SAMEBIKE 20LVXD30-II

Frame and handlebar both fold on the SAMEBIKE 20LVXD30-II, so it packs down small for riders short on space, and it weighs 25.0 kg by the brand's figure. A 350 W brushless motor with 35 N·m and a removable 48V 10.4Ah battery give 35–70 km of range.

Highlights

• 350 W brushless motor. 35 N·m, five assist levels and a top speed of 32 km/h.
• Removable 48V 10.4Ah battery. 499 Wh; the 70 km figure is on assist level 1 with a 75 kg rider on flat ground, per the brand. A charge takes 4–6 h.
• Double fold. Folded, it measures 0.9 x 0.36 x 0.7 m.
• Front fork and sprung seat post. A double-shoulder suspension fork plus a seat-post spring.
• Shimano 7-speed, disc brakes. Mechanical discs front and rear on 20 x 1.95 in tires.
• 6061 aluminum frame. Rated for a 120 kg maximum load.

Who it suits

Condo dwellers, transit riders and anyone with a small car trunk who wants a compact e-bike with gears. Compare folding vs full-size e-bikes.

Good to know

• Its 350 W motor is within the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta; the motor must also stop helping at 32 km/h (25 km/h for B.C.'s light class). Check the rules for your province.
• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).