Christmas 2019

let us sincerely thank you for your support, that you gave us throughout the last year, and for tons and loads of ideas and subject knowledge, which we can brought to the spotlight of the scooter industry. we would like to thank you for your trust, with which you always return to us. Thanks to your contributions, we've managed to raise quality of products to another level. Thank you!

We wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

KOSTKA team.

e-KOSTKA arrives! Discover the reasons for the first edition of Czech electric footbikes...

This is a smart e-footbike produced in Czech Republic. You can travel so easily and so lightly as you have never experienced before. The system is based on sensors which are located in footbike’s hub. These sensors record people’s motion activity and respond to all your impulses. Whether you want to ride faster or slower, the footbike adapts to all what you need - you will experience the feeling of synergy and enjoy the swiftness and ease of motion.

Two modes, many possibilities

There is a lot of options you can set up. And then you just push off! You can set up parameters using a mobile app which adapt footbike’s behaviour to your needs.

The PEDELEC mode will enhance the needed pushing power, so you can move very easily. If your speed drops to 6 km/h, the footbike will maintain it. Since it is speed of an agile person, you can easily move among other people. The speed support works up to 25 km/h.

The FUN mode adds another function - it will maintain the last reached speed for the specific duration you set up. It includes the push-enhancement function, just as in the PEDELEC mode. Both modes include energy recovery. The maximal speed of the FUN mode is 20 km/h.

No cables

You no longer need to worry about cables or unwanted damage. This unique system is based on the All-in-one solution, which means that all equipment (including sensors and batteries) is placed in the compact e-hub with nominal power 250 W.

No registration or insurance needed

The Footbike Pedelec mode meets the strictest German legislation for electric footbikes - and you need not register anywhere or have an insurance.

*The legislation requirement can differ from country to country. You should always check the information of the appropriate country authority. E.g. in Czech Republic you can use both modes without any restrictions.

Safe and controllable

The big front wheel provides you an easy ride through all obstacles. The tires Schwalbe (German brand) will provide you a comfortable feeling. The optimized geometry is based on the long-year experience in footbike production. This makes our footbike models very stable and easy to control. You needn’t be afraid of an unpleasant bumpy ride because the e-footbike is small and unstable. The brakes Shimano will provide an excellent braking performance. Now you can simply enjoy your ride!

Control by phone app

You can connect to your mobile device via Bluetooth and check your speed, your location or distance travelled. The whole setting is done through the mobile app - there you can choose various parameters such as Kick intensity, Assistance duration or Kers (energy recovery). You can pair more footbikes with your smartphone and choose the actual one. But you don’t need a smartphone for riding!

Energy recovery (recuperation) and quick charging

You can use the energy recovery while braking or downhill riding, which allows you to charge a little bit energy back again. The time it takes to charge can be only about 2 hours using a standard 2A charger, which won’t overuse the battery too much, so that it can hold up to 1000 charge cycles!

Long range

160 Wh lithium battery provides a highly-developed power management and energy recovery system. The PEDELEC mode ensures the range of 50 km, while the FUN mode up to 20 km. But the real values always depend on the assistance set up, route profile and footbiker’s weight.

Stretch your body

We preserved all qualities of a sports footbike. That’s why the ride is quick and easy but and you can stretch your body without any additional efforts. Do you want to exercise while coming back home from work? You can just reduce the engine power and make something good for your health! The footbike helps you to stretch and strengthen your muscles, improve your joint condition and prevent back pain.

Low weight but big weight capacity

The weight capacity is designed for 150 kg while dynamic load. We test the lifespan of our footbikes on our testing places, where we check the material fatigue behaviour during real ride simulation. A low weight of this e-footbike ensures perfect driveability and manipulation.

Folding

You can fold the footbike easily in two steps within a second. The FOLD system provides the handlebars folding and the SPIN system ensures that the frame can be rotated around its axis. You will get a compact package which you can carry while travelling by public transport or car and which you can deposit where it is necessary. Our unique folding systems will help you with this!

5 model variants

We present a total of 5 different models of electric footbikes.

Foldable e-footbike KOSTKA e-TOUR MAX FOLD (E1)

Foldable e-footbike KOSTKA e-HILL MAX FOLD (E1)

Foldable e-footbike KOSTKA e-REBEL MAX FOLD (E1)

e-footbike KOSTKA e-TOUR MAX (E1)

e-footbike KOSTKA e-HILL MAX (E1)

Limited wedding edition

We would like to introduce your our unique wedding limited edition footbikes. These models were made especialy for Marek II. and Eva's wedding. Footbikes are made in limited number.

As Marek says about these models.

