The Ride of a Lifetime

Urban Drivestyles’ multifunctional E-bike fleet, its time to go green we take a look at their UniBoost and put it to the test.

E-mobility and retro fans, working, shopping, bringing children to school, packing to go to a sport or going on your next outdoor adventure - everyday life has just become easier.

In most modes of travel there are associated high petrol costs, unnecessary environmental pollution, rush hours and the annoying search for a parking space.

The e-bike manufacturer Urban Drivestyle from Berlin Oberschöneweide has developed smart mobility solutions for the Post Carbon Society. The stylish and robust e-bikes are configurable down to the last detail and thus offer real alternatives to cars, motorbikes other means of current transport solutions.

Thanks to the wide range of accessories, each bike can be adapted to your own lifestyle. As everyday all-rounders, the UNI MK Classic and the UNI Bobber with their almost unlimited conversion options offer everything to move our active and varied lifestyle.

On any given day of the week, when you go to work and go on the school run, you have to take everything with you in the morning. With Urban Drivestyle you have the option of multiple storage and racking solutions, from putting your laptop in the frame bag or your sports bag on the luggage rack and there is even room for a friend on the extra large riding platform. Footrests, which can be attached to the front and back, provide additional comfort and space for the feet.

On the high-quality steel frames of the bikes there are also special mounting points for load systems and trailers. The City Cruiser becomes a small van in no time at all! With up to two child sitting on the extra long seat in the front and, if necessary, two more seats in the trailer. Meaning you can now manage a school run for a small family with ease. There is even the option to customise the side panels of the range with company logos, family names or even just to name your new main mode of transport! It’s a fun exercise and gets everyone involved with the process of converting to an E-vehicle way of life…

… What will you name yours?

On a long summer vacation? Still stuck in lockdown and avoiding public transport? The sun is shining and you want to go to the city with your best friends! But what is the best way to get there and avoid the masses, not have to be confined on a hot bus, and not have your face covered while you do it (although we always say to follow local guidelines of staying safe and social distancing).

The UNI Swing is reminiscent of a traditional ladies bike and is the perfect companion for a day of shopping in style. The deep side

step enables easy tours with your favourite summer dress. With just a flick of the wrist you can extend the seat and there is enough space for a friend (or even those extra bags you seem to have acquired). In addition, a front carrier offers a headlight bracket and enough additional space for yet more shopping bags. Perfect for wherever the mood takes you.

Depending on how much you are looking to take with you, an additional weatherproof hard case / side case with a volume of 20 litres or a practical transport box can be added. This is truly the best all round storage option, ideal to move large items, be it for your shopping, or to train your outdoor gym session with clients in the local park.

Are you not able to get cover for the kids, no worries, Urban Drivestyle has you covered! It is easy to take up to two children with you ensuring that your summer adventures never stop!

Speaking of summer adventures, the UDX 204 with its true to the style image and based on the look of the iconic BMX design of the 80s, offers an alternative to those of us who don’t have to worry about moving large volumes every day. It is an ideal vehicle for those short commutes, going directly to and from college or university, meeting with friends in the park, or for cruising in the town or city.

The modular storage options of the whole range mean that regardless of what the day throws at you, you will always be prepared. The UDX 204 is no different. It’s easy to have everything with you for the day on the robust and high-quality luggage rack we call ‘Hunter Rack’. Designed for loads of up to 50kg, this mighty piece of kit is there for you.

For occasional passenger trips around the park, the UDX 204 can even be equipped with a second seat cushion. Never have to ride alongside your walking friend again. Now you can both cruse in style.

The UDX204 is designed with all ages of riders in mind, but is especially well received amongst younger riders. The customisation allows you to choose between a rigid frame, front fork suspension or a fully sprung version. The frame colours and the colour accents can also be individually selected and set. So the bike becomes the eye-catcher you want!

With more modular storage than you can shake a stick at, the UNI MK Classic and UNI Bobber are by far the most casual looking, practical vehicle on beaches all over the world. The specially developed board carriers become an instant hit when you want to get out in the surf and catch the waves at any time of the day.

Simply attach the surfboard to the bike in its special mounting points, fasten and you’re away! Are you transporting several boards at once? No worries - this beast supports you. So with all of these options these transport solutions offer the chance to become greener in your day to day while not losing functionality. But what is missing from this wide range of options? They would not be complete without a trailer attachment and of course Urban Drivestyle has got your back. This is by far our favourite part of the storage ranges. It gives you in essence a boot space on the scooter / bike and you can really plan to get out and about, attend park fitness sessions, carry weights, dumbbells, plates, weight vests or even a battle rope on this amazing piece of kit. The motors are well versed to deliver power so you always get a quality of ride like no other!

The 20x4 studded tyres also provide enough grip on any surface - it can even handle grass. Even potholes become a worry of the past (although with the state of UK roads, we always recommend avoiding these).

In short, the Urban Drivestyle range is the versatile selection of e-vehicles we have been waiting for, a real game changer and viable e-vehicle option for a day to day solution.

Keep looking out for our videos and further reviews coming in July where we will really be putting the UNI Boost to the test. We can’t wait.

More information on Urban Drivestyle can be found here:

www.urbandrivestyle.com