Help choosing 20'-wheel Folding E-bike for NYC

[Juan_rgil]

Hello Everyone,

I need help choosing a replacement folding E-bike. Mine just got stolen today (left it outside for three hours- 18 millimeter chain was cut with a power tool). My bike was a Dahon formula s18- 20 inch- with the Bionx Motor and electronics. I used it everyday to commute from and to work in Manhattan, New York. I really enjoyed the pedal assist, the powerful motor and the relative lightness of it. I normally kept it in the same gear and rarely used the other many ones the bike offered. I believe they are not making any more of them so Im looking to buy a new similar model.

It has to be foldable and preferably 20 inch wheels. I've been looking at fat tire addmotor 150 on Amazon for 1300 bucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B17HE1S/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza does any one have an opinion on these?

I also looked at the Radmini http://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radmini-electric-folding-fat-bike?variant=17586850561. I like the fact that this one has racks because I occasionally carry up to 30lbs of stuff with me.

I like the idea of having thicker tires to be able to use it in mild snow showers (I bike all year round almost everyday).

However I also found this one which is not a fat tire bike but has an affordable price tag and seems very close to what I had:
GreenBike USA G5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0131H5USA/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

The acceleration and motor power are very important to me. It would be ideal if I can pedal past the 20 mph limit of the motor. Any thoughts on this on which could ? Thanks for any help.

 

[Amanda]

@rad power Tasmania owners will definitely perk up see hat beast on your list. Rad makes a great product - if heir city commuter hadn't been too powerful for laws where I live, I'd have ordered it.

The rad mini is a solid option!

 

[Juan_rgil]

Thank you! Does any one know if with the Radmini you can pedal past the motor speed limit of 20mph?

 

[vincent]

Voltbike Mariner and radmini are both great options


I do not know the answer as to whether you can pedal past 20 mph on the mini since I have never tried to do it
but think you can, post on the rad power forum and someone will answer you I'm sure

I would imagine both of these bikes are heavier than the one you had stolen
But the fat tires are awesome

Sorry about your bike, that sucks

 

[Fred in Seattle]

Hello Everyone,

I need help choosing a replacement folding E-bike. Mine just got stolen today (left it outside for three hours- 18 millimeter chain was cut with a power tool). My bike was a Dahon formula s18- 20 inch- with the Bionx Motor and electronics. I used it everyday to commute from and to work in Manhattan, New York. I really enjoyed the pedal assist, the powerful motor and the relative lightness of it. I normally kept it in the same gear and rarely used the other many ones the bike offered. I believe they are not making any more of them so Im looking to buy a new similar model.

It has to be foldable and preferably 20 inch wheels. I've been looking at fat tire addmotor 150 on Amazon for 1300 bucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B17HE1S/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza does any one have an opinion on these?

I also looked at the Radmini http://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radmini-electric-folding-fat-bike?variant=17586850561. I like the fact that this one has racks because I occasionally carry up to 30lbs of stuff with me.

I like the idea of having thicker tires to be able to use it in mild snow showers (I bike all year round almost everyday).

However I also found this one which is not a fat tire bike but has an affordable price tag and seems very close to what I had:
GreenBike USA G5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0131H5USA/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

The acceleration and motor power are very important to me. It would be ideal if I can pedal past the 20 mph limit of the motor. Any thoughts on this on which could ? Thanks for any help.

Hi,.
You can change the freewheel to a 11Tooth cluster in lieu of the 13 T . That would add another 3.6 m/h. Also you can change the programming on the mtr controller to 40 km (~ 24 mi)/hr the combination of both should give ~ 28 m/h. Others have reported that you can change the wheel size in the controller to increase the apparent speed. ( I haven't tried this) . Also I'm looking at changing to a smooth tire base on a Moped tire size. It will give a larger wheel size which will increase the speed also.

 

[Fred in Seattle]

Hi,.
You can change the freewheel to a 11Tooth cluster in lieu of the 13 T . That would add another 3.6 m/h. Also you can change the programming on the mtr controller to 40 km (~ 24 mi)/hr the combination of both should give ~ 28 m/h. Others have reported that you can change the wheel size in the controller to increase the apparent speed. ( I haven't tried this) . Also I'm looking at changing to a smooth tire base on a Moped tire size. It will give a larger wheel size which will increase the speed also.

Just a caution this bike is heavy. It is really stout. 63 lbs. and the 4" tires precludes using it on the buses here in Seattle. Probalby NY also.

 

[Fred in Seattle]

Hello Everyone,

I need help choosing a replacement folding E-bike. Mine just got stolen today (left it outside for three hours- 18 millimeter chain was cut with a power tool). My bike was a Dahon formula s18- 20 inch- with the Bionx Motor and electronics. I used it everyday to commute from and to work in Manhattan, New York. I really enjoyed the pedal assist, the powerful motor and the relative lightness of it. I normally kept it in the same gear and rarely used the other many ones the bike offered. I believe they are not making any more of them so Im looking to buy a new similar model.

It has to be foldable and preferably 20 inch wheels. I've been looking at fat tire addmotor 150 on Amazon for 1300 bucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B17HE1S/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza does any one have an opinion on these?

I also looked at the Radmini http://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radmini-electric-folding-fat-bike?variant=17586850561. I like the fact that this one has racks because I occasionally carry up to 30lbs of stuff with me.

I like the idea of having thicker tires to be able to use it in mild snow showers (I bike all year round almost everyday).

However I also found this one which is not a fat tire bike but has an affordable price tag and seems very close to what I had:
GreenBike USA G5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0131H5USA/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

The acceleration and motor power are very important to me. It would be ideal if I can pedal past the 20 mph limit of the motor. Any thoughts on this on which could ? Thanks for any help.

The Luna City Folding Bike is by far and away the best folding cycle out there. I wish I could trade my RAD Mini in for one ! Mid hub great torque. In a package that is 25 lbs less than my RAD Mini .