At the highly acclaimed Eurobike Award 2012, the "children's draisine" from Moustache - the bike is uniquely named "Mercredi 12" - won an award in the special bike category. The children's runbike is the only vehicle in the portfolio without a motor, but the manufacturer emphasizes that the bike is perhaps the most important two-wheeler in the entire range. This is because the "Mercredi 12" is perfect for getting infected with the two-wheeler virus at an early age.

The bike is available in numerous colors and does not have hydro-formed frame tubes, which are otherwise found on bikes for adult riders. The mono-frame concept, in which the wheels are suspended from the hubs on one side, also attracts attention. Wheelchair hubs are used, which are connected to 20-inch rims and are fitted with BMX tires to compete for the favor of the little ones.

The one-size all-rounder

With the "Lundi 26", Moustache won a prize in the city bike category at the R'Bike trade fair in Lyon in September. The jury was impressed by the unique design, but comfort and riding dynamics also played a role. The bike weighs around 23.8 kilograms, accelerates with a 250 watt Bosch motor and shifts through nine gears using a rear derailleur and a Shimano cassette. A version with the continuously variable Nuvinci gearbox is also available for the "Lundi 26". The frame is only available in one size, but should be suitable for riders between 160 and 190 centimetres tall.

The "Lundi 26" and "Mercredi 12" bikes and all other Moustache bikes are available from Ofelec AG, a sister company of Shimano importer Fuchs-Movesa AG.  

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