The Cycleboard is like a mashup of a Razor Scooter and a longboard

August 2024 · 2 minute read
2016-04-07T16:00:00Z

Move along, hoverboards.

A new stand-up electric scooter called the CycleBoard might be the next big mode of transportation.

The CycleBoard is like a hybrid between a Razor Electric Scooter and a longboard. It uses a lean-to-steer system, so turning is as intuitive as shifting your body weight to one side.

A motor is tucked into the rear wheel hub, powering the scooter to drive 15 to 20 miles on a single charge. The rider gets going by triggering the throttle, and breaks using a hand lever. Your feet never need to touch the ground.

CycleBoard

While this system might sound disastrous for clumsy people like me, CycleBoard's tricycle-like design — two wheels in the front, one in the back — help stabilize the scooter through sharp turns, into puddles, and over cracks.

Navigation-challenged? There's even an accessory that allows you to clip your phone to the handlebars.

CycleBoard

The CycleBoard seems like a good fit for short-distance commuters and city-slickers. Weighing 42 pounds, it's not the most portable beast. Still, it's a viable option for those looking to go green.

CycleBoard

The all-electric CycleBoard provides zero-emission transportation from point A to point B. Like an electric vehicle, it plugs into a power outlet via a USB cable.

The device is crushing its Kickstarter goal, having raised over $100,000The scooter retails for $1,299 and begins shipping in July.

 

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