HOW IT FITS YOUR LIFE
Why consider this fold?
Consider it for routes where assistance is useful and carrying a roughly 50 lb bike is manageable.
The tradeoff
It is substantially heavier than the pedal-only bikes here. The listing also gives conflicting maximum range claims.
Features & specifications
Reported by the supplied Amazon listing; battery, folded dimensions, maximum load, charging time, and listed maximum speed also appear in the supplied R1 manual (printed page 08). Not measured in a hands-on test.
| Power | Electric assist; 350W rated / 500W peak |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 20 × 2.6 inches |
| Assistance | 5 pedal-assist levels; 3 riding modes (listing) |
| Battery | 48V 7.8Ah, removable |
| Listed top speed | Up to 20 mph |
| Listed range | 40-mile headline; 25-mile PAS / 15.5-mile electric bullets |
| Charging | Approximately 5.5 hours (listing and manual) |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc |
| Frame | Aluminum alloy (listing) |
| Listed weight | Approximately 50 lb; graphic says 50.4 lb |
| Folded size | 37.4 × 17.7 × 27.5 in (L × W × H, listing) |
| Listed load limit | 264 lb (graphic and manual) |
Details to confirm
- The headline and promotional graphic advertise up to 40 miles, but the About section states up to 25 miles with pedal assistance and 15.5 miles electric-only. No single range is independently verified.
- The supplied R1 manual confirms 48V 7.8Ah, 264 lb maximum load, 20 mph maximum speed, approximately 5.5 hours charging, and 37.4 × 17.7 × 27.5 in folded dimensions (printed page 08; PDF page 10). It does not resolve the listing’s range discrepancy. Match the manual to the selected bike version.
- Promotional photos show different color variants. Confirm the selected color, battery, and included equipment on Amazon.