Kwikfold Xite 3

[Marwood Hill]

I have had this bike a week now. I have ridden a few miles in town and country. I love this little bike. It rides and handles beautifully. Loads of power and pull. I find it easy to ride a straight line. Some small wheeled bikes i’ve found this a problem. No noises or movement in the numerous folding hinges. A nice solid firm bike. Rides bumps and potholes well with the Kenda tyres. Even better with my Suntour NCX fitted. Seat is nice but i’ve ordered a huge 12” wide one with loads of gel. I will transfer this seat and NCX post between my Big Bear and tXite-3. I would have liked the handlebars to have had a bit more curve in. Straight handlebars tend to give me wrist ache. And the leaning forward to reach them gives me backache. But that has to be expected with a tiny folder.
Still 10/10
*****
EXCELLENT PRODUCT

 

[Marwood Hill]

The Xite-3 easily fits into the smallest vehicles by simply pulling out the battery, seatpost and handlebars post. Just remember to carry an allen key to secure the handlebars post.

 

[Marwood Hill]

And here i am having an Xiteing time on my @KwikFold Xite-3

 

[Marwood Hill]

I’ve ffitted a throttle and fitted the largest saddle i could find onto my NCX post. I did a 10 mile round trip taking in some very steep North Devon hills. A very pleasant ride. Mainly used level 3 with occasional 4 & 5 on the hills. The small wheels with a rear Bafang motor give excellent hill climbing power. I can honestly say that it pulled up our steepest hills as well as my Big Bear does. I used about 2 bars on the battery meter so it’s good for over 20 miles on our terrain. I arrived back home with no aches and pains. The big saddle worked well. The throttle is an excellent addition. It makes for a smooth pull away with none of that wobble you get using just pedals. It also gives you that extra boost when you want to overtake or get out of the way quickly.
It’s quite easy to get this bike up to 20+mph with just a little bit of pedaling.
Follow my Kwikfold Xite-3 and Woosh Big Bear rides on Instagram
@ glovemakingman. Tags #kwikfold #xite3 #bigbear

 

[Marwood Hill]

A few weeks on. Loving this little bike but i just cannot get on with straight handlebars and wedgie seats. The angle of my wrists and back using straight handlebars get me aching in minutes. So i have had to make it less slim in foldability. And i don’t care. I’ve fitted cruiser handlebars, a suspension seat-post and a huge saddle. It’s now super duper comfy for me. It’s my mobility scooter with go!
One negative with this bike. There are no brake sensors fitted. That’s ok for a non throttle version i suppose. I have fitted a throttle and now i find that brake cut-offs are essential. I am in the process of fitting them myself.

 

[Wilson Kipsang]

Could you let me know which rack you got?

 

[Marwood Hill]

Could you let me know which rack you got?

I have got this one. I wanted one that i could fit to the frame, not the seat-post. I have cut it about and made it quick release. I will post a video of how i did it. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/292563111989

 

[Marwood Hill]

Video file is too big. This is it on my Instagram https://instagram.com/p/Bm5wPcIhMVI/

 

[Marwood Hill]

I have nearly got this bike to my liking. Just one more job to fo i think but not absolutely necessary. Fit a folding handlebar stem. But really only because i’ve removed the original folding hanflebars. I cannot ride with straight handlebars so i’ve replaced them.
One thing i would suggest you do to this great little bike. Fit new brake levers with a motor cut-out type. They aren’t expensive. The ride difference is amazing. And so much safer, particularly when moving in small spaces. And as Ajax points out on another post, it saves a lot on battery.

 

[Marwood Hill]

NEW. Now they have brought out the Kwikfold Xite-3A Aluminium version.

 

[Tom Kerr]

I know I'm late to the party but I tried one of these at the CycleShow recently along with most other bikes at the test track. I was surprised by it's weight and defo agree with your analogy of it being like a staffy! The test track at the NEC was jam packed but even then, I didn't find this as "fun" as a expected.
Glad it meets your needs as that is what cycling it is all about!

 

[Marwood Hill]

Wherever i go i always take my Kwikfold Xite-3

 

[Marwood Hill]

Those lovely people at Kwikfold have been so helpful with an enquiry i made to them. I want to turn my Xite-3 into 100% folding perfection. I want to be able to quickly and easily fold my bike and fit it standing up in my Ford Ka boot. I currently do this by disconnecting and dropping the handlebar stem. It then fits beautifully into my small boot area without folding down the back seats. . See my photo above. I want to fit a hinged folding handlebar stem. Kwikfold are sending me one from China. Super service!

 

[Marwood Hill]

Well it’s been ten weeks now and i am still waiting for my folding handlebar stem to arrive from China. Kwikfold seem to have disappeared from social media activity. Meanwhile i have fitted a pair of Brompton mudflaps. They do the job and stops the water spraying over my legs, feet and back. I have also fitted this handlebar end mirror. It’s great, the best ever i reckon.

 

[Marwood Hill]

And here it is. I have changed my Kwikfold from one second folding time to two seconds folding time by fitting a folding handlebar stem. Plus a quick release carrier and two quick release carrying / lifting handles. It’s now super compact and easily fits into my tiny car boot. THE END

 

[incognitto]

how do you find the durability ?

 

[wheeliepete]

fitting a folding handlebar stem

Glad to hear it turned up from Kwikfold eventually, or did you get one elsewhere in the end? Great that it fits in the boot of your Ka with the rear seats up. THE END?? I'm sure there's some other improvements you can make if you put your mind to it.