As iconic because the Mini marque is, it’s clear that the model has a transparent imaginative and prescient for the long run. Its newest crop of electrical vehicles make this clear as day. On prime of that, the model has additionally ventured into the e-bike house, most just lately with a partnership with French bicycle model Angell Mobility. The brand new bike has been known as the E-Bike 1, and it’s fairly a particular two-wheeler. Let’s take a better look.
The Mini E-Bike 1 has been developed with customizability in thoughts. The bike will be configured for riders of all sizes and styles, in addition to for a number of sorts of driving. Designed primarily as an on-road commuter, the bike incorporates an aluminum body, a thermoplastic chain guard, and different fascinating tech that put it at par with different premium e-bikes out there. By way of the bike’s general design, we discover some homages to Mini, all blended seamlessly with the streamlined design of Angell’s bikes.
By way of efficiency, the Mini E-Bike 1 is powered by a 250-watt rear hub motor, which will be adjusted in efficiency both by means of the bike’s built-in cockpit or the rider’s smartphone. As for the battery, the E-Bike 1 has a swappable energy pack that weighs simply 2.1 kilograms, making it straightforward to swap out and cost individually. The battery housing is situated below the seat, and could also be mistaken for a baggage rack, although it’s vital to notice that it isn’t designed to hold cargo.
By the cellular app designed particularly for Angell e-bikes, riders can configure settings, lock and unlock the bike, in addition to see the bike’s dwell location because of a built-in GPS. The bike additionally options entrance and tail lamps, providing additional security and visibility for riders who want to enterprise out earlier than daybreak or after nightfall.
The brand new Mini E-Bike one is obtainable in two shade schemes. The primary is known as Ocean Wave Inexperienced, whereas the second is known as Vibrant Silver, and is impressed by the enduring colours of Mini. By way of availability, the Mini E-Bike 1 shall be a limited-edition launch, with just one,959 models scheduled for manufacturing — Mini selected this quantity as a result of it marks the yr the primary Mini Cooper was launched. The bike is priced on the equal of $3,716 USD.