We've seen a few fat-tire folding ebikes from e-mobility outfit HeyBike released this year – most recently the go-anywhere Mars 2.0 model – and now the company has launched what's described as "the first ebike to combine a Horst-Link suspension with hydraulic disc brakes and step-thru frame."
The Horizon fat-tire folding ebike features a 750-W rear-hub motor that peaks at 1,200 watts for pedal-assist through city streets, to the beach party or off into the wilds.
This is matched with a 691.2-Wh downtube battery that's reckoned good for up to 55 miles (88.5 km) of pedal-assist range at the lowest setting, or 30 miles (48 km) with thumb-throttle only. A full top-up using the included 54.6-V/4-A charger should take around 3-4 hours.
The Horst-Link rear suspension is paired with a suspension fork to help smooth out uneven terrain, together with the 4-inch fat tires wrapped around the 20-inch wheels. And the company is promising quick and reliable stopping power courtesy of the hydraulic disc brakes.
![The rear-hub motor helps take the hard work out of pedaling over challenging terrain, plus throttle only is available too](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/12cb928/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4096x2515+0+0/resize/1440x884!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8a%2Ff7%2Fe542e57f4b9d8bfadada1b5d5a24%2Fsunset.jpg)
HeyBike hasn't given too much away at this point, but we do know that the low-step frame folds down to 49.2 x 23.6 x 31.5-inch (125 x 60 x 80-cm) dimensions for between-ride transport or storage, and weighs in at 79 lb (35.8 kg) for a relatively easy heft into the car's trunk.
A rear cargo rack is ready to haul goods and gear, and a front basket can be optioned in too. It sports an auto-adjusting headlight and braking tail-light for daylight visibility in traffic and after-dark travels, and the ebike pairs to a smartphone running a companion mobile app for status info.
The Horizon is available for pre-order now in a finish inspired by "the calming essence of sunsets on the West Coast of the US" for US$1,699. General sales expected to open from November 21, when full specs will doubtless be available.
Product page: Horizon Sunset