Velotric Fold 1 Plus

Folded, the Velotric Fold 1 Plus measures 96 x 50 x 85 cm, which makes it a fit for riders short on storage space or bringing a bike along by car or RV. Unfolded, it rides on 20 x 3.0 in tires with a front suspension fork, a 750 W rear hub motor and a low step-through frame.

Highlights

• Rear hub motor: 750 W and 75 Nm of torque, with a throttle, switchable torque or cadence sensing, and three riding modes of five assist levels each.
• 608 Wh removable battery: 48V 13Ah, rated by the brand for up to 109 km on pedal assist or 72 km on throttle.
• Speed: assist is set to 32 km/h out of the box and adjusts from 19 to 45 km/h where permitted, by the brand's figure.
• Suspension, brakes and gears: the hydraulic fork has 60 mm of travel and a lockout, the hydraulic disc brakes run 180 mm rotors front and rear, and a Shimano 7-speed handles shifting.
• Rack and load: the integrated rear rack takes about 54 kg and the maximum load is 204 kg; the bike itself weighs 28.6 kg.

Who it suits

Condo and apartment dwellers, RV travellers and commuters who mix riding with car trips (see folding vs full-size e-bikes).

Good to know

• Its 750 W motor is above the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta, so it is sold for private-property use. See the rules by 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).
• One frame size; the brand lists a rider height range of about 145 to 196 cm.