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Hi everyone, I am in need of advice regarding the purchase of a foldable e-bike for my commute. I used to own a Kudos K16 that I then sold for an electric scooter, but due to the legal issue I am now jumping back on an e-bike. I do have some specific requirements, which are the following: I...

Hi all, I used to own a Kudos K16 (lightweight electric bike) which I sold some time ago, and I am now looking to buy a Brompton using a Cycle To Work incentive. Considering the insane price of the electric Brompton, I would like to buy a conversion Kit with a removable battery. Since I do...

how often do you guys check the spokes?

That's interesting, I'm gonna give it a try. Yeah definitely too much!

What is the spoke tension and how do i check it?

So you'd recommend to always fully charge it? It is my knowledge that lithium battery's life is enhanced by charging cycles never beyond 99%.

Hi all, Thanks to your advice I have finally received my Kudos K16, which is the first e-bike ever owned. I must say they should have marketed the bike a lot better as it looks so much better than the pictures. Also it can be fold in two different ways, which was a very pleasant surprise as I...

fair enough, I guess I'll save up and go for the North Face Triclimate.

https://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-3-in-1-weathertite-jacket-mens-443532?colcode=44353203&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5ouw0_DV3QIVzbvtCh15KwXzEAQYASABEgIfo_D_BwE This is on sale on sportsdirect. What do you think?

After much consideration, I have realised the the most important feature in the choice of my e-bike is portability. I live very central in east-london (zone 2) and I am covering a very short commute at the moment. I may not know if in 3 months I'll be working 20 miles from home, so I have to...

Which leads me back to the Cyclotricity Wallet. They do accept cyclescheme voucher so the Wallet with its 16.8kg, 18" wheels and mudguards becomes a strong candidate.. Do you know how much is the weight of the Secret' s battery exactly?

Thank you for your feedback RevBob. I have no doubt that with a lift I would have chosen the Kudos Secret as it just seems exceptional value for money and I do not need to take it to a train/bus on a daily basis. However carrying its 20 kg every day up and down the stairs, even for a 31 years...

What about the Cyclotricity Wallet? At 16.8kg it's basically a compromise between the K16 and the Secret (with the same price of K16). https://www.cyclotricity.com/uk/motor-homes/wallet-folding-e-bike-n.html

What would you recommend in my situation? I am relatively fit to carry an unfolded bike (14 to max 17-18kg) up the stairs.

So this puts a big question mark on top of the K16 as I have never ridden in London weather without mudguards... I am getting more and more confused every day about how to choose a folding e-bike that actually fits my need.. If I go for the Secret I get all the above but loose the opportunity...