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Folding bike for train commute
Need a folding eBike that fits under train seats. Looking at Lectric XP Lite. Does it fold small enough? How long does folding take?
Sources
[1] Electric Bike Review [2] Consumer Reports [3] PeopleForBikes [4] Electrek
Best Folding eBikes for Train Commuting
Best for TransitCheck Price
Brompton Electric
$3,750
★★★★★(5/5)
Motor: 250W front hub
Battery: 300Wh
Range: 40 miles
Weight: 35 lbs
Pros:
- Smallest fold
- Allowed on most trains
- Premium quality
- Lightweight
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Limited power
Best BoschCheck Price
Tern Vektron S10
$3,999
★★★★★(5/5)
Motor: Bosch Performance
Battery: 400Wh
Range: 60 miles
Weight: 49 lbs
Pros:
- Bosch motor
- Compact fold
- Great range
- Quality build
Cons:
- Expensive
- 49 lbs
Best BudgetCheck Price
Lectric XP Lite
$799
★★★★★(4/5)
Motor: 300W
Battery: 48V 7.8Ah
Range: 40 miles
Weight: 46 lbs
Pros:
- Only 46 lbs
- Affordable
- Compact fold
- Good value
Cons:
- Less power
- Basic components
Best Quick FoldCheck Price
Gocycle G4
$4,999
★★★★★(4/5)
Motor: 500W front hub
Battery: 375Wh
Range: 50 miles
Weight: 36 lbs
Pros:
- 10-second fold
- Lightweight
- App connected
- Clean design
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Proprietary
| Model | Price | Rating | Specs | Pros & Cons | Action |
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Best for Transit Brompton Electric | $3,750 | ★★★★★ (5/5) | Motor: 250W front hub Battery: 300Wh Range: 40 miles Weight: 35 lbs | Pros:
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Best Bosch Tern Vektron S10 | $3,999 | ★★★★★ (5/5) | Motor: Bosch Performance Battery: 400Wh Range: 60 miles Weight: 49 lbs | Pros:
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Best Budget Lectric XP Lite | $799 | ★★★★★ (4/5) | Motor: 300W Battery: 48V 7.8Ah Range: 40 miles Weight: 46 lbs | Pros:
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Best Quick Fold Gocycle G4 | $4,999 | ★★★★★ (4/5) | Motor: 500W front hub Battery: 375Wh Range: 50 miles Weight: 36 lbs | Pros:
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JessicaBikes42about 1 month ago
Worried about the ride quality on 20" wheels. I'm 6'1" and used to 700c wheels. Will a folding bike feel too unstable?
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