has anyone owned a Kwikfold Folding ebike?

[Ian Roberts]

Hi Everyone i am a regular commuter. I travel from woking to London everyday I'm thinking of buying a Kwikfold ebike but can't find much reviews on the internet. although amazon is rating 4.5 starts but i would need more information about the actual battery life. can anyone give advices? thanks

 

[LeighPing]

Battery:
Battery Type: Lithium
Maximum Battery life: Up to 20 miles (How far's your commute?)
Power Supply: 36v 8Ah
Battery Weight: 2.2 Kg
Motor Type: 36v, 250w, Brushless
Fully Charging time: 3-4 hours
Battery Colour: White

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Style-Kwikfold-Xite-Cycling-folding-Padel-and-Electric-bike-bicycle-Battery/282145183436?hash=item41b129d6cc:m:mhFGWGQPmkAksjRFvz7Gdfg

 

[Deleted member 4366]

8Ah 36V on a bike like that should do at least 20 miles.

The motor cable looks very vulnerable where it comes out of the axle. I'd fabricate a guard for it - something like 20mm wide 2mm thick steel strip with a 12mm hole or 10mm slot in one end, then bent twice into the shape of a "U".