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 live on the 4th floor of a building in a flat (therefore must be a foldable bike that can go into the storage) with no lift access, so I have to carry the bike up and down everyday (along with my backpack with some equipment).
  
• For the above reason, the bike must weight less than 20kg
  
• My commute is 11.5 miles in total, so I don't need a very long range, but must have a throttle so that I can go full electric for the morning commute, and manual/assisted for the return home.
  
• The commute is completely flat (central London) so I would prefer to be single-double geared, to save some weight from the gear shifting
  
• If available through Cyclescheme I do not have any issue with budget, otherwise must cost not more than £700/800.
  

After checking all the options, I have found the following options:

 

Fiido D1 https://www.gearbest.com/electric-bikes/pp_3001463447562874.html?wid=2000001

Fiido D2 https://www.gearbest.com/electric-bikes/pp_3007072794068169.html?wid=2000001

Alfawise X1 https://www.gearbest.com/electric-bikes/pp_009341417636.html

 

The X1 ticks all the boxes but does not have a handle for carrying, and I cannot find much information/reviews from user. Has better battery (10.4ah) and better LED screen.

Fiido seems to be the most popular but I cannot find exact specific for the weight of the different models

 

I would like to hear some opinion, maybe there are some Fiido/Alfawise owner here.

they have very small 14" wheels, not good when hitting a pothole.

I would recommend the Rambletta.

It won't be as compact (folded size 83cm x 83cm x 45cm) but has much more comfortable riding position, much like a normal size bike. The Rambletta weighs 20kgs, at the high end of your target but has a carrying handle.

 

https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?rambletta