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Lightweight folding options under 40lbs
Looking for advice on lightweight folding options under 40lbs. Anyone have experience with this?
Sources
[1] Electric Bike Review [2] Consumer Reports [3] PeopleForBikes [4] Electrek
Lightweight Folding eBikes Under 40lbs
Best OverallCheck Price
Brompton Electric
$3,750
★★★★★(5/5)
Motor: 250W front hub
Battery: 300Wh
Range: 40 miles
Weight: 35 lbs
Pros:
- Only 35 lbs
- Smallest fold
- Premium quality
- Great for transit
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Limited power
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Gocycle G4
$4,999
★★★★★(5/5)
Motor: 500W front hub
Battery: 375Wh
Range: 50 miles
Weight: 36 lbs
Pros:
- 36 lbs
- 10-second fold
- Carbon fork
- App connected
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Proprietary parts
LightestCheck Price
Hummingbird Electric
$4,995
★★★★★(4/5)
Motor: 250W rear hub
Battery: 173Wh
Range: 30 miles
Weight: 23 lbs
Pros:
- Only 23 lbs
- Carbon frame
- Beautiful design
- Easy carry
Cons:
- Extremely expensive
- Limited range
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VELLO Bike+
$3,290
★★★★★(4/5)
Motor: 250W rear hub
Battery: 173Wh
Range: 30 miles
Weight: 35 lbs
Pros:
- 35 lbs
- Self-charging
- Compact fold
- Austrian quality
Cons:
- Limited availability
- Basic motor
| Model | Price | Rating | Specs | Pros & Cons | Action |
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Best Overall Brompton Electric | $3,750 | ★★★★★ (5/5) | Motor: 250W front hub Battery: 300Wh Range: 40 miles Weight: 35 lbs | Pros:
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Best Tech Gocycle G4 | $4,999 | ★★★★★ (5/5) | Motor: 500W front hub Battery: 375Wh Range: 50 miles Weight: 36 lbs | Pros:
Cons:
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Lightest Hummingbird Electric | $4,995 | ★★★★★ (4/5) | Motor: 250W rear hub Battery: 173Wh Range: 30 miles Weight: 23 lbs | Pros:
Cons:
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Best Value VELLO Bike+ | $3,290 | ★★★★★ (4/5) | Motor: 250W rear hub Battery: 173Wh Range: 30 miles Weight: 35 lbs | Pros:
Cons:
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