Any info on this bike? Y Electric U-Bike BGL folding electric bicycle

[Geebee]

I can pick up a new one of these for $399.00 aud (260 gbp), due to health issues I need to ride on flatter ground which will require driving the bike to somewhere suitable.
I hope temporarily.
Has any one ridden one? how are the brakes?

Features

Y Electric U-Bike BGL folding electric bicycle
Can be used as transport or recreation
Travel up to 25km from a single charge
180W powerful brushless motor
Folding, aluminium alloy frame with quick release fasteners
Comes with its own carry bag
Comfortable waterproof saddle seat
Spring loaded kickstand
No license or registration required
Electric bike weighs 14.5kgs!
Lithium battery inside frame
Dual Pedal assist system and smart throttle

 

[GORDONAL]

I may be wrong but a friend had one very similar to this about 2 years ago - cost him £200 then now maybe £260. The bike was absolutely useless falling to bits within 20 yards of starting . IF its the same model Avoid btw. he is about 13 stone apologies to the firm/bike if not the same

Alan Suggest you look elswhere!!!!!!!

 

[Geebee]

Found out some more info, these are sold as Velomini as well the normal pricing is $799 to $995 aud., I also found some positive reviews so I have one on the way should be here in a couple of days.
Another plus is that I already have 2x 24v 5a LiPo packs I can use for extended range if required.
They weight 14.5 kg including battery.

 

[Geebee]

Gordonal, it's a pretty safe bet that it is not the same bike, this one is built like a brick s..t house, the welds on the Aluminium are very well executed, it arrived with the brakes even adjusted correctly.
I just took it out for as 12 km test ride, it feels like a normal sized bike except when riding with one hand (not quite as secure a feeling), it can turn tighter but does not feel at all twitchy or give a rough ride, the frame is very rigid with very slight flex in the stem under extreme provocation.
Bearing in mind that I haven't ridden for some time and can not exert anywhere near full power due to a health issue I averaged 17 kph and hit 27 kph quite easily in pedelec mode not bad for a single speed with 12" wheels.

Up hill it climbs surprisingly well and I suspect it will overtake most riders on steeper hills, it makes the hill I live on easy and most cyclists walk or ride back and forth across the road to climb it.

 

[jackhandy]

Tought you only wanted one to ride on Flat ground - Now you're riding it up Cliffs!

It's amazing what an ebike does for your ambitions

 

[Geebee]

Tought you only wanted one to ride on Flat ground - Now you're riding it up Cliffs!

It's amazing what an ebike does for your ambitions

Lol, I rode mostly on the flatish area's but could not resist a bit of a spin near my house on the day it arrived.