How Good Is a Budget e-Bike? Fiido D4S Folding Bicycle - Urban TEST & REVIEW  

Love this bike. Always a joy to ride. Actually owned one. Did some upgrades like changing the seats to a litepro saddle and others parts to make it lighter.

I love the sound of that Fiido😂

Is it even legal on UK roads with it's throttle type twist grip constant power?

Customer services awful and making threats when I return this 'If you insist on returning the bike, please pack the bike in its original packaging to avoid damage in transit, we will inspect the bike for secondary damage upon receipt of the returned bike and we will issue you a refund if the bike is not damaged' I don't insist on returning this bike I only want fair recompense for the damage and the cost to fix it, it is unridable. I was 1st offered £16.90 now I'm being offered £45 a third of what it will cost to fix. Also implying they will not refund if the bike is damaged in transit is frankly disgraceful! There is no way I can re pack this bike the same way, I also have no control over what happens in transit or back at their factory. We all understand things go wrong but it's how they are dealt with that makes a difference. My advise pay for this bike by credit card as at least you'll have some recompense with them. Fido, your customer service needs to stop behaving like gangsters and manage their mistakes honourably and honestly. There is still time to redeem this but it's running out. To add insult to injury this is a replacement for one stolen, not a great way to treat repeat business.

I'm VERY interested in buying one but would like to hire one for a few days to see if it's good for my lifestyle. Can I borrow that one? & Where can I buy one in London?

Love these gadgets to get people out of their cars and on their bikes to work! It's the future, and something I keep encouraging colleagues to look in to (to limited success...). Nice summary video Phill and Jayne, I was surprised how good value it is at the end there!

You r a Funtastic reviewers

That is excellent value for money, i was expecting a much bigger number. Great video Phil, excellent review sir

Waiting for part2: will it go up El Teide?!

Love e-bikes, they really do have their place not only for non cyclists and commuting, but also for those cyclists getting to the point in life where a little assistance helps keep them riding well into their later years. Also at £550 this one is superb value for money. Thanks for sharing Phill. This could be the start of doing the odd review on your channel.

Is there anyway of unlocking the bike so it can go beyond 25km/h?

I love my fiido D4s, I’ve had it about 9 months now. I’m surprised you didn’t de-restrict it or peddle with the throttle fully pinned back for 100% assistance. I only use mine unrestricted and I get 37kmh without peddling and I’m 18st. Without peddling while unrestricted I still get 30mile of range. I did upgrade the brakes to cable pulled hydraulic callipers for £35 for the set. I also added a rear light and alarm combo for £20 off Amazon. So now it’s alarmed with a key fob.

Great review Phil and a great bike for the price and commuting 👍👍

Love this style of e-bike, looks like great fun to ride!

Nice little bike ! Brompton HAS an ebike option, with the motor in the front wheel and the battery hanging on the bars 😉 The main difference with the EMTB Jayne tried in the Alps, is the motor type. On the EBTM, motor in the frame and has the same rpm as your pedals. The power of the motor goes through the chain, using the gear ratio you select when you take off. In the Fiido, it's a wheel motor, rotating very slow when you start, very fast on high speeds if you dare. Imagine your car having only one speed, hard to start and lound on the highway, but good in between 😉 It still has benefits : cost and weight.

I have a d4s and it only goes 25mp can u help me

Can I ride on gravel paths without sliding around or getting a puncture?

Great review Jayne & Phill, now for the pertinent question...I take it the Ferrari is up for sale now? ;-)

Love the video guys. Tbf Phil, she beat you up Swains fair and square :)

How is it like pedalling this bike without using any electrical power? Is it possible to ride comfortably at all, or are the pedals mostly there to assist riding uphill or when low on battery? I had a fiido d1 which I loved, but pedalling was hard as hell (it was single speed). Thanks

The Brompton electric will be either 16.6kg or 17.6kg depending on the model which isn't much difference from the Fiido D4S which is 18.5kg but the Brompton will be £3k plus where the Fiido is £599 (cheapest) the price is a bargain even if it's slightly heavier. Obviously I know the Brompton will give you a better warranty etc but compare the price for that

Yes Phil 😄😄😄 with hello my sister Jane. Mashallah what a beautiful family. 👏👏👏

JOSE LUIS GARCIA hace 9 minutos Todas las bicis eléctricas al llevar motor trasero funcionan mal. Siempre hay que comprobar que la rueda delantera y trasera en vacío rueda suave y dura bastante el rodamiento. Si ves que se para a las dos vuelatas hay que desmontar la rueda y aflojar el eje siempre que no tenga holgura y también comprobar que las pastillas no rozan en vacío y sin apretar la maneta. Si rozan es que no está bien puesto el freno hidraúlico y hay que desaflojar los dos tornillos que tiene en la parte superior frenar fuerte y entonces apretarlos sin soltar la maneta asi nos aseguramos que están perfectamente acoplados. También se el truco de hacerla legal y que no lleve acelerador físico en el puño para que no nos denuncien. El truco es quitarlo del manillar y poner otro (el más pequeño que exista) dentro de la controladora o fuera pero en algún hueco (que lo hay) y rellenerlo de silicona caliente para que no se mueva ni le entre agua. El truco está en que llevas acelerador y el circuito envía señal a la controladora pero en posición cero sin accionarlo. Asi ya no tenemos acelerador físico y no puedes acelerar prácticamente al no llevarlo. Tu bici es legal al 100 por 100. Pues bien los SUPER INGENIEROS de Fiido no saben cómo anularlo y quitarlo del manillar dicen que si lo desenchufas a error y la bici no arranca. Pues bien en Aliexpress hay aceleradores miniatura que son pequeñisimos y son válidos para mi "invento" jajaja. Con lo fácil que hubiera sido programar la controladora para que la función acelerador se anule. Aviso que las multas son enormes y estás haciendo una acción contra la Seguridad Vial en España si te cogen y ven que llevas acelerador. Ya hay muchas bicis eléctricas que venden en España que no lo llevan al darse cuenta del fallo. Pero nosotros con nuestra magnífica Fiido nos arriesgamos a la sanción gorda. Lo de deslimitar la bici lo veo una tontería ya que te puedes dar un golpe o atopellar a alguien y te buscas la ruina. Además con mi invento no se puede deslimitar.

1:31 My Mum always said I was gifted 😂

I really enjoyed my D-4 as a starter ebike. Leveled up now. 🚴 🔌

Jayne is going to be taking the swains lane QOM in no time haha

Bought mine yesterday and its going to be here by Thursday can't wait lol is there a way to change the kmh to mph instead

Yes yes yes yes

Is the handlebar position comfortable?

Will it work in the peak district? 🤔 to many hills 😅

That Ferrari 😍😍

Yes

Yes

Phill. What is the meaning behind the concrete dumbbell statue by your home?

the rattly bit at end put me off

Is this legal in the UK?