Anyone else excited about the Sondors Fold?

[subzero]

Just out of curiosity, who else here is interested and/or excited about the Sondors Fold fat tire ebike?

There is also another variation called the "Fold X" that is a bit more expensive but it's an upgraded version of the "Fold".

 

[Brooklyn Tony]

Yeah, it's a great deal for what you get. The 650WH battery and 500W motor alone are worth the price of admission. The folding part make these very desirable as commuters because many buses don't allow full bikes on. Other manufacturers of folding bikes have batteries that are half this size for about the same price if not more.

I'm not sure the 7 speed cassette is worth the $100 upgrade price though. I wouldn't want to go without it but it seems steep.

I don't know why they had to go with fat tires though.

Do they have a price for a replacement battery yet?

 

[subzero]

The 7 speed is not really needed unless you go on hills a lot. But, then again, you also have throttle mode or pedal assist to help you climb hills also. Personally, I'd rather get the battery upgrade instead of the 7 speed upgrade.

They went with fat tires because fat tires are good for riding over almost all types of terrain.

I didn't see an option for replacement battery, so I don't know?

 

[rich c]

Not really, quite a few reasons I guess. I have a van so have no need to fold up my bike. I've never ridden a folding bike, but wonder if that will mechanism will be an issue over the life of the bike. But mainly, because of my size, I'd be afraid I'd look like a clown on a circus bike! LOL

 

[Brooklyn Tony]

I'm guessing the weight limit is rated to 225-250lbs but realistically 300lbs shouldn't be a problem. The hinge looks pretty substantial so I don't think it'll be an issue. As far as the way it'll look on you.. that's something you've gotta get over. Adults in general look funny riding small wheeled bikes. I had a Dahon, it was good, I felt more bumps with the small circumference wheels but it's also more nimble. I imagine the larger tires will make it feel less bumpy but the steering more sluggish.

But I'm personally a function over form kind of guy. I wish there was an upgrade for torque sensing.

 

[Brooklyn Tony]

BTW I spoke to a rep from Sondors and all their European spec models are Torque Sensing but they don't have the throttle though (which I don't care about anyway).

*Edit* conflicting info: I was told by others, that Sondors do not have a torque sensor on any of them. So it might be a just the cadence sensor.

 

[Brooklyn Tony]

Ended up buying a Sondors Fold X 7. For the price $1123 (shipped), I couldn't really complain. To me the battery & motor alone are worth about $700. For this you get a 7 speed mini fat tire folder, 500W Bafang motor, 674Wh Panasonic cells, LCD, PAS/throttle, cable disc brakes. Hopefully their September delivery target is accurate. Some orders have already been fulfilled, so it definitely not vaporware.

 

[Barry S]

Ended up buying a Sondors Fold X 7. For the price $1123 (shipped), I couldn't really complain. To me the battery & motor alone are worth about $700. For this you get a 7 speed mini fat tire folder, 500W Bafang motor, 674Wh Panasonic cells, LCD, PAS/throttle, cable disc brakes. Hopefully their September delivery target is accurate. Some orders have already been fulfilled, so it definitely not vaporware.

Did you ever get your Fold X? What are your impressions?