Foldable bike

Priority Bicycles has launched what it's calling its "most compact and versatile bicycle yet." The Folder collapses down to 30 x 24 in for between-ride transport or storage, features a Gates Carbon Drive and a geared hub, and is priced at under $800.

Danish bike maker Coh&Co is at Eurobike this week with a folding commuter called Siggi, which features a frame and fork made from a proprietary hard-wearing composite material, and can be configured with a nifty all-in-one hub drive from Zehus.

Folding ebikes are great for a car-free commute to work, but most are designed for life in the city. Aventon's Sinch model also yearns to head off the beaten track, and now the fat-tire adventurer has entered its second-generation.

Austrian mobility company Vello has launched a new take on its lightweight Bike+ folding ebike that was Kickstarted in 2016. The company has now added a three external gears paired with a drive system that effectively doubles the gear range to six.

Pedal-assisted bikes are a great way to get around the city and beyond, with foldable models offering extra between-ride storage convenience. KBO Bike has launched a 60-mile e-folder with a half-twist throttle that comes in at under a thousand bucks.

E-mobility startup Wildeway has given its fat-tire folding ebike a substantial battery upgrade, with the 1,500-Wh unit powering the FW11 for 100 miles at the lowest pedal-assist most or 65 miles using the throttle only.

Heybike is due to launch a new folding ebike at CES 2023 in Las Vegas this week. The full-suspension Tyson is built around a unibody magnesium-alloy frame, is powered by a 750-W motor and rolls on fat tires for multi-terrain riding.

A commuting by ebike that involves hopping on and off trains or buses during the journey can be a whole lot easier if you can fold your ride. Ossby has introduced what's sure to be an attention-grabbing pedal-assist ride that does so in a second.

Zectron Bikes has launched a funky looking urban ebike that can be had with dual batteries for up to 150 miles of pedal-assist riding, or around half that range on throttle only, and folds down for between-ride transport in two quick steps.

Looking to inject a fun modern vibe into city commutes, a UK startup has launched a stylish folding ebike that can collapse down in three easy steps, comes in UK-legal and US-legal variants, and offers pedal assist for up to 80 km.

In July 2021, Fiido launched an Indiegogo for a funky folding ebike. The campaign was successful but the global pandemic extended original shipping estimates. Backers are now riding out on the Fiido X though and we were sent one to try out.

Following successful crowdfunding campaigns in Japan, e-mobility startup Honbike has made a few tweaks and is bringing its award-winning shaft-drive folding ebike, now named the Pro, to US shores courtesy of Indiegogo.