Zinc 20" Wheel Size Folding Electric Bike with 36V Battery for £550 click & collect @ Argos

You can add a diy electric kit to a brompton for about £400 inc battery.

This looks decent but if you're willing to spend a bit more get Fiido which has disc brakes.

Issue with this is that it only has 1 year warranty. Not sure whether they use a proprietary motor or controller but if it goes kaput new parts may be hard to obtain.

Additionally with 36v 7.8ah realistically you're looking at about 20mile range using mid level assistance (such as level 2 out of 3) as long as you dont have any hills.

Edit: Seems like it only has a single gear! Make sure you're okay with this. (edited)

Paid (with not Panasonic battery discount via CS) £241 for very same bike called Swifty Liberte on Amazon so I can not call it a deal really. The standard price was around £320-380

not a good deal for this, single speed, when there are better deals for the same bike with gears argos.co.uk/pro…541 ..classic artificially inflate the price then reduce to seem like an offer..cold from me (edited)

Pete16/05/2022 10:41

You can get lighter ones for sure, but they are much more expensive. For …You can get lighter ones for sure, but they are much more expensive. For example, a Brompton folding e-bike is at least £2500.Read lessRead more

Xiaomi Mi Cycle is 14.8kg including battery, 3 gear hub, less than a £1000, might be worth a look (edited)

I'd suggest the Swifte Liberte is a good bit better deal even at the current price:
amazon.co.uk/gp/…8Y5
You get disc brakes and gears in a similar frame for not much more.
Mine came out at £260 or so after the refund for mis-advertising. The price is the £300s was already discounted.
I was expecting it to be not great and wasn't sure if it'd be worth the £310 I paid Amazon, but I was very pleasently surprised and I've used it a few times a week for the last 8 months or so. It's not that great quality.
It'd be nice to have more gearing to cycle past 15.5mph under your own steam; you top out at around 20mph. The motor is a peach for the rated 250w. I haven't but You can get batteries that will slot in which will give you a good bit better range, especially if you keep both on your.

Pete16/05/2022 10:41

You can get lighter ones for sure, but they are much more expensive. For …You can get lighter ones for sure, but they are much more expensive. For example, a Brompton folding e-bike is at least £2500.Read lessRead more

Also, no pannier rack or stand. And probably bigger lock(s) if leaving it outside.

gwendes16/05/2022 11:09

My VanMoof is 19kg, and that's pretty heavy!

Does it have pannier racks and a stand? Folding mechanism?

Though I've made a full size (700c) folding ebike which I reckon comes out at under 19kg with pannier rack in the past. (edited)

Speedos16/05/2022 18:02

What's the latest law on electric bikes? I.e what's the max speed brands ar …What's the latest law on electric bikes? I.e what's the max speed brands are allowed to sell without it being classed as something else lol Any other laws I need to know before buying one. I'm interested in buying one but just don't know where to startIn general, what's the best sites to look for an e-bike?Budget around 1kIt will probably have to be foldable otherwise it'll just get stolen if I lock it up outside a coffee shop or something. Thank youRead lessRead more

250w max (sustained)power
No assistance above 15mph
Only for ages 14+

If you don't know what you are looking for and have a grand to spend pop down to either Halfords or Decathlon and see what you like the look of best. There night be better deals out there but buying in person from a shop you can go back to is valuable in itself.

If you are up for a bit of diy you can get this from yose;

ebay.co.uk/itm…327

A battery;

yosepower.com/col…655

and a bike;

argos.co.uk/pro…328

Similar money just under £600 but much, much higher spec.

Ashamed to say it's ME that's too heavy for the bike and not the other way around.

guest523416/05/2022 16:24

you can get a new honda supercub for 3k

You can buy 2222 6 packs of cheesy wotsits from Sainsburys for 3k

mtodak16/05/2022 16:32

Paid (with not Panasonic battery discount via CS) £241 for very same bike …Paid (with not Panasonic battery discount via CS) £241 for very same bike called Swifty Liberte on Amazon so I can not call it a deal really. The standard price was around £320-380Read lessRead more

Quick glance at the first page of results on Amazon suggests you won't get one for anywhere near that price. (edited)

Lighter ebikes are heave on pocket

If you are near an argos clearance store, our local has a number of these from around £300 upwards all different prices. I think maybe based on customer returns and how they look and if they are refurbished maybe.