"The idea of creating this limited edition was basically spontanious. For our wedding, I want to make footbikes, which will reflect some of our wedding's features. And so the first four footbikes were created, which accompanied us throughout the day. There were ment to be a symbol of what we live for in our everyday lives."

"I also wanted to give myself a present in a form of a new footbike. This led to a creation of our new model, which we cal Travel. This model is basically created from our favorite model - Tour, but the steering geometry and frame tube were completely redesigned. We also make the front wheel bigger - 28". We have designed something, which we want to introduce to all of our customers. This footbike can excite more people in the same way, as it excites me. I personaly would recommend this scoter to people from medium to tall height. I think, that this is one of our best sports-touristic models we have ever made."

"And since the color combinations were such an success, we decided to make them available in limited numbers for sale, so everyone can have one of these unique footbikes. We'll see when our son Mark III will have his own edition."

Let us now show you these exceptional models and talk about them a little.

Footbike TWENTY Wedding (G5) - Serial number with E – as Eva (The Bride)

Eva's favourite model is TWENTY with Schwalbe Kojak tires. The colors of the footbike are matching the bride's colors. The primary color is ceramic white with structured finish, polished aluminium is painted in transparent Rose gold color. The new feature of this footbike are new ergonomic handlebars Kostka FBH 680-160 St, which will perfectly fit in your hands.

Footbike TOUR Wedding (G5) - Serial number with W – as Wedding

Tour model with Schwalbe Kojak tires. The footbike colors were selected to fit the colors of the wedding. The primary color is ceramic white with structured finish, polished aluminium is painted in transparent Rose gold color. The new feature of this footbike are new ergonomic handlebars Kostka FBH 680 – 50 Al wings.

Footbike TRAVEL Wedding (G5) - Serial number with M - as Marek (The Groom)

New model Travel with Schwalbe Kojak tires. The footbike colors were selected to fit the groom's color. The primary color is semi-matt dark blue, polished aluminum is made in transparent bronze. The new feature of this footbike are new ergonomic handlebars Kostka FBH 680 – 50 Al wings.

Footbike TRAVEL Wedding (G5) - Serial number with G – as the G-wagon

Footbike TRAVEL in colors of military Mercedes G Wolf on Schwalbe Kojak tires. The color combination of the footbike is stylized to the colors of the accompanying car. The primary color is army green with black components. The new feature of this footbike are new ergonomic handlebars Kostka FBH 680 – 50 Al wings.

Exclusive limited edition! (20 years)

Say welcome to the new limited edition of footbikes Kostka 20 years family!

KOSTKA REBEL MAX KID (G5)

KOSTKA TOUR MAX (G5)

Handlebars and grips

At first you can try the new ergonomic handlebars Kostka FBH 680-50 Al Wings which were designed especially for footbiking. The bar ends are adapted to your wrist and to natural grasp, thus your arms aren’t stressed more than necessary. The new gel grips provide comfort you deserve.

Additional equipment (included in price)

The footbike includes both front and rear mudguard in Ferrari colour. The footbike is equipped with a stand.

If you buy the model from our limited edition, you will receive a bottle opener with the serial number of your footbike.

News 2018

IT IS A REBEL!

REBEL MAX FOLD

Very light street footbike model REBEL MAX FOLD with a 16” front wheel and a 12” rear wheel. Rebel is a perfect Last-Mile-Transport and it should become a regular part of your car's equipment. Premium version of footbike, developed without compromises from chromiumbased steel with the use of modern technologies.

REBEL MAX KID

Very light street footbike model REBEL MAX KID >with a 16” front wheel and a 12” rear wheel. Premium kid version of footbike, developed without compromises from the best avaliable materials with the use of modern technologies. It will bring unforgettable experiences from the beginnings of footbike life to your children.

WHEN THE SIZE MATTERS

KOSTKA TRIP MAX

Big-size model TRIP MAX with a 28” front wheel and a 24” rear wheel to challenge the longest trips and tourist expeditions. It handles both asphalt and unpaved roads easily and trouble-free. Equip your footbike with bags, take a sleeping bag and a camping mat and let’s go on a trip.

KOSTKA RACER PRO

The sport is the best, especially footbiking! The sports footbike RACER PRO is a great buddy for active rest and your racing opportunity at the same time. On the road, you will appreciate its increased stiffness and strength - the feats that make it easy for you to take full advantage. Push after push, meter-by-meter, lightning speed, direction of target tape and the winner’s stage.

ONLY THE BEST FOR YOUR DOGS!

