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Folding Electric Bikes
Few electric folders are available. Fewer still are good quality. Here's a note from the best dealer in the country:
"We have found than many customers coming in looking for an electric folder do ride away on a pedal-only Brompton or Dahon." - Eric Sundin, EBsNW, Seattle, WA, http://www.ebikesnw.com
Although far from the smallest, this Montague Paratrooper is a snap to fold. If you can afford the space, the larger wheels (26") help smooth out rough roads. Click here to watch the Paratrooper Folding Demo on YouTube.
Montague Folders
The Montague conversion combines the Army-approved Montague Paratrooper with either the lightweight BionX kit (pictured) or a BMC motor kit. Montague also offers the CX Comfort Bike and the SwissBike TX (pictured above).
Available from:
- Electro Ride LLC, 110 #11 Glenn Way, San Carlos, CA, 94070, 650-222-0378 (call to arrange for a test ride), brian.howell@comcast.net, Electro Ride LLC
eZeebike Quando
The eZeeBike has been a successful and sought-after line of e-bikes in Europe that are now available in the United States. Equipped with 250-watt silent (gearless) hub motors, a range of 20 miles and top assisted speed of 15 mph is possible with the two folding models - the eZee Quando and Quando II. Well-crafted aluminum alloy frames and lithium batteries make these bikes lighter than other electric bikes.
The Quando is small, comfortable, foldable, simple, and a joy to ride. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a compact folding electric bicycle. The Quando folds easily and conveniently so that it can readily be tucked into a corner. But the real fun is riding the Quando. It's like a fun little scooter that lets you pedal whenever you want. The Quando is the ideal solution for boat, plane, small apartment, or for those of us looking for a simple joy of a ride that lets us easily get around town and stay healthy too.
The Quando combines a powerful 250 watt motor, a long-range lithium ion battery, a well-designed folding frame, and compact 20 inch wheels. The Quando II lacks the rear suspension included in the Quando. As a result, the Quando II will fit smaller riders that the Quando. With a simple twist-grip throttle and no gears (no shifting required!), the Quando rides with the comfort of a bicycle yet has the convenience and ease of a small and delightful scooter. It is the ideal combination of simplicity, comfort, power, range, and storability.
Available from:
- Electric Bike Network, Steve Roseman, 415-642-4321, steve@myebike.com
- NYCeWHEELS, 1603 York Avenue, NY, NY 10028, (212) 737-3078, www.nycewheels.com
- Electric Vehicles Northwest, 110 N 36th, Seattle, WA 98103, 206/547-4621, http:/www.ebikesnw.com
- Nautique/Electric Bikes California, 220 Wisconsin Ave., Oceanside, CA 92054, 760-757-3440, nautique-oceanside@sbcglobal.net
- or to find a San Francisco Bay Area dealer, go to http://www.myebike.com/see/index.html
EcoBike
EcoBike offers a state of the art battery and frame design, and artfully combines the highest quality parts from the most competitive manufacturers – Shimano, SRAM, and Cionlli, to name a few. The result is a masterpiece in convenience, reliability, and style. Combining style with functionality, EcoBike is a world-renowned designer of quality electric bicycles, sold all over Europe and North America.
EcoBike offers three e-bike models including the Vatavio fold-and-carry electric bike (pictured above) which is innovative and well constructed. The Lithium-Ion Manganese battery power pack is lightweight, technologically advanced, and safe. The EcoBike is powered by an innovative hub-mounted, brushless permanent magnet motor with a triple planetary gear drive system and proprietary heat resistant materials. The Zero-Smart-Start speed controller delivers ease of use and smooth drive control and offers a multi-function variable speed output. EcoBike electric bikes have been specially designed with the daily commuter in mind.
Find links to the EcoBike Owner's Manuals at http://ecobike-usa.com/support/eco-bike-manuals.asp.
Available from:
- The Electric Bike Network, 4444 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, http://www.myebike.com
- Electric Cyclery, 900 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, 949-715-2345, http://www.electriccyclery.com
- Segway of Ohio, 765a N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 299-1100, http://www.segwayofohio.net
- or to find a local dealer, go to http://ecobike-usa.com/electric-bike-dealers.asp
Brompton/Heinzmann
Kinetics will build you a top-quality folding bike from a Brompton cycle and the acclaimed Heinzmann electric drive system.
Available from:
Kinetics, 54 Switchback Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 1AE, Scotland, tel/fax: 0141 942 2552, int’l: +44 141 942 2552, http://www.kinetics-online.co.uk/html/electric_bikes.shtml
Folders with BionX motor system
Dahon MuP8 - electric folding bike
The Dahon MuP8 Bionx conversion is one of the lightest and most compact folding electric bicycles on the market. The Dahon Conversion incorporates the lightweight BionX kit and can be folded in less than 20 seconds into a size roughly 13" x 25" x 30". It has a range of 20-30 miles and either a pedelec or throttle console. This set-up is great for urban commuters, or anyone looking for a comfortable electric folding bike that can be taken most places a regular bike cannot.
Xootr Swift / BionX - electric folding bike
The Xootr Swift Bionx conversion is a light-weight folding electric bike that folds in two quick steps into a size of about 34" x 15" x 24". Great for anyone looking for a smooth ride that has the same fit as a full-size bike, or anyone looking for an electric folding bike that can be easily folded and stored in the trunk of a car or the closet.
Available from:
NYCeWHEELS, 1603 York Avenue, NY, NY 10028, (212) 737-3078, www.nycewheels.com
