My 9yr old Claud Butler conversion is still going strong but I now want to add a folding bike for some rural riding - mainly hilly single track roads plus gravel trails. So, I need fattish tyres and a torquey 250w motor (if such a thing exists), mudguards and a rack. My searches took me to Engwe, particularly the 48 volt Engine X, which they describe in the site's embeded video review as having a hub motor which spins 4 x faster than the rear wheel, thus supplying more power/torque than a standard 250w motor (although no torque figure given). Does anybody know what technology this is and whether it's simply a way to disguise a much higher rated hub? The bike also comes with the throttle de-activated. Does that make it UK legal? Apparently the controller can be configured to give full throttle power which I don't want and certainly don't want to be used against me. I do like the design of the bike though and it's likely range.
I also like the C20 Pro (Upgraded Version) which is quite a bit cheaper although it's 36 volt and they claim 25 Nm of torque, which seems a bit low for hill work.
If anyone has knowledge of these bikes, or possible alternatives, then I would be delighted to hear from you.
Engwe Engine X | Full Suspension Folding Electric Bike
Engwe Engine X is a folding electric bike with a full suspension frame, fat tires for all terrain, and a 48V battery, making every ride an effortless journey.
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I also like the C20 Pro (Upgraded Version) which is quite a bit cheaper although it's 36 volt and they claim 25 Nm of torque, which seems a bit low for hill work.
UK Warehouse: Shop Engwe Electric Bikes for Sale in UK
Come and buy Engwe electric bikes for sale at the UK Warehouse! The e-bikes here are of high quality and affordable, perfect for short trips.
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If anyone has knowledge of these bikes, or possible alternatives, then I would be delighted to hear from you.