Four Special Features You Will Need in an Electric Folding Bike

As part of our daily means of transportation, cycling has been around us for a long time. For example, electric folding bikes are a great way of getting fit and healthy while traveling to different places you need to be. You are not only nurturing your body but our environment as well. Electric folding bikes increase in volume, mostly seen in the streets of cities, trains, buses, office buildings, and houses. The people today have known the benefits of having an electric folding bike ─ fits into tight spaces, makes your trips faster, and lets you exercise.

What is an Electric Folding Bike?

In the United Kingdom, Mainland China, and Japan, folding e-bike popularity has multiplied. Back in the days, the only bikes that you’d find with electrical assistance were city bikes, and today there is a diverse market of folding electric-assist bikes. Folding electric bikes are different from other types of electric bicycles out on the market by one defining characteristic: they can fold into a compact size. The fold-away nature of these e-bikes means that they are ideal for anyone who wants to ride going anywhere they want.

Brief History of the Electric Folding Bikes

The first known folding e-bike was built and pioneered by Brompton. The folding electric bike has specially-designed motor systems that fit within the smaller, lighter frame. Although the folding e-bike is often less powerful, they offer an excellent alternative for those needing to take them on public transport ─ to store it away under a desk at work, or in closets at home.

Different Types of Folding Electric Bikes

There are many varieties of electric folding bikes that rely on specialization and features. The variations of the electric folding bikes include folding electric bikes, folding fat tire electric bikes, and folding electric trikes.

Folding Electric Bikes

The folding electric bikes are different from other types of electric bicycles out on the market by one defining characteristic: they can fold into a compact size. The fold-away nature of these e-bikes means that they are ideal for anyone who wants to ride going anywhere they want.

Price range: $1000 - $3000

Powerful features:

• High-performance motor 
• can run up to 30 mph
•  Perfect for office and home use

Featured product: 

In this section, our best-seller is the Green Bike USA GB LOW STEP 500 500W Folding Electric Bike. The Green Bike USA GB LOW STEP 500 500W Folding Electric Bike is an exceptional bike at a reasonable price. With a big strong 500W motor and a large 48V lithium battery, this beauty will take you anywhere your heart desires and not run out of juice.  

Folding Fat Tire Electric Bikes

The folding fat tire mountain bikes, in particular, are transport devices that would help you to get into places at a fast pace without exerting too much force and effort. The folding fat tire electric mountain bike is portable and foldable, suitable for busy people who need an on-the-go transport device.

Price range: $1000 - $3000

Powerful features:

• High-performance motor fit for daily and recreational usage
• Many folding fat tire electric bikes can run up to 20mph up to 30 mph
•  Perfect for office and school use

Featured product: 

In this section, our best-seller is the Emojo Lynx Pro Basic Ultra 48V 500W Folding Electric Bike (see the image) features a powerful 500W brushless motor with 48-volt power pack, top speed rating of 20 mph, high-quality folding frame, have twist throttle with three levels of pedal assist, equipped with premium 7-speed Shimano transmission.

Folding Electric Trikes

The folding electric trike is a type of bicycle with three wheels, one primary wheel, and two supporting wheels that are more stable and safe than a typical bike. Most electric bike models can reach top speeds ranging from 20 miles per hour up to 30 miles per hour, which would help you reach your destination much faster and in your best fit. For short, folding electric trikes can offer energy-efficient, emission-free transportation that fits into tight spaces, makes your trips faster, lets you exercise, and saves you money for long terms.

Price range: $3000 - $8000

Powerful features:

• High-performing motor to ease up when riding on bike trails 
• Can run up to 25mph
• Perfect use for both city and off-road tracks 

Featured product: 

In this segment, our best-seller is the EMOJO CADDY PRO Fat Tire Electric Trike.