I guess it's heavy. But is is standard for folding e bike? Looking for work commute as my current hybrid at times makes me think wish I had some support.

hardikjshah8316/05/2022 10:37

I guess it's heavy. But is is standard for folding e bike? Looking for …I guess it's heavy. But is is standard for folding e bike? Looking for work commute as my current hybrid at times makes me think wish I had some support.Read lessRead more

You can get lighter ones for sure, but they are much more expensive. For example, a Brompton folding e-bike is at least £2500.

Pete16/05/2022 10:41

You can get lighter ones for sure, but they are much more expensive. For …You can get lighter ones for sure, but they are much more expensive. For example, a Brompton folding e-bike is at least £2500.Read lessRead more

£2800 for the 15kg electric

This looks identical to the Swifty on Amazon

Good for food delivery guys

johnnystorm16/05/2022 18:11

250w max (sustained)powerNo assistance above 15mphOnly for ages 14+If you …250w max (sustained)powerNo assistance above 15mphOnly for ages 14+If you don't know what you are looking for and have a grand to spend pop down to either Halfords or Decathlon and see what you like the look of best. There night be better deals out there but buying in person from a shop you can go back to is valuable in itself.Read lessRead more

Thank you! Good advice.
I'm looking for the most compact when folded I guess. Short commutes
Will head down to Halford tomm

Pete16/05/2022 10:41

You can get lighter ones for sure, but they are much more expensive. For …You can get lighter ones for sure, but they are much more expensive. For example, a Brompton folding e-bike is at least £2500.Read lessRead more

Or get a regular Brompton for around £750, and add a kit from Woosh Bikes for around £500 (with a 13Ah battery too). (edited)

ned.ford16/05/2022 18:58

Worried this only has vbrakes with additional weigh plus the motor getting …Worried this only has vbrakes with additional weigh plus the motor getting to 15mph stopping might be a bit challenging.Read lessRead more

Disc brakes are not always better.

TiscaliSurvivor16/05/2022 18:54

2222 cheesy wotsits - now we’re talkin

Oh it's better than that.

2222 multipacks of 6 bags of wotsits with an average of 42 puffs per bag means 559,944 wotsits. Who'd want a ropey honda moped instead of that?!

can you ride this on motorway for short distance ?

bilo16/05/2022 21:53

can you ride this on motorway for short distance ?

You can, but not legally.

My VanMoof is 19kg, and that's pretty heavy!

I'd be very tempted with this bike at this price. Weight is heavy but ebikes generally are. (Own a specialized Levo turbo and it'sno lightweight)
Single speed, lithium battery. Good anticipated range. A switch bike kit preorder is £550 with no bike. Lol
Great availability.

"Maximum rider weight 100kg"
I guess the frame is made from Cheese Straws & the welds are Primula Cheese in a tube

TheShadowWalker16/05/2022 11:15

You can add a diy electric kit to a brompton for about £400 inc …You can add a diy electric kit to a brompton for about £400 inc battery.This looks decent but if you're willing to spend a bit more get Fiido which has disc brakes.Issue with this is that it only has 1 year warranty. Not sure whether they use a proprietary motor or controller but if it goes kaput new parts may be hard to obtain.Additionally with 36v 7.8ah realistically you're looking at about 20mile range using mid level assistance (such as level 2 out of 3) as long as you dont have any hills.Edit: Seems like it only has a single gear! Make sure you're okay with this.Read lessRead more

Yep did that in 2009 done 1000s of miles on it. As you say much cheaper though you need a Brompton base to start with.

