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Do you say that (not to use in tube) because of the weight of the Secret or its size?

Thank you. I don't mind being it single speed and I got another bike (26" hybrid) if I want to pedal. I guess the K16 is probably the best mobility and portability choice for me considering it's weight.

I need your help to help me deciding between these two options. Criteria: I need a folding e-bike to go to work (or carry on London tube/trains). It's a 9 miles journey each day (short one). I need something that I can carry to my flat, which involves 3 flights of stairs. So it must be lightweight (<19kg). I need something with a good assistance so that I don't get to work sweaty (the whole point for me to get an e-bike as I've been commuting by bike and using shower facilities but it has been taking too much of my time). Kudos K16: It's 15kg with battery. It would be perfect to carry up the stairs. Its wheels are 16" so it's overall smaller and easier to bring on public transportation if needed. Doesn't have mudguards and in London might be an issue. 16" wheels on London road might be tricky for commute longer than 10-15 miles per day. Kudos Secret It's 19kg. Heavier but has the handle so I could remove the battery and carrying it. With its 20" wheels is less compact and potentially less portable on public transport. Has mudguards and lights, more reliable for longer commute and London roads. I really like the K16 but I could not find any information or review. I do not know whether it would be a struggle to cover longer distances. However its weight and size it's very appealing to me. The Kudos seems the best overall choice, however its increased weight and size concern me.

The only issue is that the Gallego is 18kg despite of its 16" wheels. The Kudos K16 is less than 15kgs (including battery) and the Kudos Secret with its 20" wheels is 19kg (just a kg more than the gallego for the same price). I think I may pick one of the Kudos, it's just really hard to decide and compare wheels size and range against weight and portability..

How does the gallego feel on trip longer than 5 miles?

I went to cycling shop and tried carry a 16 kg Brompton unfolded. I think the weight is okay. Yes, it's not gonna be the nicest lift but I believe it's doable. So I need to stay around that range (15-16kg) or get a bike that gets to the range once the battery is removed (<19kg). I am 31 and relatively fit, so I don't need to have the most comfortable ride, but I do want a bike I could rely on for the next 2 years. I just struggle to understand, due to lack of experience, how much would affect my commute negatively a 16" against a 20". I think I may be leaning towards the Kudos Secret (20") that could guarantee a comfortable, has a handle on its frame to carry it and I can remove the battery before going up the stairs.

The The EMU seems great. Is it available through cyclescheme? It's 16kg including battery?

We have our private bike shed in our building but some bikes have been stolen in the past so I don't trust leaving an expensive bike there. I got my btwin (129£) from Decathlon there.

Unfortunately the Raleigh is around 20kg so too much to be lifted and carried for three flights of stairs.

UPDATE: I can actually buy both Kudos with Cyclescheme through a retailer who has both in stock

Hi all, I have been doing several searches across the forum before posting, but I do apologise if the question has been treated already. I am in the process of purchasing a folding e-bike for a short commute (5 miles) across London that has to match some strict criteria. Budget is £1200 max using a £1000 cyclescheme.co.uk voucher. I have been commuting by bike with no problem as I am still young and relatively fit. However I would need something that would facilitate my commute in order to not arrive sweaty and having to always take a quick shower/change clothes before work. I do live in a block of flats and although we have a bike shed, there have been reports of youngsters trespassing in the night and some have been stolen. Therefore I would like a folding frame that I can keep in my hallway. I am 5"9 and I am 11 stones. The criteria are the followings: 1) My building does not have a lift and I live on the 3rd floor. This means 3 flights of stairs where I have to carry the bike down and then up on a daily basis. I do need something that is light that is not going to kill my joints, therefore between the 15kg/19kg maximum. 2) I need to cover a small distance (5 miles) but I am in a process of changing my job and would like to keep the possibility of commuting longer distances open (up to 15 miles). Or to diminish the time spent on the tube by commuting partially on bike and partially on tube/train if necessary. Therefore I am not really interested in the speed and the roads are overall flats (I live in zone 2 quite central in London) so I don't need excessive power. After consulting several threads here, I have come to conclusion that the models that would suit my needs are: 1) Woosh Gallego: 18kg with battery, enough power and distance, and extremely compact for storing. Only unsure about the 16" wheels for longer distances. 2) Kudo K16: the lightest with 15 kgs. Also the cheaptest. Also here 16" wheels. 3) Kudo Secret: 19kg (on the limit). 20" and potentially better and more stable for longer commute. 4) A2B Kuo2+: 19.8kg the heaviest but with the same pros of the Kudo. The last issue is that I would need to use a cyclescheme.co.uk voucher or a 0% finance plan, and it seems that none of the above offer this plan. The only available is the Raleigh Stow-E 2 2019 but it is as heavy as the A2B Kuo2+ with less battery power (6.8ah) I really appreciate any help you can give me.