions with online bookings, valuable tips and travel inspiration. From flights, stays, cars and trains to travel insurance as well as travel guide recommendations and COCO-MAT…
January 19, 2021
Flying with your COCO-MAT folding bike
Never miss your favorite travel buddy? Our iconic wooden handcrafted folding bike can accompany all your leisure and business trips by car, train, bus or airplane. Easy to fold, carry, store and easy to use! “In case you are travelling by airplane this airport service will make your life easier” says Martijn Meeuws,…
January 12, 2021
DECATHLON Belgium Key Partnership
What a better Christmas gift than a key partnership with the largest sporting goods retailer in the world? You can purchase a COCO-MAT bike through the e-shop of DECATHLON with faster delivery times in Belgium and The Netherlands. “I was notably flattered when the Commercial Leader of DECATHLON Belgium got in contact with me via…
December 24, 2020
First planting action in Belgium
After a very successful year since the opening of our first COCO-MAT bike shop in Belgium, our team organized a tree planting action together with BOS +, a local environmental organization that focuses on forest management and conservation in Belgium and abroad. A whole volleyball field of trees was planted in Landskouter, Belgium (50 °…
July 28, 2020
Cycling on a Wooden Bike During Trying Times
The founder of COCO-MAT Group, Paul Efmorfidis, began his journey on 8/1/2020 at 07am local time from Athens, Greece to Kathmandu, Nepal solely on his 2SPEED COCO-MAT folding bike. His plan afterwards was to climb Mount Everest with a kid’s balance bike on his back. The aim was to create awareness and send a message to his family, friends, companies and the rest of the world to restore the relationship between human beings and Nature. Unfortunately, his journey was forced to be canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. He had already covered 6.354 kilometers only by his wooden bike within 3 months time. His herculean effort didn’t not go in vain though. Ever since, the bicycle industry has seen a tremendous growth, a phenomenon that has created even more cyclists and bicycle infrastructure around the world. Without even knowing…
June 30, 2020