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The Female Hostel 3main problem with last-mile transportation options like scooters and bikes is, they're still really cumbersome to lug around even if they fold down.

Manufacturers are certainly pushing those boundaries. The Cubike is a crowdfunded foldable electric kickscooter that collapses into really small package.

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I mean, really small.

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Made by a Shanghai-based spinoff of an industrial electronics firm, the Cubike is a 6.8kg (15 lbs) scooter that is capable of going at 30 km/h (18 mph).

Best of all, the bike folds down into a compact size roughly about an A4 sheet of paper in width. That means it can go into small lockers or get carried around without getting in the way.

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The little bike comes with several trimmings, such as a small grid of LED headlights in the front, and fairly decent four-inch treaded tires.

Cubike claims it's capable of around five hours of use, or to cover about 40km (24 miles) on a single charge. The bike charges from empty to full in about four hours.

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The bike had raised 267209 yuan ($40,317) in January on a Chinese crowdfunding platform, more than double of its goal.

It's unclear how sturdy riding the bike is, although you probably shouldn't expect too much from something that prioritises a slim profile. Still, an early review online notes that the scooter is reasonably solid, with two wheels at the back to help with balance, and can carry up to a 100kg (220 pounds) load.

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The company is now taking orders on its website, although it's just for domestic users for now.

It hits the market at just 2988 yuan ($450), so get ready to buy one when it reaches bigger ecommerce sites like Taobao or Aliexpress.

Hopefully, you'll also be able to buy these goofy handcovers, when it does.

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