SAMEBIKE CY20

Made for commuters with little storage space, the SAMEBIKE CY20 folds and tucks its 36V 13Ah battery into the seat tube. A 350 W geared hub motor drives the rear wheel, and the brand quotes 45–90 km per charge.

Highlights

• 350 W geared rear hub. 45 N·m of torque, a top speed of 32 km/h and five levels of pedal assist.
• Seat-tube battery. 468 Wh and removable, so you can charge it indoors. The brand's 90 km figure comes from assist level 1, a 75 kg rider and flat ground; a charge takes 6–8 h.
• Folds small. 0.85 x 0.53 x 0.69 m folded; 28.0 kg, with a 150 kg maximum load.
• Front fork and seat suspension. Two points of cushioning on 20 x 2.35 in tires with reflective edge strips.
• Shimano 7-speed, mechanical disc brakes. On a high-carbon steel frame.
• Four colours. Black, White, Cyan or Navy.

Who it suits

Commuters who mix riding with transit or a car, and anyone keeping a bike in a condo or small apartment. Compare folding and 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).