Hailed as the choice for e-scooters, and accessible from age 16 on a CBT licence, the CU Mini has been chosen because the paddock bike for Moto E, and for Ducati on this yr’s MotoGP season. Easy to manoeuvre by small and cramped area, and with acceleration straight off the road, this little commuter handles the tight visitors, ULEZ, pace limits and every other limitations that include any main metropolis.
Inspired by the Super Soco CUX, I took this glossy and small commuter from Finsbury Park to Farringdon adopted by a jaunt by the streets of Central London and I managed a 40 minute journey in half the time. That’s together with the a number of occasions I obtained misplaced.
Safer than an e-scooter and fewer onerous work than a pushbike, this twist and go commuter is obtainable for anybody 16+ with a sound CBT, or by those that obtained a automobile licence earlier than 2001. New riders, younger riders, and those that need to get monetary savings and vitality on their commute.
Charging, vary and pace and energy
The 600-watt motor offers the CU Mini a prime pace of 25 mph, though because of the pace limits inside central London I didn’t get the chance to go above 20 mph. Plus, the 25 mile vary was greater than sufficient for my little day trip, even factoring within the reality I obtained misplaced, repeatedly.
Easy to cost, the detachable lithium-ion battery weighs simply 7kg and might be charged from any customary 3-pin UK plug outlet. So much less backache and problem than a few of the greater electrical bikes.
Like most electrical commuters, the ability is instantly accessible, so watch out to not let your wrist slip in any other case you’ll find yourself flying off into visitors.
Equipment
Although small, it doesn’t sacrifice on expertise with keyless ignition, a USB port, alarm, monitoring system, LED lights and companion app, with which you’ll monitor the bike in actual time, and monitor the state of cost from a cellular system.
Comfort
I’ve predominantly ridden bikes of 200kg+, so it took me a minute to get used to how light-weight and compact the CU Mini is, however as soon as I did I used to be squeezing by the tightest visitors jams, which bigger bikes couldn’t match. I used to be amazed how snug the experience was, as soon as once more aiming for potholes, manhole covers and pace bumps.
What I did not like was the general dimension and the storage. I didn’t have appropriate baggage, so the charger was on the hook on the entrance, which took up numerous foot area. The bag was resting on my boots.
Price
At £1,699, the CU Mini is cheaper than the typical London commute per day. Plus, there’s finance accessible and few upkeep prices.
Super Soco CU Mini verdict
Those who know the headache that’s travelling by central London (or every other closely built-up metropolis) will respect the manoeuvrability that the CU Mini gives. It’s not quick, it’s not intimidating, however it’s enjoyable. Even probably the most seasoned riders received’t be capable of assist leaping on and whizzing round (Toad had a go). I may discover extra of London in a shorter time period, for minimal price, with out having to prepare dinner on the tube or sweat biking.
Super Soco CU Mini specification
DIMENSIONS |
1655mm*695mm*1083mm |
WHEELBASE |
1169mm |
GROUND CLEARANCE |
135mm |
SEAT MATERIAL |
High-Density Foam |
VEHICLE WEIGHT |
50kg |
BRAKING |
Front & Rear Disc (130mm) |
FRAME |
Carbon metal |
TYRE TYPE |
Kenda |
FRONT WHEEL |
70/90-12 |
FRONT SHOCK |
Telescopic forks |
REAR WHEEL |
70/90-12 |
REAR SHOCK |
Twin shock |
LUGGAGE RACK |
Yes |
APPS |
Yes |
DISPLAY |
Dynamic LCD |
HEADLIGHT |
LED with DRL |
INDICATORS |
LED |
SECURITY |
App monitoring, Alarm & Wheel lock |
USB PORT |
Yes |
MAX SPEED |
42kmh / 26mph |
MAX TORQUE |
11.8Nm |
MOTOR BRAND |
Super Soco patented |
MOTOR COOLING |
Air cooled |
MAX POWER |
1 kW |
RATED POWER |
600-watts |
GEAR TYPE |
Twist and Go – Hub Motor |
ESTIMATED RANGE |
40 km / 25 miles** |
CLIMBING CAPACITY |
15 diploma |
BATTERY TYPE |
Removable lithium-ion |
BATTERY BRAND |
Soft core NCM |
BATTERY CAPACITY |
40v 28Ah (1.1kWh) |
BATTERY PROTECTION |
BMS system |
BATTERY WEIGHT |
7Kg |
CHARGING TIME |
7 hours |
REMOVABLE BATTERY |
Yes |