Metal Guru
By Danny Cobbs
This month the Metal Guru rounds up the summer’s news and must-haves…
Mando launches its second generation of e-bike, the Footloose IM. The acclaimed design by Mark Sanderson combines form and function to redefine urban transport. Enjoy added extras such as a removable battery for easy charging, a streamlined design for a sleeker look and a resilient plastic-covered aluminium frame. With a range of colours to choose from, this is a definite must-have for summer.
From £1,999
www.mandofootloose.com
Festival Essential: The Etón Scorpion solar and crank powered radio, phone charger, torch and bottle opener. Charge your phone, light your way back to your tent, dance along to the radio and knock back a beer, all with one gadget. The Scorpion has been built specifically for the great outdoors.
£49.99
From Maplins Brighton, Crawley, Worthing and Eastbourne
Tank Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Perfect for outdoor pursuits. Not only encased in protective rubber, it’s also water resistant, so pool parties and beach tunes are a yes. And while your phone might not be waterproof, the Bluetooth connectivity allows you to play your music while your phone is safely in your pocket, up to 30 metres away.
£29.95
www.red5.co.uk