The EMOJO CADDY PRO Fat Tire Electric Trike (seen in the picture) features 500W DC Brushless motor gives you plenty of power when cruising down the street and the 48V Lithium-Ion battery gives you an impressive 35 miles per charge. The sizeable rear rack allows you to haul up to 320 lbs of rider and gear! With a basket on the front and a huge basket in the rear, this e-trike is perfect for carrying your beloved furry friend and groceries. The new EMOJO CADDY PRO Fat Tire Electric Trike is upgraded with a 7-speed transmission to tackle any hill and a pleasant and comfortable seat with a backrest.

What Should You Look For In The Best Electric Folding Bikes?

Today’s electric folding bikes have innovative new technologies, including high-capacity lithium batteries, powerful crank drive motors, and smart sensors. There are so many folding electric bikes on the market; choosing just one can be challenging. To help you out, we listed some of the features the best electric folding bicycles should have.

• Sizes And Measurements

One of the essentials when picking a folding electric bike is to allow you to comfort while riding. To avoid the uncomfortable feeling you may experience,  be mindful about the size you will choose since not every size is right. Search for electric folding bikes that have variations in their saddles, handlebars, and frames. 

Traditionally, foldable types of electric bikes are compact, but there are versions designed around full-sized models. Models with smaller wheels will be lighter and more compact when folded but do not have as much momentum on the road. A folding bike with larger wheels will be much faster once the wheels are up to speed but would weigh more and be a little more troublesome to carry into public transports. A great example of this is the Green Bike USA GB1 Fat Tire 500W Folding Electric Bike (as seen in the image).

• Folding Mechanism

The folding mechanism of the folding e-bikes is essential to determine the ease of folding in limited time. There are three types of folding mechanisms that can be seen in the electric folding bikes; split-fold, triangular hinge, and break away mechanisms. The split-fold mechanism is the most popular type of machinery in electric folding bikes. The split-fold mechanism is mostly found on a typical electric folding bike and used in some larger models.  The split-fold mechanism involves a hinge on the center of the bike’s frame whose function is to fold the bike in half. The significant benefit is that it is effortless and quick to fold. However, such bikes that use the split-fold mechanism might be heavy when folded. 

The triangular hinge mechanism is a very common and the golden standard in folding bikes — the triangular hinge mechanism functions by folding the folding e-bike into a compact design. The triangular hinge mechanism involves both hinges and clasps that may be tricky to do and takes more time to execute. Once folded,  the electric folding bicycle uses up very little space, making it a perfect option to carry when you’re going to use public transportation. The breakaway mechanism is rare to be seen that involves splitting the bike apart into two separate pieces. The breakaway mechanism is challenging to do and takes a lot of time to assemble. A perfect model with an easy-to-fold mechanism is the Qualisport Qualibike  Volador  6V 7Ah Folding Electric Bike QSEB02 (seen in the image).

• Gearing Mechanism

Most models of electric folding bicycles have gears on them. The gears would allow you to adjust the resistance in the pedals as you take on a ride. The geared folding e-bikes can travel through uphills and inclines easily and have a top-notch speed. Most models of the geared electric folding bikes have 3 to 8 gears, which can depend on your preference.

• Framing Structure

One of the specifications you need to check is the framing structure and material used in the electric folding bicycle. Most models of today’s folding e-bikes are lightweight and durable, depending on the material used on the frame. Some of the materials usually used in the electric folding bikes are aluminum, carbon-based alloys, titanium, and steel. Aluminum made models of folding e-bikes are lightweight and rust-free, but a little brittle than others. The electric folding bikes made with carbon fiber are rigid and light, but easy to crack and more expensive than others. Titanium made folding e-bikes are the most stable and durable, but the most costly of all types. Steel made electric folding bicycles are durable and rust-free, but the heaviest of all kinds. A perfect example of this feature is the EMOJO Lynx Pro 48V 750W Folding Electric Bike (seen in the image).

Looking for an excellent electric folding bike is pretty challenging when you do not check the features you need and prefer. One of the best ways to find the best electric folding bicycle is to get all the information on all types and models with their specifications. Having a list of all information about your ideal electric bike would give you satisfaction and contentment throughout your purchased folding e-bike. We hope that this article would be a great help to you to find the best electric folding bikes for sale right now.

Electric Folding Bikes For Sale

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