I like the folding bike. I am a disabled vet, it seems like the perfect, light-weight mobility bike that would let me have the freedom to enjoy things like flea market, car shows, and nature trails that I couldn't otherwise enjoy. Thanks for the review, it helped me to realize that I need one.
Its probably much better for you to get a normal electric scooter like xiaomi m365 and get a seat attachment,maybe its slightly heavier but its also significantly more powerful in specs and easier to fold
@@CaptainCraigKWMRZ He said that in the video. Very clearly I might add. I'm not trying to be a smart ass, i'm just pointing out that it was mentioned. At around 8:50
A few months ago I worked as a maintenance technician of parking equipment in a big shopping mall. The parking lot had 3 underground levels and they were so big I was clocking 10 km daily of walking on average, and sometimes up to 18 on weekends. A fleet of this things would have been awesome to get around the mall. It would save the staff a lot of fatigue, and also allow for a quicker service for the customers.
That is pretty cool. I think you missed 1 fold when you folded it back up, the seat post has 2 hinge points so that the seat top is facing down when completely folded. This might work well to carry around on a boat.
@@SERGIO-cr6uy I doubt anyone really wants to take this backpacking but it's only 28lbs and I've carried heaver back-packs. Beginners usually carry 30-35lbs.
It's like a more extreme, less capable, but probably more useful Honda Motocompo. The perfect backup transportation to keep in a car's trunk. I love it! I'd keep mine in the trunk of my car all the time, and whenever there was a good opportunity I could park the car and go for an electric bicycle ride. And you don't even need to lug the bike indoors to recharge. Just take out the battery for charging when you arrive at your destination. If you've got the cash and even a little trunk space to spare, this is a good item to keep in the trunk along with a first aid kit, some basic automotive tools, emergency food and water, a blanket, a change of clothes, and a rifle. Now you can add a second ground vehicle without sacrificing much cargo capacity in most trunks. I don't think I'd miss the used space in anything larger than a kei car.
This comment was actually really on point! Honda just announced a more extreme, less capable, but probably more useful Honda Motocomp(act)o! It’s basically this foldable escooter encased in a little plastic suitcase.
The reason the front has a safety and the back doesn't is because of the hinge placement. If you were to hit a pump with the front tire it would try to force the hinge open but if the back wheel hits a bump moving forward it just forces the hinge more closed and doesn't effect anything. Also, since these hinges are angled outwards you would have to take your weight off the bike for them to go back in. Looks like a dope bike!
Great idea! Our scooter is quiet but not everyone gets up early at the campground. When it is super quiet our 49cc sounds like a HD so this would be great to zip to the potty silently.
I think the reason there's a safety for the front wheel and not the back wheel is because if the front lock fails, you are going to get thrown over the front instantly. If the back lock fails, you probably won't even notice. Unless you try to walk it backwards.
Agreed! Something else to keep in mind while ebiking is to wear the proper helmet, most helmets have an outdated safety standard, the best ones are the ones that pass the nta standard like xnito or bern hudson
I'm a 'Nam era vet and the old knees aren't what they used to be. Considering folks cruise around on e-scooters, this foldable sit down e-scooter is pretty impressive! I mean, take it on the elevator and set it under your desk at work! Needs a brake though...
This thing is awesome. I think for specific transportation needs it would be perfect. I'd probably never fold it because then it becomes chunky and its already really slim. Especially if you only fold the handlebars.
Looks like fun! I could see myself have one as a toy to ride to the local shop etc. but I would never actually use it for commuting or anything like that. $450 is a bit much. Make it $349 and it becomes more interesting.
This e-bike would be great for someone who has to take public transportation. I could have used something like this in my commuting days. I've had several jobs that required a 15 minute walk from home to the bus stop. After getting off the bus there was another 15 minute walk to the office. That's an hour of walking everyday! It was good exercise but there were days when I just didn't feel like doing all that walking.
There are no men watching this who don’t recognize themselves in your directionless unfolding and listening to your inner monologue. “Just yank it harder!” he says. Hilarious. And as always the beautiful scenery and golden light. Thanks!
The 36v 7.5ah battery pack is pretty good size. I have an Ancheer folding bike that came with a 36v 8ah battery pack. Battery capacity is probably bigger than most scooters of the same cost. By the way, why don't they make a scooter that small, you would think it would be easier.
Personal electric transports like the ebikes and electric kick scooters will be the new norm. I bought an electric kick scooter and have a lot of fun every time I ride it. Get one now.
@@scooterbob4432 not really. only good for commuting within urban environments, and to an extent, suburban neighborhoods for short distances. and not only that, that only depends on what the person is trying to achieve. this transportation method is only suitable if the person wants to get from point A to point B in a short distance gap
@@bobbyjohnson3510 We will know we're where we need to be, when we have free mass transit so fast and efficient you don't need to check times, and personal cars, like classic and muscle cars, become hobby items, or tertiary transport, rarely used.
This would be great for people who live in vans in expensive cities. You can fold it up in your van and take it out instead of driving your home all over the place.
@@loktom4068 lmao arent they usually after the good looking bikes though? this thing look like a kids toy at first glance. i doubt anyone would snatch it or see immediate high value unless they were desperate or if it was just laying out in the open for free grabs
Pretty cool - for smaller body types its definitely a win - needs to be modified by a few inches for taller body types -but still cool to see these type of gadgets
This sort of product is fantastic if you want something that can fit on crowded buses and trains without pissing off all your fellow passengers, and when you get to your destination, instead of locking your bike to a rack and hoping nobody steals it, now you can just keep it with you the whole time.
Micah can you please do a video on this year's singles day in China, your recommendations on the best batteries and ebike conversion kits. Would very much like to pick something up for great price. Thank you.
Just bought one here in Australia on sale for $350, I just use it to ride to the station to catch the train to work. It looks funny to ride but its fun and compact haha
I watch this video 10 times already... hahaha.. I like it so much because it so small easy to carry in car. Maybe I will use it in campus to travel from carpark to classes..
That looks small enough to be hand luggage on a flight. I think it's absolutely delightful. I think that it may not be legal without a driving license, tax and insurance in the UK because it is not pedal assist and would thus be classified as a moped.
i bought one too and i love it!! the only thing is max speed is 18km/hour some times in good condition road i feel that a bit slow than others.....but most of the time i am happy because i can't go fast anyway ~I'm not risk person~^^
As suggested, could be used as compact mobility unit. It will be useful for some people. Quirky design. I bet most kids would love it. It stands out from the crowd Lol.
Two uses -- small cruising sailboats; also if you are with others and parking is far away -- drop people off, use the ebike to catch up with them. Later, use the bike to gather them and head home.
Awesome little folding bike, though seat replacement could be problematic. =/ Edit: the seat not getting PROPERLY folded back up at the end really irked me lol =P
Great addition to the car emergency kit, especially for suburban and rural dwellers. Car does the long commute and bike does the runarounds. Plus; if you happen to run out of gas or have a breakdown in the middle of nowhere you can most likely make it on this bike to the next gas station on one battery charge. Plus: one in the trunk for each of your kids and dropping them off at school becomes fun rather than a crash derby thru the normal school run. Kids would love jumping off at the street corner and biking it there and back for pickup later no problem... Wonder if they have an adaptor to charge off the car in motion from the USB or Lighter power circuit?
Reminds me of the old motocompo bikes that came with some Honda I'm Japan if I remember correctly. Basically a tiny motorbike that folded up into the trunk. I guess there wasn't a spare tire so it was ment to be used to get gas if ya ran out.