Hi everyone

[Newbikecommuter]

Hello forum users,
I'm new to this forum and I'm here looking cor advice.
I'm currently looking for an folding e-bike, low weight and under £800. It's for my commute to the train station every working day. I do have to carry a laptop though. Any recommendations?

 

[trex]

are you going to take your folding bike in the train with you? if you do, then there are very few models that are light enough and easy to carry up steps.
If you don't, then you will need to find out more about where you are going to park the bike. Watch out for rain water and thieves.

 

[Newbikecommuter]

Parking at the station is an option but my first preference would be to carry the bike.

are you going to take your folding bike in the train with you? if you do, then there are very few models that are light enough and easy to carry up steps.
If you don't, then you will need to find out more about where you are going to park the bike. Watch out for rain water and thieves.

 

[KirstinS]

Parking at the station is an option but my first preference would be to carry the bike.

I'd also recommend checking with your traincompany. Quite a a few only allow tri fold bikes like the excellent but pricey Brompton and dahons.

If you want/need a tri fold bike that is electrified and a sensible, manageable weight then your budget isn't sufficient IMHO.

Where do you prefer to compromise ? Weight, fold , price or electric ?

 

[trex]

most folding bikes fold in the middle, you can't drag it on the floor. If you want a tri-fold bike, read this thread:

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/help-needed.22837/#post-287960

 

[jonathan75]

I know my train company (Govia Thameslink) won't allow folding bikes past the barriers unfolded - in fact will only allow 'fully folding compact folding bikes', i.e. Bromptons and any knockoffs. I know the Bromptons have tiny rollers which help with moving between barrier and train, but, most ordinary folding bikes will not and some may be dangerously heavy to lift for distances. Add a battery and a motor and your bag and it's going to be hard. Maybe some bikes other than the Brommie have rollers. Just hope there aren't steps.

 

[Leccy]

Hummingbird is due out soon. Weighs 6.5kg.

 

[Newbikecommuter]

I can compromise on price, i.e. increase my budget say up to £1200

I'd also recommend checking with your traincompany. Quite a a few only allow tri fold bikes like the excellent but pricey Brompton and dahons.

If you want/need a tri fold bike that is electrified and a sensible, manageable weight then your budget isn't sufficient IMHO.

Where do you prefer to compromise ? Weight, fold , price or electric ?

 

[Newbikecommuter]

Interesting! But would this not be in the high-end folding e-bike category, i.e very expensive?

Hummingbird is due out soon. Weighs 6.5kg.

 

[Newbikecommuter]

Thanks for letting me know. I'll check at the station and GWR

I know my train company (Govia Thameslink) won't allow folding bikes past the barriers unfolded - in fact will only allow 'fully folding compact folding bikes', i.e. Bromptons and any knockoffs. I know the Bromptons have tiny rollers which help with moving between barrier and train, but, most ordinary folding bikes will not and some may be dangerously heavy to lift for distances. Add a battery and a motor and your bag and it's going to be hard. Maybe some bikes other than the Brommie have rollers. Just hope there aren't steps.