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Sharp-looking folding ebike built for city commutes and off-road fun

Sharp-looking folding ebike built for city commutes and off-road fun
The Eole X folding ebike rides on puncture-resistant tires, features a 350-W hub motor and comes with bump-soaking rear suspension
The Eole X folding ebike rides on puncture-resistant tires, features a 350-W hub motor and comes with bump-soaking rear suspension
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The Eole X folding ebike rides on puncture-resistant tires, features a 350-W hub motor and comes with bump-soaking rear suspension
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The Eole X folding ebike rides on puncture-resistant tires, features a 350-W hub motor and comes with bump-soaking rear suspension
The standard seatpost battery is reckoned good for up to 75 km per charge, but can be upgraded to a larger capacity module for up to 115 km
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The standard seatpost battery is reckoned good for up to 75 km per charge, but can be upgraded to a larger capacity module for up to 115 km
The Eole X sports rubber rear suspension to help smooth out some of the city commuting bumps
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The Eole X sports rubber rear suspension to help smooth out some of the city commuting bumps
The Eole X rolls on 2.4-inch-wide tires, features a Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur and comes with either a 350-W hub motor in the US or a 250-W motor in Europe/Australia
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The Eole X rolls on 2.4-inch-wide tires, features a Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur and comes with either a 350-W hub motor in the US or a 250-W motor in Europe/Australia
The Eole X Pro model comes with full suspension for off-road riding
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The Eole X Pro model comes with full suspension for off-road riding
The Eole X Pro features a 9-speed derailleur, wider tires than its X sibling and can be optioned with a rear rack
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The Eole X Pro features a 9-speed derailleur, wider tires than its X sibling and can be optioned with a rear rack
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Back in 2020, Morfuns Bicycles launched a lightweight folding ebike called the Éole on Indiegogo. Now the company has returned to the crowdfunding platform with a sleek new model with an aluminum alloy frame, the option of full suspension and up to 115 km of all-terrain range on tap.

The Eole X folding ebike boasts a similar eye-catching frame design as the company's previous crowdfunded ride – and is not too far from Fiido's latest – but the carbon fiber has made way for smooth-welded aluminum alloy. As such, the X makes gains in the weight department and tips the scales at 19 kg (41.8 lb) – though that should still make for a fairly lightweight heft onto public transport or into the trunk of the car.

Pedal assistance is provided by a 350-W rear-hub motor in the US for up to 65 Nm (47.9 lb-ft) of torque, or a 250-W motor for those in Europe. This model utilizes a speed sensor to detect rider input, rather than the responsive torque sensor of the Éole, and comes with a Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur for flexibility.

As before, the Eole X benefits from a tidy 10-Ah seatpost battery as standard for up to 75 km (46.6 miles) of per-charge range, which can be upgraded to a 15-Ah unit for up to 115 km (71.5 miles). There's also an optional 7-Ah bottle battery for even more ride time between top-ups.

The Eole X rolls on 2.4-inch-wide tires, features a Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur and comes with either a 350-W hub motor in the US or a 250-W motor in Europe/Australia
The Eole X rolls on 2.4-inch-wide tires, features a Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur and comes with either a 350-W hub motor in the US or a 250-W motor in Europe/Australia

Both the seatpost and the handlebar can be height adjusted to accommodate riders between 1.6 and 1.95 m (5.25 - 6.4 ft), rear suspension is included to absorb some of the bumps along the way, and this model rolls with a magnesium alloy fork.

The X features a color TFT display for ride metrics and assist level adjustment, its headlamp automatically illuminates in response to lowering ambient lighting levels, it rides on 20-inch wheels wrapped in 2.2-inch-wide puncture-resistant tires and stopping power comes from hydraulic disc brakes. A rear rack is also available as an add-on.

Morfuns also has a more capable X Pro version up for grabs, which can accommodate riders between 1.7 and 2.05 m (5.5 - 6.7 ft) in height. This folding ebike weighs in a little heavier at 23 kg (50.7 lb), and comes with a L-TWOO 9-speed derailleur, chunkier 2.4-inch-wide tires and full suspension for more all-terrain capabilities.

Indiegogo pledges for the Eole X start at HKD 10,190 (about US$1,299), and if all goes to plan shipping is estimated to start in September. The X Pro model comes in at HKD 11,767 (~US$1,499) and has an October shipping window. The video below has more.

Fun with Eole X , Fold-able Electric Bike, All terrain , Suspension design,Keep you away from bumps

Source: Morfuns

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4 comments
4 comments
Uncle Anonymous
I don't know how well the 20-inch wheels would work off-road. But for city folks with little storage, this looks to be ideal. It would be nice after a long day to ride home and, after an elevator ride, store the bike in a hallway closet in your apartment.
MarylandUSA
I've never owned an ebike, but this design ticks a lot of boxes: its weight is decently low, its range is decently high, and its adjustable sizing is decently wide. Add the lights, the compact size, and the competitive price, and wow.
BlueOak
Certainly spared no expense on that 23 second promo video.
Holger
> I don't know how well the 20-inch wheels would work off-road.

I've taken a 20 inch Dahon on mountain bike trails, because it was the bike I had brought along in a checked bag. And my wife and I, both on the same Dahon Mariner, have taken forest roads numerous times. It works surprisingly well.