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Electric folding bikes are typically pretty heavy, I own a couple - my wife for one would really struggle to carry either of them to the first floor let alone t
by giobox 3y ago
Electric folding bikes are typically pretty heavy, I own a couple - my wife for one would really struggle to carry either of them to the first floor let alone the third.
Most electric folding bikes, the fold allows easy moving in cars/elevators or storage, I would not personally recommend them for multi-floor stair commutes unless you are comfortable with what you are getting yourself into.
I've also had two former colleagues trade folding e-bikes for folding e-scooters just to avoid the hassle of taking the folding e-bike up two flights of stairs at the office end. The e-scooters are far easier to maneuver/stow on busy commuter trains if that is a factor too - you can get roughly the same range at 50% of the weight and its far smaller folded.
As a typical example:
* https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radexpand-electric-folding-bike https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radexpand-electric-fo...
That's a 64lb/29kg bike, and not uncommon for a folding ebike.
- zimpenfish 3y ago> Electric folding bikes are typically pretty heavy Yeah, that's the problem, unfortunately. > The e-scooters are far easier Alas, they have the same "my knee is made of soap" problem.
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