Source: Urban Drivestyle | SNIPES | Urban Drivestyle is a rapidly growing e-mobility start up founded by Ossian Vogel. With Andi Kranki as CEO and a team of dedicated e-mobility enthousiasts, they create and develop various e-vehicles at their own factory in Berlin.

Ossian Vogel, Founder Urban Drivestyle: “Our first e-vehicle (the UNI Moke) was a huge crowdfunding success in 2017. After moving from Palma to Berlin the same year, Urban Drivestyle designed the UNI Swing as a step-trough version of the UNI Moke based on many demands of many bike owners and several delivery companies. We listen to our customers and adapt our light electric vehicles to their needs. We design and develop all vehicles in-house, from first draft to production ready vehicles. This puts us into the position to quickly adapt and react to market demands and owners’ needs. We call it “Fahrvergnügen”: our team creates a truly unique, powerful riding experience with our hand-crafted e-bikes.”

Collab with SNIPES

SNIPES is one of the most largest sneaker and streetwear chain stores in Europe. Since opening their first store in Essen in 1998, SNIPES has been an integral part of the urban scene (Hip-hop and urban sports like dance, basketball, BMX, and skating). At SNIPES, everything revolves around a contemporary lifestyle and urban youth culture. This dynamic mix not only characterizes a whole generation but also grants the SNIPES stores their unique atmosphere. SNIPES also sponsors the biggest urban events and festivals throughout Europe, such as splash!, Openair Frauenfeld, Street League Skateboarding, and Battle Of The Year (Source: LinkedIn).

The result of this unique collab are the SNIPES X URBAN DRIVESTYLE e-bikes BMX ‘UDX’ and the vintage model ‘UNI MK’. Both models are created, developed and produced in Berlin. These e-bikes will be available from April 18 in select stores in Europe or via snipes.com and the website from Urban Drivestyle.

UDX (BMX) SNIPES Edition | € 2,290

The UDX is the electric, full-suspension update of the classic BMX bike in the usual urban drivestyle fashion! The 20 x 4-inch fat tires, the full-frame with a suspension fork and shock, and the unmistakable look make the model an absolute eye-catcher – no matter where and when you are on the road, with the UDX SNIPES Edition you make the city yours. The 250W version is the pedelec (EPAC) version with max. 25 km/h and 250W continuous rated power and is permitted as a bicycle on bike paths.

• Electric Pedal Assist Cycle (EPAC)
• Speed: 25 km/h (limited)
• Range: Up to 60 km (37 miles)*
• Brakes: Disc brakes
• Gearing: 7-Speed mechanical gearing
• Tires: 20×4 inch Tires
• Material: Chromoly steel frame
• Accessories: Disc brakes, battery, side stand, bell, LED front & rear light, road safety kit
• SNIPES Edition: SNIPES orange, SNIPES Decal Set, Foot Pegs, Rim Sticker
• Motor: 250 W brushless rear hub motor
• Battery: 48 V 662.4 Wh (13.8 Ah) lithium-ion battery in Hailong casing (removeable)
• Battery Positions: on the frame, in the frame
• LCD Display: Speedometer, PAS level, milage & more
• Length: 1715 mm
• Seat Height: 79 0mm (min) – 1100 mm (max)
• Weight: 32 kg
• Max. total weight: 150 kg (330 lbs)

* Range is indicative and can vary greatly (rider’s weight, terrain, tire pressure, temperature, etc.).

UNI MK SNIPES Edition | € 2,990

The UNI MK SNIPES Edition provides not only an extreme fun factor but also high utility in all areas of urban life. The bike impresses with its vintage design and brings you and your passenger safely to your destination – and always in style! Thanks to the unique multi-rack solution with seven interchangeable racks and a wide range of unique accessories, these bikes can be adapted to all needs: for Friends, Family & Work! The UNI MK SNIPES Edition is particularly well suited for tall (up to 195 cm) or cargo transport. (Expected to be available from 15.05.2022).

• Electric Pedal Assist Cycle (EPAC) 25 km/h
• Range: up to 80 km (50 miles) range*
• Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes
• Gearing: 7-speed mechanical gearing
• Tires: 20×4 inch all-terrain tires
• Material: Chromoly steel frame & stainless steel screws
• Included Accessories: 7 Inch Metal Headlamp, LED-Backlight, Kickstand, Hydraulic Disc Brakes, Bell, Seat Extension, Foot Pegs, Advert Panels, SNIPES Decal Set
• Motor: 250 W motor, 48 V controller & LCD display
• Battery: Silverfish battery with high-quality Samsung cells. Battery sizes 14.25 Ah 684 Wh, Made in Germany.
• Display: Illuminated with all riding details, such as PAS level, speed, odometer, running time & more
• Sensor: Double torque sensor with 9 Levels of pedal assist
• Dimensions: 171,5 cm x 71 cm x 110 cm
• Seat height: 84 cm
• Weight: 33 kg including the battery
• Maximum total weight: 185 kg (407 lbs)

* Range is indicative and can vary greatly (rider’s weight, terrain, tire pressure, temperature, etc.).

The exact SNIPES locations are:

• Berlin (Mitte)
• Lyon
• Düsseldorf, Schadow
• Paris (Val d’Europe)
• Munich (Neuhauser)
• Marseille (Rue Saint Ferre)
• Rotterdam
• Brussels
• Vienna (Fleischmarkt)
• Naples (Marcianese)
• Antwerp
• Den Haag
• Barcelona (Portaferissa)
• Hamburg (Mönckeberg)
• Cologne (Schildergasse)

Matthias Schübbe, Head of Marketing at SNIPES: “We want to be part of the urban lifestyle of our community. And that goes beyond sneakers and apparel. With the collab with Urban Drivestyle, we are now also addressing the mobility needs of our community for the first time. The cooperation is therefore an important step for us to bring existing and new target groups closer to the SNIPES lifestyle and at the same time to show that we are further diversifying our product range and are consciously entering unconventional terrain for us.”