BionX on a 20"+ Folding Bike Ideas please

[GORDONAL]

Hi I have not posted for a long while but have been avidly reading- honestly. I am in a quandry more so since my E-Motions were destroyed in a Spanish fire a few weeks ago, i am retired so my needs are not for commuting simply for pleasure .My needs appear to require a good quality folder that could go on gentle off road tracks/trails and be powered by something reliable to use on hilly terrain ie up to 1 in 4 and pedelec.

None of the folding pedelecs i have looked at seem to fit the bill in terms of style,spec.weight etc. and so a conversion looks to be my way forward the lower spec and thus cheaper BionX kits seem to be the power source i would like BUT i cannot seem to be able to come up with a Folding Bike that suits

Please ANY suggestions

Alan

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Gordonal,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your bikes in a fire, that is really bad news.

When you are considering a conversion kit for a 20" folder you might want to consider and eZee kit, performance wise and value for money, they are more than a match for BionX.

See here eZee Conversion Kits - electric bikes and conversion kits

As for the bike, have you considered a Dahon Jetstream, one seriously nice folder.

Of course we also have our own ready converted eZee Dahon Bullet.eZee Dahon - electric bikes and conversion kits

 

[eddieo]

Have seen many folders with bionix kits over on German pedelec,they have a dedicated bionix forum? I think it's a nice choice.

Have a look at my AVE MH7 thread it's a cracking bike and may well suit you also.....

 

[GORDONAL]

Hi eddieo

I looked and admired your new AVE MH7 bike when you first posted it up a few weeks ago . I

attempted to find some extra info. AND a UK dealer to no avail , I seem to think you mentioned semi-

folder . Please can you give some buying detail and elabourate on the semi-folding aspect

Alan

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Alan,

Unless I am very much mistaken, AVE don't actually make a folder.

 

[jhruk]

If you like the BionX how about the ready made Birdy Hybrid. I’ve never ridden the powered one but have enjoyed many miles on the non electric ones. I know it’s 18" wheels rather than 20" but its full suspension makes it ride like a much larger wheeled bike.

Unfortunately it’s not cheap.

 

[jerrysimon]

If you like the BionX how about the ready made Birdy Hybrid. I’ve never ridden the powered one but have enjoyed many miles on the non electric ones. I know it’s 18" wheels rather than 20" but its full suspension makes it ride like a much larger wheeled bike.

Unfortunately it’s not cheap.

Interesting looking bike. Being able to fit Big Apples is nice, though I guess with full suspension less important.

"With a starting weight of only 18 kg, it is one of the lightest electric bikes on the market"

not true that would be a two speed Ti Brompton with a Goldant Motor at 11.5kg + maybe 3-4kg for a similar capacity battery and its 36v not 26v

Though I guess is does say "one of".

Yikes £3169!

http://www.avonvalleycyclery.co.uk/592969/products/Birdy-Hybrid-2012.aspx?utm_source=Froogle


Regards

Jerry

 

[eddieo]

Hi eddieo

I looked and admired your new AVE MH7 bike when you first posted it up a few weeks ago . I

attempted to find some extra info. AND a UK dealer to no avail , I seem to think you mentioned semi-

folder . Please can you give some buying detail and elabourate on the semi-folding aspect

Alan

The handle bars fold, I remove the seat and drop out front wheel and it fits under our camper bed a treat...it is light years ahead of any proper folder I have had and have had four.it's a sensational little bike... Best call EBCO and try one

Details on other thread? But they are available here from EBCO who will arrange pick up from dealer convenient to you....

 

[jhruk]

"With a starting weight of only 18 kg, it is one of the lightest electric bikes on the market"

not true that would be a two speed Ti Brompton with a Goldant Motor at 11.5kg + maybe 3-4kg for a similar capacity battery and its 36v not 26v

Though I guess is does say "one of".

And it does say 'on the market'. Are you marketing yours now?

Yikes £3169!

Birdy Hybrid 2012 Folding Bike - www.avonvalleycyclery.co.uk

Yes, but you do get free shipping!


The BionX, being direct drive, is rather heavy and for this reason would not be my first choice for a folder if weight is important.

I do like the idea of an electric Birdy though and if I could find a suitably priced s/h one I’d be very tempted to try a conversion. I’m not sure the unusual front suspension arrangement would be suitable for a motor so it would probably have to be rear drive. That would rule out the Tongxin but a Q100 in the rear would still be considerably lighter, and cheaper, than the BionX.

 

[jerrysimon]

And it does say 'on the market'. Are you marketing yours now?

lol good point "busted"

I can't wait to see what Brompton brings out.

Jerry