If you’re wanting a similar style and most of the capability though probably somewhat lower quality components due to the affordable price, I bought the similarly-styled Ride1UP Portola and have been loving it. It’s even been mistaken for a Brompton before and has gotten a lot of compliments. And it’s a fraction of the price. I wish it had a torque instead of cadence sensor to trigger the electric assist but it has plenty of power and range for me. Check out the ‘warm gray’ colorway for the classic Brompton style.
Thats a great find. Ive got a fixed frame Letric bike that i like, but its too bulky for the train. I was thinking of converting it into a bakfiets with this kit and running down a more compact ebike. The linked one fits my niche really well. I really appreciate that it's a class 3. Class 2s cant deal with city traffic well.
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yessikg@fedia.io · 3 pts · 334d
It's so expensive but it has all the features I want
FrankLaskey@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 334d
If you’re wanting a similar style and most of the capability though probably somewhat lower quality components due to the affordable price, I bought the similarly-styled Ride1UP Portola and have been loving it. It’s even been mistaken for a Brompton before and has gotten a lot of compliments. And it’s a fraction of the price. I wish it had a torque instead of cadence sensor to trigger the electric assist but it has plenty of power and range for me. Check out the ‘warm gray’ colorway for the classic Brompton style.
rainwall@piefed.social · 2 pts · 334d
Thats a great find. Ive got a fixed frame Letric bike that i like, but its too bulky for the train. I was thinking of converting it into a bakfiets with this kit and running down a more compact ebike. The linked one fits my niche really well. I really appreciate that it's a class 3. Class 2s cant deal with city traffic well.
Does it roll easily when folded?
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 334d
Well, I'm of the opinion that Brompton (and every other company) should pull out of US distribution until their government stops being fascist pigs.
But I digress...
Wildly expensive, even if it's a Brompton.
Kudos where kudos are due. Glad to see a bike company offer more than a year warranty on their e-bikes!
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 334d
Now do cars and insurance, parking, gas...
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 334d
oh, for sure, compared to cars it's almost a no-brainer. But compared to other bikes it really is one of the more expensive offerings
_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 334d
With their prices, they damn well better have a good warranty.
FrankLaskey@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 334d
JubilantJaguar@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 334d
Five grand for a 16 kilo bike. Come on.