Just be aware that the pannier racks on bikes like these tend to have thick tubes making them no good for panniers with clips like those on ortleib ones.

you can get a new honda supercub for 3k

guest523416/05/2022 16:24

you can get a new honda supercub for 3k

Kerb Weight: 110kg

What's the latest law on electric bikes? I.e what's the max speed brands are allowed to sell without it being classed as something else lol
Any other laws I need to know before buying one.
I'm interested in buying one but just don't know where to start

In general, what's the best sites to look for an e-bike?
Budget around 1k

It will probably have to be foldable otherwise it'll just get stolen if I lock it up outside a coffee shop or something.

Thank you (edited)

johnnystorm16/05/2022 16:35

You can buy 2222 6 packs of cheesy wotsits from Sainsburys for 3kQuick …You can buy 2222 6 packs of cheesy wotsits from Sainsburys for 3kQuick glance at the first page of results on Amazon suggests you won't get one for anywhere near that price.Read lessRead more

These cheesy Wotsits you mentioned... at first glance, I thought you were going to say that they could be repurposed as batteries. (They look like Duracell AA's, not just a copper coloured top, so obviously not Zinc). (edited)

johnnystorm16/05/2022 16:35

You can buy 2222 6 packs of cheesy wotsits from Sainsburys for 3kQuick …You can buy 2222 6 packs of cheesy wotsits from Sainsburys for 3kQuick glance at the first page of results on Amazon suggests you won't get one for anywhere near that price.Read lessRead more

2222 cheesy wotsits - now we’re talkin

Worried this only has vbrakes with additional weigh plus the motor getting to 15mph stopping might be a bit challenging.

johnnystorm16/05/2022 19:06

Oh it's better than that.2222 multipacks of 6 bags of wotsits with an …Oh it's better than that.2222 multipacks of 6 bags of wotsits with an average of 42 puffs per bag means 559,944 wotsits. Who'd want a ropey honda moped instead of that?!Read lessRead more

Seems safer than even bitcoin - but can this last

Jakena16/05/2022 17:30

If you are near an argos clearance store, our local has a number of these …If you are near an argos clearance store, our local has a number of these from around £300 upwards all different prices. I think maybe based on customer returns and how they look and if they are refurbished maybe.Read lessRead more

Any idea where are these stores and where can we check them. Any around Manchester?

Jakena16/05/2022 17:30

If you are near an argos clearance store, our local has a number of these …If you are near an argos clearance store, our local has a number of these from around £300 upwards all different prices. I think maybe based on customer returns and how they look and if they are refurbished maybe.Read lessRead more

I bought 3x 24V ebikes from the one in Walsall for £209.99 each a few weeks ago. One didn't work so I went back to swap it, and all of the ones that I wanted to swap it with were in incredibly poor condition so I just got a refund in the end. Not sure what they do to 'refurbish' the items in their stock, but it wasn't enough for my liking, even at this price.

bilo16/05/2022 21:53

can you ride this on motorway for short distance ?

No (edited)

ned.ford16/05/2022 18:58

Worried this only has vbrakes with additional weigh plus the motor getting …Worried this only has vbrakes with additional weigh plus the motor getting to 15mph stopping might be a bit challenging.Read lessRead more

The extra weight isn't too significant really - ie, I used to regularly ride bikes at 16.5 stone, I now weight 11 stone - that's more than the entire weight of this bike difference.

I take it then this suffers from the same problem my coyote suffers from? That's the coyote below. The tubes are too thick for clips and the battery gets in the way of the panniers.

(edited)

supermann17/05/2022 09:59

I take it then this suffers from the same problem my coyote suffers from? …I take it then this suffers from the same problem my coyote suffers from? That's the coyote below. The tubes are too thick for clips and the battery gets in the way of the panniers.[Image]Read lessRead more

Don't panniers usually come with adapters to allow for different thicknesses?

My Oxford pannier did. It's not ideal for my folding bike though because my (size 12) foot catches it while peddling.

guest523416/05/2022 16:24

you can get a new honda supercub for 3k

sad but true

10/15 miles on the flat on a good day so dont believe all that cobblers the ebike companies are putting out these days of 30/40/60miles!!! 7aH is poor but at least its 36v -Argos sainsburys these days are crooks so dont expect any warranty (edited)