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From everything you've said, it points to a knackered battery. It should measure 41.5-42v fresh off the charger. 38.3v is way too low, and why as soon as you try to use it that voltage will sag/collapse badly and result in the BMS turning off both assist and display (voltage will recover...

Some of ADO's bikes are IMHO quite dire - impressive specification and features on paper but seriously lacking in build quality (paint, welds, appalling/knocking shocks), though that may have changed since I last looked. At face value, the AIR does look quite impressive (especially weight, the...

From your manual snippet above, could you increase the CUR current value up from 15A to 20A to improve that (although I guess that would reduce the range further)?

I'd say stay focused on the objective. Your post #73: You're a stronger/more able cyclist than me: If 35-40 miles will do your trips, and your inclines/hills are 10-12% ish, the D11 (or D21) will do that with confidence and cash to spare. AFAICS, only the lowest spec 375Wh/Cadence 806 meets...

It's not my cup of tea. The logical development of the D11 was to add a true Torque sensor; that gave us the D21. The X (or D31 as Fiido have sometimes referred to it) was a further/later development still; a lighter-weight cast magnesium frame, Torque sensor, hydraulic brakes, novel electronic...

I use my other e-bikes for touring because I have them, and larger wheels lend better to that kind of distance/terrain. Saying that, I most often use the D11 around town because it's eminently more "chuckable" than a full-sized bike, and I've done some "drive to a new destination, park on the...

The D21 wasn't yet available when I bought my D11. I do have a full-size Torque sensor e-bike though which I use for longer weekend rides. Like David (Mr Wisper) said above, Cadence offers an easier ride needing less effort, especially on a commute when you need to get somewhere without...

In the same way as Wispers 806 is available with a Cadence Sensor or a Torque Sensor, Fiido's D11 is the Cadence version and D21 the Torque.

If you're looking for an opinion on the Forme Buxton, here's mine: I think the inclusion of a larger 500Wh battery and hydraulic brakes is surprising at the £1350 price. And the branded/standard Bafang rear hub motor. That's all great IMHO. What I personally dislike is the frame welding looks...

In the mid-motor bracket, there's also the new Cube folder with Bosch drive: £3100 with derailleur, £3500 with belt drive and internal hub gearing. I'd go with your initial instincts. The Fiido L3 has a massive 23Ah battery (far larger than you'd need for a final few miles from the car to your...

Member @EddiePJ recently acquired a Himiway Cruiser, which I think is the model below. His experiences he's documenting here.

With the TranzX CANbus system, it reads serial numbers from each component (display, controller, motor) to determine which firmware it needs to upload. Ergo, change for example the display (even to a direct replacement with the same model/part number), and the bike still won't work because the...

I'm not sure that'd work too well either given the post profile and potential clash of the bolt holding the saddle bracket from underneath?

The X already comes with 1.95 tyres. You can't fit a Thudbuster or Suntour as the seat-post is the battery. I've had padded shorts/undies. IMHO useless. In times of backside stress, I found a triple-pack of M&S cotton briefs provided better comfort (true if laughable)! Glad the OP has his bike...

I'm not for a moment disagreeing with that theory (I know after several years on this forum d8veh/vfr400/saneagle is unquestionably right), but you're assuming the battery can deliver 20A... on a cheap £500 Chinese bike of some age, I doubt the cells are up to it now, if they ever were. Standard...

You say D2 (without gears) but did you mean D2S (with gears)? Having gears makes a big big difference when it comes to climbing hills - far more difference that having a little more torque. Climbing a steep hill with a small fixed gear on a small 16" wheel means pedalling will be quite hard and...

@matthewslack : Can I ask you purely out of curiosity: On the Steps system, other than the battery, can you actually just swap parts out (display, controller, motor) without updating the firmware? On my Bafang mid-motor (UART) you can of course change all and everything without penalty, but my...

If you're going to push the boat out, I personally would prefer this Cube. Being a proper folder it'd be far more practical too. I think it's new for 2023 and it comes with chain/derailleur for £3100, or as this with 5sp hub gearing and carbon belt for £3500.

I think you did the right thing. My own 20" folder has no suspension, and it rides fine over a wide range of surfaces, just not well over the very rough stuff. One of my other e-bikes (larger 700c wheel) has mono-shock suspension similar to the Rambletta option. Whereas regular low-cost...

Others may offer better advice than I can, but they're likely asleep at this hour! Yes, it'll be CANbus. With fault LED's lit, you're snookered because AFAIK you can't replace just the BMS even if the cells are good. I'd replace the thermal fuse and see if the BMS powers up again because...