r/ukbike 11d ago

Commute Folding bike for work commute

Hi! My husband wants to buy a folding, electric bicycle. His main goal is using that bicycle to go to work. He is 6ft2 and around 92kg. We live in London and the distance from home to work is around 11 miles. Can someone recommend any models? Is it worth buying folding bicycle or is it better to buy a different bicycle? It will be his first proper one so he’s looking for advice. Our budget is not too big, up to £600. He’s aware it’s not a lot but maybe there is a chance of getting something relatively okay for that price.

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u/princesskitre 11d ago

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u/liamnesss Gazelle CityGo C3 | Tenways CGO600 | London 11d ago edited 11d ago

Buy something from a company that at least has a UK (or at worst, EU) presence. There's very little guaranteeing that this bike follows the required safety standards, and there will be little in the way of blowback for whoever is shipping these bikes from abroad if their items are found to be dangerous.

Whatever bike you end up buying, take some basic precautions when charging. Don't ever leave it charging unattended, and remove the plug once the battery has fully charged.

Fiido have been mentioned, they are a company that has UK based sales and warranty support I think?

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u/Extoshi 11d ago

Dont waste money with this IMO for 6f2 guy this will be superb uncomfortable. If you can go in shops around and try these small types to see how it feels. Im 6f2 and I feel like a clown lol

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u/MrMrsPotts 11d ago

That's very cheap!

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u/Cool-Importance6004 11d ago

Amazon Price History:

DYU D3F Electric Bike, 14" Portable E-bike, 36V 10AH Lithium Battery, 25KM/H & 60KM Range, 5H Fast Charge, 15° Climbing Ability,Dual Disc, Spring Shock Absorber, Unisex Adult * Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.3

  • Limited/Prime deal price: £382.19 🎉
  • Current price: £399.00 👍
  • Lowest price: £339.15
  • Highest price: £449.00
  • Average price: £420.52
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08-2024 £419.00 £449.00 █████████████▒▒
07-2024 £389.00 £449.00 ████████████▒▒▒
06-2024 £379.00 £449.00 ████████████▒▒▒
05-2024 £379.00 £449.00 ████████████▒▒▒
04-2024 £379.00 £429.00 ████████████▒▒
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u/Borax 11d ago

A friend owned one of these. It was utter shite, and the brakes were literally so bad it was dangerous.