What better way to take a well-deserved break from your hectic week than setting off on a sunny Saturday morning bike ride? Imagine pedalling around hitherto-unexplored corners of your home city or, better yet, wheeling along a water-fronted promenade while soaking up all that much-needed Vitamin D. Well, this is exactly what the One Soho bicycle offers, albeit with one typically tech-y twist…
On the surface, the One Soho seems somewhat retro in design, with its brushed brass accents conjuring up images of Swinging London back in the ’60s – at least if its website is to be believed. But actually, hidden within this smartbike’s compact 13.7kg aluminium frame lies a 250W electric motor, one capable of travelling up to 80km between charges. When paired with its accompanying bespoke Bluetooth app, you can even fine-tune the motor in line with your mood and muscular inclination.
Manufactured by German e-bike designer, Coboc, the One Soho also boasts a sporty, forward-leaning design, complete with bespoke Brooks touches and custom brake levers and pedals. While it may not quite have the capacity to propel you moonwards in epic ET style – or even get you across any terrain that is more than minimally hilly – it may just be perfect for those leisurely weekend rides, where the accent is most definitely on the ‘leisurely’ bit.
Text: Tenzing Thondup