Top Pick: Velotric Fold 1 - Best Budget Folding E-bike
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- CORRECTION: The battery is 608Wh and the USB port is USB-A
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Looking for the best budget folding e-bike? Check out the Velotric Fold 1! Find out why this is our top pick for 2024. Get yours today!
0:00 Intro
0:14 Specs
4:48 Size and Fit
5:39 Cockpit Operations
8:06 PAS 0 Riding
8:22 Display vs Speedometer
8:36 Throttle Test
9:09 PAS Test
10:31 Speed Tests
11:41 Observations
12:38 Brake Test
14:12 Observations
14:36 Off Road
14:56 Hill Climb
16:04 Mileage Check
16:31 Sand Test
17:08 Observations
18:21 Heading Home
18:38 Walk Mode
18:51 Observations
20:30 Final Stretch
23:54 Final Thoughts
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CORRECTION: The battery is 608Wh and the USB port is USB-A
Velotric Fold 1: velotricebike.pxf.io/Kj5RYA
Save $60 with Discount Code: scottf1v1rv60
nice bike but come on Velotric ship a fast charger.
What can you tell us about the motor controller? What's the peak amp output of the controller?
@@rymalia I can tell you the peak amp output of the controller is 18 amps.
Hi Scott
Is that coupon good per bike or per shipment as I do want to order 2 bikes?
I think Velotric has been doing a heck of a job at putting out quality & performance. This Fold 1 is a slick foldable. I'm waiting for the Nomad 2😁 Wife loves the Discover 2.
I am also waiting for the Nomad 2!
Probably one of the best reviews I have seen on any e-bike! Our neighbor just bought a Velotric Discover...we seen it yesterday and ask him about it...we have been looking at folding e-bikes since we bought our Airstream in 2022...just haven't bought one yet...this might be the one!
Thank you! This is how I review all the ebikes!
Oh my gosh you are hilarious! My friend and I watched your review and we could feel the joy in your voice lol! Awesome review!!
hahaha Thank you!
Great review! First time viewer here. Not in the market for an e-bike but I sure do enjoy watching these.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome, no ghost peddling. Oh yea, now your talking. Great review Scott.
I was pleased for sure!
I love my Packer 1 but this seems pretty awesome
I feel like this a foldable version of the Go1. It does ride awfully nice.
Scott,
Nice review! Seems like an excellent bike especially for that price. My only question was the folding pedals. Seems like a nice option when folded but my concern would be riding comfort.
Since this review, I have ridden this bike with tennis shoes on instead of my boots. The pedals are totally fine. It was more of a "me thing."
18:16 "so I'm not walking" That's a deal breaker for me. Other bikes will get you home without walking. Thanks for that info. I'll keep looking
That should have been "I'm not pedaling without Power." Of course you can ride this bike without Pedal assist, I do it at the beginning of the road test. Good luck on your search.
other then the max speed, how would you compare the acceleration and hill climbing to the sinch 2?
I don't have my Sinch 2 anymore to compare the two. Here is what I did notice about the Fold compared to the Sinch. The braking feels great since the fold has hydrualic brakes. The fold also doesn't feel like a folding bike but the Sinch does. Now the Sinch feels like an extremely nice folding bike (love the tires on that thing) and I also think the Sinch is better looking but for the price and ride, I would have to go with the Fold.
I was comparing this to the ride1up portala. Which one do you think is better? Is the Altus derailed on the portola a must?
I'm sorry Scott. I know nothing of the Ride1Up Portala. I can only comment on bikes that I have reviewed since I don't know how it rides or the features. Maybe someone will see your comment who has the Portala and respond.
I ordered the Fold 1 in blue but unfortunately they have no idea when it will be available in that color.
I was also considering the Rad Expand 5 + if I have to wait too long for the Fold.
I hope it comes quickly for you.
I need an electric bike specifically *because* my city has a ton of hills in it, and a folding one because that's all that can fit in my house. Is the whole reason Im eyeing this one gonna be an issue for it?
You will be good to go with this one.
My friend got it and sold it was far to small for him at 6.2ft say it was sized to someone max 5.11 his legs were near clipping his elbows and bars when turning
Good info on that! Thank you.
Hight quality video, very well done. I'm 6'2" and weigh 300lbs, do you think this bike would realistically hold my weight? The frame doesn't look big enough. I know is states a max load of 440lbs, but really?
I believe this bike would hold your weight no problem. They have their own factory and these frames have gone thru tons of testing. Now, frame size, that part I am not sure about. Maybe the Discover 1 would better suited for you. I did a review on that one as well and it is on sale. ruclips.net/video/83uHs27eMmY/видео.htmlsi=KR2pBe3_gQS2B7HE
@@scotthardesty Thanks for the reply. The reason I was considering the Fold 1 is because I need a bike I can carry up a flight of stairs to my apartment. Otherwise I would go with a larger bike.
@@heavyhitter8972 you will be good with this one!
Would you personally choose the Velotric Fold 1 over the Lectric xp 3.0?
@@heavyhitter8972 I don't know anything about the Lectric XP 3.0 to answer your question. The only way I could honestly do that was if I had reviewed and tested it.
So other than top speed, how does it compare to the Sinch?
The hydraulic brakes are a noticeable improvement. Plus, it's 2/3rds the cost. As you mentioned it can also go 28mph.
Oh yeah, it also has a higher waterproof rating.
Same with ride1up portola ?
I don't know. I have not reviewed the Ride1up.
honestly, I'm a little put off by the size of the bike. I thought it would be smaller than lectric XP 3.0 at least like portola since its foldable
It's a little big bigger but I feel it's the perfect size.
@@scotthardesty Got mine yesterday!
Are you saying it’s to big? Did you get this bike? Like it?
Lectric XP 3.0 comes with free 2nd battery, I dont know, this looks very good too. Ill wait for a better deal, hopfully with a free 2nd battery like Lectric
I get it. Thanks for watching!
Free battery deal is over 😔. Now it's all accessory package.
@@DM-fp8uw didn't get the deal when I saw it. my thinking is they are clearing inventory especially batteries. gonna hold off on purchase. would like to see an affordable full suspension ebike from Lectric or Velotric in the hope not so distant future
It’s 1200 now. Went up a lot in a month
It's the tariff. A lot of ebike companies are raising their price by $200.
I wouldnt have bought my aventure 2 if this had existed in September.
It surprised me on how well it rides. I do love my A2 though.
@@scotthardesty I love the A2 but it simply has more capability than I needed.
Hey Scott are you going to sell this bike
It's already gone. Sorry.
Currently 06/02/2024, on their website link, $1200 not $999
All the pricing on bikes have gone up due to the new China tariffs.
Bummer, right now it's $1,199...no thanks
everything has gone up $200 across the board when it comes to bikes due to the new tariffs.
This spark is not 995 it’s 1195 false advertisement
At the time of this video, that was the price. Prices do change. Nothing false in this review.
Well you need to tell them that
@@jeromewaites5364 you just did. They will read these comments.