Scrooser: the most minimal scooter there is

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Diminutive German manufacturer Scrooser presents the Scrooser, a modern and quite extravagant new mobility solution based on a classic scooter. As you can see at first glance from the pictures, the design of the model is reduced to the bare essentials: the product looks as simple as it can be and exploits the ‘intelligent impulse drive technology’. Basically, this system provides electric power support augmenting the amount of physical force the foot has pushed off the ground with: the ‘impulse drive’ kicks in automatically when a speed of 2 mph or greater is reached, and it pauses until you release another impulse (again with whatever amount of force your foot has pushed off the ground with). The interval between the pushing impulses depends on the riding situation you’re in, and whenever you apply the brakes, the motor is automatically disengaged.

Well, in light of all that, we reckon the Scrooser would hardly qualify as a proper scooter, but it must be pointed out that no license or helmet will be required to hang around with it. The engine (48 V; 1000 W; electrics 48 V; 20 Ah) is a direct drive motor integrated into the rear wheel rim, which means that there are no gear belts, linkages or any other additional elements that could break.

Apparently, a perfect pace for maneuvering through the city among pedestrian filled sidewalks is around 10 km/h (6 mph), but the Scrooser could even race some cyclists on bike paths at a maximum speed of up to 25 km/h (15 mph). The Lithium-Ion battery cells are stored in an external case underneath the footboard: it can be charged while attached to the Scrooser or taken out in order to plug it into an ordinary outlet.

The frame basically consists of two parts. Each half is formed from one piece by a process called “free-form 3D bending”. The enormous stability is generated through the short successive radii and a high-strength aluminum alloy. This also raises the degree of difficulty during the manufacturing process. Therefore the frame including the fork only weighs 2.7 kg, with the whole vehicle weighing in at 28 kg only.

The impressive width of the tires provides the Scrooser with its own characteristic look and style, plus they are so fat that when you step off, the Scrooser remains standing in place (hence no need for a kickstand). The Scrooser also comes with daytime running lights that consist of white LEDs in front and red LEDs in the back, which also act as rear reflector. It might have little or nothing to do with motorcycles, but we believe the Scrooser is actually brilliant.

Scrooser - Technical Data

• Weight 28 kg/ 61 lbs
• Capacity 125 kg/ 275 lbs
• Engine 250W (curbed) / 1000W hub motor
• Performance 48V/ 20Ah
• Battery Li-ion Battery Managament System
• Charging ca. 1 - 3,5 h - depending on the charger
• Speed up to 25 kmh/ 15 mph
• Range up to 35 km/ 22 miles
• Impulse Drive Range up to 55km/ 34 miles
• Frame Aluminium EN AW-6082
• Handlebar Stonglight Ahead “RAZ-Stahl”
• Stem custom made
• Front brake hydraulic disc brake
• Rear brake internal electric motor break
• Tires 18 x 9.5 - 8
• Seat height 700mm
• Spacing front to rear wheel: 1300mm
• Dimensions L/W/H: 1750mm, 750mm, 1100mm