KOSTKA MUSHING RACER PRO

If you take it seriously and plan to start with mushing, the footbike MUSHING RACER PRO is the best choice for you. This footbike fits well for harsh terrain and extreme downhill racing, even without the dog. Equipped with sprung front fork and hydraulic disc brakes.

KOSTKA MUSHING RACER MAX

If you take it seriously and plan to start with mushing and participate in races, the footbike MUSHING RACER MAX is the best choice for you. This footbike fits well for harsh terrain. Equipped with solid front fork (for precision driving) and hydraulic disc brakes.

NEWS!

KOSTKA Trip - Expedition set

Are you planing to do long, mostly multi-day trips and you still ask yourself the same question where to put all that stuff you need to take with you? Now you don't have to! New practical KOSTKA carrying bags are able to take everything you need for those long journeys without any problem. Expedition set consisting of following bags will surprise you with it's compatibility and especially with it's storing space. Specially designed carrying bags from waterproof and washable material for TOUR model footbikes. Those bags are easily attachable on the footbike frame and nothing interfere with you. Say no to uncomfort carriers! Try our new Expedition set.

Expedition set is composed of practical fender and sophisticated system of following bags, which you can use separately. Get yourself those carrying bags, pack all your things and get ready to travel!

Carrying bag KOSTKA Trip FBH 26 XXL

Elegant and functional carrying bag Trip FBH 26 XXL is destined to every footbike rider. The bag is mounted on the stem and due to its size you can fit in your wallet, keys with mobile phone, but even the windbreaker or a snack. You can hide your smartphone under the top transparent film you can be still on-line even on your trips.

Fixation is provided by the metal clip on the bag and it is constructed only for KOSTKA stems. Really fast and easy mounting is possible thanks to the metal rivet, which is sewn into the bottom part of the bag so the rider is able to unmount the bag and take it with him anywhere he wants.

Approximate volume: 2,7 liters

Carrying bag KOSTKA Trip TWIN XXL

Every proper travel footbike should be equiped with this practical and functional KOSTKA TWIN bag.

Fast and easy assembly are great advantage of this bag, so the rider can have the bag with him on every stop at shops or restaurants. Elegant bag KOSTKA TWIN is fixed on the frame with velcro stripes. KOSTKA TWIN bag consist of two mutually independent pockets and between those two separated pockets youcan find the Bottle bag with 2,8 liters volume. The size of the bag can tell us, that it has enough space for keeping all the important stuff of daily usage - not only snacks, but for example clothes. Front fixation stripes and the sides of the bag are provided with a reflective elements. This is increasing the passive protection of the rider.

Approximate volume: 2x 2,5 liters

Carrying bag KOSTKA Trip Box

Another extension of your bag arsenal can be done with carrying bag KOSTKA Trip Box. Practical traveling bag with zipper on both sides, in which you can fit some accessories, spare parts and even your sleeping bag or some shopping list items. You can mount the bag only on our new KOSTKA Footbike fender, wihtout this fender you will not be able to use this bag a mount it on the footbike will be impossible. Mount the bag on the fender by hooking the bag over the top of the fender with the holes in the bag. Then secure it with the split spin in the bottom part of the bag. Also you can easily dismount the bag anytime you want.

Approximate volume: 4 liters

Carrying Bag Trip Plus Box

Is the TWIN XXL size not enough for you? With Carrying bag Trip Plu Box you can very easily increase the volume of your possible "cargo". The bag is equipped with plastic studs, which you will click into the relevant pats on the TWIN XXL bag and you are ready to go!

Approximate volume: 1,3 liter

KOSTKA Footbike Fender

The KOSTKA Footbike fender is determined only for footbike. It´s construction is radically different from usually used fenders. The fender KOSTKA is not only useful supplement of every footbike, but it also complete design of footbike.

You can simply attach the the fender to the frame, because the fender is provided with two holes, which can fit into the bottle holder mounting holes. But don't worry, if you have the KOSTKA Fender, you will not loose the opportunity of mounting the bottle holder. The Fender is designed for the bottle holder to be mounted straight on the fender.

Aktualita

Plagiarism

Prologue

We are focused on the development and production of scooters for more than 15 years and during this period, we were able to monitor the newest trends in the development of this branch. However, recently there are new products introduced on the market, which are suspicious by their price and also by the weird quality of their execution and possible similarity of products. Purpose of this article is the response to questions of customers, if we are producing scooters under different brand than ours and if we are not participating on this in some manner. We would like to assure you in advance, that we are definitely not. Our objective is not to sell the product for any price to the detriment of quality or subsequent customer service.

