Accessories for the Fold

[Denis Shelston]

I've seen a picture of a Fold with fenders, rear rack and lights, can't find it anymore, but that's OK.

My question is: are those accessories available from Sondors? There's nothing on the web site. I'm looking at a Rad mini, Voltbike Mariner or similarly equipped folding, reasonably priced model e-bike.

Thanks.

 

[Brooklyn Tony]

Fenders and rear rack? Yes. But it's not official yet, so I can't comment on pricing. You're on your own for lights. Sondor represents a better value to me. Those other two are more expensive for a smaller sized battery. The only thing is long term reliability data is a big question mark. Will the frame last? Will the batteries last? Also the warranty is only 30 days.

 

[rich c]

Now with a report on a broken seat post tube, there may be a concern on this new aluminum frame design! Sondors accessories or update parts are notoriously higher priced than the aftermarket supply chain. Faster delivery from the aftermarket as well.

 

[Brooklyn Tony]

I was a little concerned but it appears it may be a one off issue. The seat tube was paper thin where it broke off. But other users took photos of their seat tube and it looked fine. Someone speculated that there may have been an air bubble when the aluminum was formed. That will be the first thing I check when I receive it.

 

[Denis Shelston]

Now with a report on a broken seat post tube, there may be a concern on this new aluminum frame design! Sondors accessories or update parts are notoriously higher priced than the aftermarket supply chain. Faster delivery from the aftermarket as well.

Yes, saw that too. I've seen paint issues as well, where the paint was not dry or cured before bolts were put on, now the seat post, very thin-walled. Think I'm going to go with either Mariner or Voltbike, better warranty as well.

 

[rich c]

I was a little concerned but it appears it may be a one off issue. The seat tube was paper thin where it broke off. But other users took photos of their seat tube and it looked fine. Someone speculated that there may have been an air bubble when the aluminum was formed. That will be the first thing I check when I receive it.

The others took pictures at the top of the tube, not a cross section picture down by the weld. Not the same thing.

 

[Denis Shelston]

.... Those other two are more expensive for a smaller sized battery... Also the warranty is only 30 days.. .

When you add the accessories, they're very close in price, albeit a small battery. But, as I've heard, size is not the most important