The UK importer of Mecatecno electric trials bikes, Jim Sandiford of Rossendale in Lancashire, has taken delivery of a new machine called the Dragonfly, or T18. It features a 21” front wheel and 18” rear wheel, lithium battery, a clutch and two gears and will weigh in at just 57kg.
The Dragonfly is the first adult machine to be imported by Sandiford’s, which until now has only handled the Barcelona-based manufacturer’s range of electric trials bikes for children aged between two and 10.
A pre-production Dragonfly competed at short notice in the inaugural Trial Electric World Championship Class in Lourdes in France in June, finishing second on its debut.
Sandiford’s had a Dragonfly on display and another one for customers to ride in the try-out area. Caroline Sandiford – daughter of trials specialist and “Mr Montesa” Jim Sandiford – said the bike “sparked a huge amount of interest” and she is excited at the prospects.
“We’ve been waiting for the Dragonfly, which has three base models, for a while but did not want to launch until we were sure it was absolutely ready,” said Caroline. “We have been working hard to build brand awareness for six years now.
“It was very, very emotional for me to see the Dragonfly on the podium.”
Sandiford’s has two prime dealers – Sandiford Off Road based in Burnley, Lancashire, for the north and P and J Vehicles of Latchingdon, Essex, for the south – and has open points.
Jim Sandiford Ltd was founded by James Albert Sandiford in the early 1970s as a dedicated Montesa dealer.
The T18 Dragonfly will be launched at the Dirt Bike Show which runs from 26 to 29 October at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
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