🚲 E-Bike Research
I want to buy an affordable e-bike because the amount of cash I'm saving during the lockdown from not having to pay for travel is pretty good and I'd like to keep it up... Thos who know me, know I like to do research. These are the results:
Overview
MODEL | Note | Price |
---|---|---|
Fiido D1 | Review | 499 |
Fiido D2 | Review | 526 |
Fiido D2s | Review | 633 |
etura | Too expensive | 1199 |
Brompton Electric H2L | Too expensive | 2595 |
Carrera Crosscity | Too expensive | 999 |
Raleigh Evo | Too expensive | 1349 |
NCM London E-BIKE | Too expensive | 1089.84 |
Decathlon B'Twin 500 | Review | 446.21 |
Gocycle | Too expensive | 2899 |
Xiaomi QICycle | Too expensive | 999 |
Windgoo Electric Bike | NO, 25km/h | 279.99 |
eelo 1885 pro | Too expensive | 1104.99 |
MiRiDER One | Too expensive | 1300 |
Convincied ONEBOT S6 | Review | 579.99 |
Vektron S10 | Review | 3600 |
Hummingbird | Too expensive | 4495 |
Emu mini | Too expensive | 999 / 799 |
kwikfold xcite | Too expensive | 1099 |
Dawes Arc-II | Too expensive | 1099 |
Byocycle Tornado | Review | 669.99 |
Byocycle City | Review | 749.99 |
Vision 20 | Same as vision / viking / Atwater / falcon | 469.95 |
Viking Gravity | Same as vision / viking / Atwater | 549.99 |
Falcon Surge 20 | Same as vision / viking / Atwater | 899.99 |
eplus 20 | Same as vision / viking / Atwater, 15mph | 429.99 |
e-go bike | Review | 869.00 |
Jannyshop 14" | Review | 598.89 |
kudos k16 | Review | 595.00 |
kudos secret | Review | 795.00 |
Possibles in my price range:
-
Fiido D1, D1 10.4ah, D2, D2s.
-
B'Twin Tilt 500
-
Onebot S6
-
Viking Gravity 2020
-
Kudos k16
Fiido D1

MODEL | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fiido D1 | 25km/h | 250W | 17.5kg | 40~55km | 14'' | 36v 7.8AH Lithium Battery, 2600mah | 414.89 |
Amazon | 250W | 18kg | 50 km to 90km | 10.4 Ah (longer lasting) | 519.99 |
Fiido D2

MODEL | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fiido D2 | 25 km/h | 250W | 19kg | 40-80 | 16'' | 7.8 Ah | 526 |
- single speed
Fiido D2s

MODEL | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fiido D2s | 25 km/h | 250W | 19kg | 40-80 | 16'' | 7.8 Ah 36v 280Wh | 446.21 |
-
The 's' has a 6-speed shifter
-
but no phone holder.
-
Doesn't show how fast you are going
-
mudguards
-
screwed in battery?!? but does have cable plug.
-
full electric mode.
-
not that fast - pedal assist for 25kmh
-
Suspension
-
Can unlock speed limit? Maybe?
-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/thelastplanet-FIIDO-Ebike-Electric-Folding/dp/B07VVRBY7V/
Note - The D3 is NOT foldable.
B'Twin Tilt 500

MODEL | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Decathlon B'Twin 500 | 25 km/h | 250W | 18.6kg | 20-35 | 20'' | 7.8 Ah | 749.00 |
-
6-speed gears.
-
35 km in economy mode/25 km in normal mode/20 km in sport mode.
-
250W brushless motor, 24V battery built into frame, 7.8 Ah electric assistance controlled by pedalling sensors.
-
Battery: lifespan of 350 to 500 charge cycles. Warranty: 2 years.
-
Controller looks shit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIX8aHsJv7w
https://ebikechoices.com/btwin-tilt-500-folding-electric-bike-review/
Bit big for tube maybe?
Onebot S6

Model | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ONEBOT S6 | 25km/h, 16mph | 250W brushless | 18kg | 60km | 16'' | 36V 5.2Ah LG lithium | 579.99 |
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Convincied-Faltrad-Adjustment-Lightweight-Magnesium/dp/B0895P79T8
-
Looks awesome!, small battery.
-
Single speed
-
cadency based - must pedal for momentum
Viking Gravity 2020 aka Evo Atwater

Model | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Viking Gravity | 20 mph | Promovec 250W, 36V rear hub | 23kg | 22 miles / 35km | 20'' | 24v 8.8ah - 24V UK Charger | 549.99 |
-
6-speed.
-
4 Hour Full Charge Time
-
22 Miles / 35 Kilometre Range
-
bit heavier.
-
https://www.bestbikeguide.co.uk/product/viking-gravity-folding-bike/
-
https://www.hlc.bike/ca/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?id=5637327728&vid=5637330175
-
https://www.evocycles.ca/product/evo-atwater-folding-357367-1.htm
Kudos k16
Model | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
kudos k16 | Bafang 250 watt x 36v hub motor - 220w | 15kgs (±5%) | 30→45 miles range | 16'' | Samsung 10.4Ah lithium battery | 595.00 |
-
Front hub
-
bit older.
-
single speed.
Others :
- Windgoo
- Jannyshop
- Falcon Surge
- Eplus 20
Windgoo

Model | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windgoo Electric Bike | 25km/h | 350W | 12kg | 15-25 | 12'' | 6Ha, 36v. Lithium | 279.99 |
Ugly. Nope. Doesn't fold.
JannyShop

Model | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jannyshop 14" | 35kmph | 350w | 23kg | 30-35 km | 16'' | 48V/12AH Removable Lithium Battery | 598.89 |
Falcon Surge

Model | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcon Surge 20 | 250W rear hub motor | 20kg | 40-45km | 20'' | 36V 10Ah (360Wh) rear carrier mounted lithium battery | 899.99 |
-
Similar frame to viking / Atwater / vision 20
-
6 gears
-
https://www.rideontoys4u.co.uk/falcon-surge-20-inch-folding-electric-bike-black.html
Eplus 20
Model | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
eplus 20 | Same as vision / viking / Atwater, 15mph | 250W | 23.8kg | 24 miles per full charge | 20'' | 24v/250w, 7Ah | 429.99 |
- Heavy
- Argos
- Good reviews on argos.
ByoCycle Tornado

Model | Speed | Power | Weight | Range | Wheels | Battery | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Byocycle Tornado | 15.5mph | 250w Jiabo Brushless Geared Motor | 19kg | 20 miles | 20'' | Samsung 36v 7.8AH Lithium Ion | 669.99 |
- Old
- Hard to find resources.
https://www.bridgendcyclecentre.com/m1b0s129p3183/BYOCYCLE-Chameleon-Tornado