Boom of scooters

Current increased demand for scooters and increasing popularity of riding of scooters brings the justified effort of brands to not sleep through this boom and to establish themselves in the still young scooter market literally at any cost. If this is not be performed quickly, they are usually after the first or second season reassessing their efforts and they will try to direct their efforts to the other sales item with which they will try the same as in previous cases. They will change their bearing programme with a clear conscience and they will focus their efforts on potential customers in a new territory. Frequently, commercial companies are acting in this manner rather than production companies. Compared to that, a production company may show off the peep into its own production. A commercial company more likely hides a producer from its nature, because it does not want to reveal its supply chain to other dealers.

We, as one of already established producers, may promise, that we will be acting in the manner as our customers are perceiving us for many years. We are not sleeping, stagnating, we are not stopping to continuously increase the quality of final product, including the development of suitable and compatible accessories and we are not going to stop with the maximum effort and we will never provide a fake “statement” with the objective of maximum turnover or annual profit at any cost.

Legislative requirements

The thing, which we are adding to the product the most, is the above-standard care about the product already during its development, including the use of suitable material, creation of the birth certificate of scooter and documentation of compliance with relevant ISO norms. However, it must be said, that current requirements imposed on the construction of scooters as for the legislative point of view included in the relevant norm are not reflecting the current status of development of this branch. This is why we have created our own methodology of designing and testing, which imposes higher requirements on individual parts in comparison with the relevant norm. Such marginal conditions specified according to our own measurements of ride under various conditions are much closer to the real operation. We are then verifying particular construction suggestions on our own testing machines, which are verifying the behaviour of components during their lifetime before they are delivered to a customer.

How can I recognize your scooter?

First of all, we are recommending to visit the specialized store, where we can help you with the selection, but where you will be also able to try scooters and to avoid other problems.

It is not necessary to mention the whole range of clearly identifiable characteristics of our products and also the regular voluntarily performed certifications of products at the relevant national testing body. Even if it is performed by an independent auditor of national body, such testing cannot absolutely discover possible hidden defects of the final product and it is not evaluating the manufacturing quality. During the selection it is necessary to focus especially no details, such as the quality of joints and the locating of individual parts on a scooter. Plagiarisms are often copied without the thinking about the function and use of individual original components and their copy may lead to the higher danger or discomfort during the use of such product.

Plagiarists are usually not undergoing such certifications, which are valid for more years, and the problem may be postponed by a “declaration of conformity”, if necessary. The dilemma of producer, if it shall pay hundreds of thousands for certifications and patent claims with an uncertain result, is crucial. At the same time, the essential question for a potential plagiarist or any commercial company newly entering the market is for how long this product should be sold in fact before there will be discovered some more interesting product. Here, it is not looking for the prevention, but it is only waiting, if somebody will object to such acting and then it will focus its main effort to the downplaying of such problem and through legal obstructions it will pulverize the nature of such problem to less significant partials elements with the objective to not pay for the violation of patent rights and their claims.

Good price is misleading

Of course, you can save some money during purchase, but it is necessary to realize, that a scooter should bring you especially the joy of movement. This is why it is necessary to consider, if the saved amount is adequate. During the selection of scooter, we recommend to select scooter of traditional and proven brands. Thanks to this, a scooter will not discourage you from this sport after the first couple of rides, there will not be any issues with the maintenance, you will receive a long-term customer services and if this sport will not interest you in the end, you can believe that the price of a quality scooter is not declining and you can send it for a really good price even after several years.

Aktualita

Drive the footbike and you will experience real feeling of freedom and independence!

Driving of the footbike introduce easy movement which is suitable for all age categories from the smallest and the youngest to the biggest and the oldest. Simultaneously is driving of the footbike active movement during which will be stretched majority of your body muscle parties. There will be pleasured both the professional sportsmen and mainly usual people or persons with some body movement disability too.

Get a ride on the footbike and experience freedoom, which you did not recognize yet ! You will be surpriced by light of driving when you will speed by landscape!

Aktualita

The footbike KOSTKA is completely produced in the Czech Republic. The company KOSTKA has almoust 15 years tradition. The frames and parts are made by contemporary and robotic technologies just in the Czech factory in Potucnik. The assembly of the footbikes is made in our factory too, however not by robotic machine, but just on the contrary. The footbike is brought to the word by professional obstetrician, which put life to the footbike with love. In each peace is inscribed work of „the gold czech hands“ by the indelible writting.

We permanently develope news, which push ahead comfort, driving quality and value of the footbike. The company KOSTKA has own developmental centre and own team of professional designers and developers. Every inovation we test properly in the long term and in extrem condition and we find out practical experience from professional drivers, footbikers and mushers from all over the word. Without own developmental and continuous testing can not be succeeded any producer in the contemporary word.

