Best Folding bike for me and my EV (Chevy Bolt)

[3rdLife]

I have an EV and I would like a folding bike as an emergency travel option if I need to leave the car charging as well as for travel fun. I an 5 foot one and wight 260 (don't judge). I have RA and was also hit by a car and had my back and sacrum and fibula broken and at 53 that healing process is slower now. I need a comfy, not too heavy folding bike, and have been looking at the Evelo Quest one, the Mate s and the RADmini. I am open to all and any suggestions. I have an iZip cruiser but it is too big for the Bolt. Thanks!

 

[ROJA]

Great question! My LBS has this one and while it looks cool, I know nothing about it: https://electricbikereview.com/gocycle/gs/

Lots of reviews here on EBR that you can use to start narrowing it down: https://electricbikereview.com/category/folding/

I would definitely make sure you can actually get the bike in and out of your car without too much difficulty. Even a light e-bike can easily be 35 lbs or more and there is some leaning/stretching required to get a bike in and out of a hatchback. It might be no issue, but you should definitely give it a try before spending $xxxx on a bike!

Good luck - ebikes are so fun to ride!

 

[tomjasz]

Budget is an important issue. Where do you need to be? That said where will you ride? Hills? Flat streets? Mostly throttle? Expecting mileage?I'm also a hefty person. Lots of bikes will handle the weight, but it is especially important, to me, with a folder to get one that has an excellent mechanism.

 

[3rdLife]

Took my izip out today for the first time this year. No way could I get that thing on my car. I love it but really need something portable. for the most part I will be riding streets, but I bought a camper last year and eventually want to be able to ride trails. I am leaning toward the rad mini as it has the fat tires. Anyone have any experience with that one?

 

[jazz]

Sondors Fold X would be a good choice - https://sondors.com/products/sondors-fold-x