The footbikes are equiped by first – rate components – brakes, tyres, rims, hubs. We still increase utility value of footbikes by practical supplements which are „tailor - made for footbiking“. These are adaptors, holders, stands, bags, and many practical supplements, without which serve footbikes only half – fully. The footbikes KOSTKA have very nice impressive design and they can find use in many activities such as tourism, sport, racing, city transport, supplement of yachts, caravans and similarly.

Our young team is opened by new ideas and inovations. Therefore we are able to present quality of Czech work in Western Europe markets, too.

Dear readers and visitors,

our success is success of everybody and is created primarily thanks to you. You bring us many impulses and inspirational ideas. We apply them in practice. Without you, satisfied, loyal and respectable customers we would never achieved any success.

Information

KOSTKA MAX - GOLDEN MIDDLE CLASS

KOSTKA TOUR MAX KOSTKA TWENTY MAX KOSTKA HILL MAX

MAX model line scooters are middle class models for the most widepsread customer group and for the everyday movement and hiking trips. Great riding abilities as handling or stability even in the higher speed is able thanks to the new geometry and new front wheel fork. New tapered design of frame and forks, based on 65mm wide hubs prevents the foot contact with the scooter through the "kick" process. Great driving comfort is guaranteed by wheels with stainless steel spokes with double-wall DRAGON rim together with hubs equiped with industrial bearings. Speed, comfort and safety is guaranteed by Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires and Shimano 4000 brakes. The rear brake cable is coated with a NANO layer, which is reducing the friction and provides better operation of the brakes.

Differences between model lines 3 and max

Max series Scooters are equiped with higher quality and more expensive components, Those factors highly improved riding ability, comfort and of course the maximal speed.

Discover all the news and inovations with us!

KOSTKA Hubs

Scooters are now equiped with KOSTKA HK 6542 hubs, those are manufactured directly at our company. Their advantage over previous hubs lies in using much better bearings with longer lifetime, lower rolling resistance and lower profile. We were able to use inner axle with greater diameter in the hub, this inner axle is tougher and stronger. The construction of the hub was remastered. Now it's not prone to self-adjustment (bearing preload from manufacturing), because there hub is using floating bearing storage. Hub has no threads, so there is no chance of weakening it's parts. You can also pretty simply disassemble the hub and clean it.

KOSTKA Stem

KOSTKA SK 2822 stem optimalization brought us lower weight and also a huge step forward in design of the whole component, which fitts better to the scooter conception. The stem includes an opening, which is used for equipment mounting. On the bottom side there is a thread for mounting the dog adapter. This stem is newly used on TOUR models as well.

KOSTKA Handlebars

FBH 20 handlebars (STREET, HILL, TWENTY) are now made without the crossbar, so they are more pliable and can better absorb micro vibrations. New KOSTKA FBH 26 handlebars are made from high-strenght aluminium and are ergonomically adjusted especialy for scooter enthusiasts needs. They are replacing the original MTB handlebars used in the cycle industry. The advantage of using these handlebars is in easy and switching to another handlebars with different heights. Thanks to this, you wont need the adapter for raising your handlebars anymore. Together with the KOSTKA SK 2822 Stem they are singnificantly contributing to better control of the whole scooter.

The A-Head headset is an improved solution to the steering system placement, eliminating free play in the steering.
It is completely dust- and waterproof. It is used for transmitting motion from the handlebar to the fork.

Wheel fork

The change of the fork geometry contribute to an increase in driving abilities, especialy in the handling of the scooter. The fork offset is solved by tilting the arms of the work, instead of the previous bending, so there is a huge increase of the material stiffness. Thanks to the milled endings of the fork there is no need of using the pad with the hooks. This way of mounting is not only better from tho construction point of view, but is also more aesthetic.

Bellow stem rings

Also the distance rings went throught the redesing. They fits even more with the whole scooter design.

Rear brake cable

The rear brake cable was replaced by cable coated with a layer of NANO, which is reducing the friction and provides better operation of the brakes.

Grips

Grips from high density foam are replaced by the original rubber one. There is an improvement in comfort and holding these grips now feels more comfortable. They are also able to better absorb all the micro vibrations.

Plugs

Change in frame and handlebars plugs, which are equiped with the reflective stickers.

Reflective stickers

All of the scooter stickers are now made from reflective material. You will find a reflective sticker under the identification tag, which is increasing the safety.

Scooter bags

New bags fixation. Instead of the previous handlebars fixation are the bags now fixed straight to the KOSTKA SK 2822 stem. This solution enables simple and quick mount/unmout of the bag. Also in the STRRET, HILL, TWENTY models we were able to increase the size of those bags.