BEST ELECTRIC FOLDING BIKE? THE FIIDO D2S, WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY!

[@DanEscapes]

I've recently done a year on review of the Fiido D2S and you can check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZOqmZp7ap2YhJI

[@Mekhfiwi89]

I got it 2 months ago I absolutely love it , really nice bike

[@DanEscapes]

Yeah I really enjoy riding it, puts a grin on my face!

[@laraxx3694]

What is the weight of the bike please?

[@DanEscapes]

@@laraxx3694 it's around 19kg, pretty heavy but it's fine to move in it's bike form but harder to move in its folded state.

[@bunacrichard3857]

How much

[@DanEscapes]

@@bunacrichard3857 the cost of the bike is around £550 depends on exchange rate etc

[@tylermuphy984]

How does this guy not have more subscribers, his content is awesome

[@DanEscapes]

Really appreciate it!! Let me know if there’s anything else you want to see!

[@avinashhoolash7017]

Nice

[@shariqzafar]

13:22 you can fold the foldable bike and the put chain through both tyre and around the pole. Take the seat with you if possible..No one is going to take a bike without seat. 🙂

[@DanEscapes]

I was thinking that, would need to get a longer cable though, my locks are designed for my road bike so can wrap around the skinny frame and wheels

[@blademanx]

UK is behind on scooter and bike laws. In France scooters are legal. 15mph is too slow for 30mph zone....It may be illegal but its safer to move at 25mph with the flow of traffic. this bike can do 21mph unlocked. Most residential areas are now 20mph in London

[@matbbm]

I've had this bike for almost 2 years and it's definitely a great folding e-bike for the money you pay. I had paid just £380 in 2019 but they are like £500 now.

[@DanEscapes]

It’s a great run around bike for commuting, that’s crazy how the price has gone up and will probably only go up in price. Have you tried any other electric bikes?

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[@reecepedro3632]

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[@asawolfe_]

dang those banks at the beginning look glorious! Never been into electric bikes but this looks like a contendor!

[@DanEscapes]

Man they are nice but hard to skate, I'm not good enough haha! It's been in a few skate videos. images.freeskatemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20162750/lucien_clarke_fakie_fs_flip_wandsworth_london_2017_omeally.jpg

[@DanEscapes]

Tbh i would love to get the super 73-RX but soo expensive!

[@stfuplsok]

AsaWolfeSkates *contender

[@fritzcapet2101]

Very clear and understandable. Thank you.

[@DanEscapes]

Thank you for watching!!! Are you still looking at getting the bike?

[@fritzcapet2101]

@@DanEscapes Yes. I have a Brompton Bike. The add-on for that is very expensive, so I am looking for an alternative.

[@DanEscapes]

@@fritzcapet2101 Brompton is a really nice bike. Have you looked at swytch kits? Swytchbike.com

[@fritzcapet2101]

@@DanEscapes yes. It is nearly the same price as our German product. All about 1600 Euro at least. The Fido is half of that. The only advantage of the Brompton solution with e would be that it will not take much place. The folded Brompton is a very little package. The size is really great.

[@omonikita]

Are those 6 gears are helpful? Seems that with smaller 16 inch wheels low gears are useless.. is that is true?

[@DanEscapes]

Well the motor is pretty powerful so don't really need to change gear at all. Might be useful if you run out of battery and need to get up a hill.

[@ratata89]

Really nice review! Very informative. Wish you more luck 🙂

[@DanEscapes]

Thank you so much and really hope it helped you out!

[@ratata89]

@@DanEscapes yes it did and I'm actually buying it before the year ends thanks!

[@marcandsebe]

I did have a look at your bike but went for a UK MiRider which doesn’t have any gears. I got 30mph before it need charging.

[@DanEscapes]

Do you mean 30 miles or 30 miles per hour speed? How you finding the MiRider?

[@marcandsebe]

@@DanEscapes sorry 30 mile range. The MiRider is pretty good. It’s probably a similar weight to your one, although MiRider have reduced the weight to around 16kg I believe.

[@DanEscapes]

@@marcandsebe that’s really good range!! Did you have it on the highest setting? That’s great they’ve lowered the weight, it does make the difference!

[@marcandsebe]

@@DanEscapes yes it was on full power assist. They have 5 levels. I know the frames are from China and used by other bike companies, but MiRider are continually improving their version. Customer service is excellent too.

[@AndrewDennyGrannyButtons]

Have you reviewed the Kwikfold ebike? I was knocked out, seeing one in action, and the way it folds and still rolls along like a normal bike. But I would love to hear a carefully measured, independent review.

[@DanEscapes]

I’ve just seen them now, looks pretty decent but not keen on the battery placement (might not be the batt haven’t looked at it properly). If I can get hold of one would love to make a video on it!

[@ida4587]

Can you compare this one with the Swagtron Eb7 Plus? No one has a comparison online. They are both $700 bikes, this one looks slicker though as the EB7 only comes in an ugly orange color but has a bit more reach.

[@DanEscapes]

If I can get hold of one will definitely do a review to compare it, the design looks pretty sleek but definitly the orange is a bit too much.

[@hasan_z]

@@DanEscapes it's actually called Onebot S6 (the base model made from China). Swagtron Eb7 is basically an American re-brand, just as in the UK it's called MiRider One. I actually like the design and orange color, sort of looks like a wild cat in full stride on the hunt

[@DanEscapes]

@@hasan_z Thanks for this, I'll send them a message to see if they can lend me one. The orange and black reminds me of a McClaren car

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Looking for an adult e-bike. Love 14" wheels. Lightweight & Foldable. Need at least 350 - 500 watt motor, with descent to good range. Currently looking at the Air-3 sold in New York for $850. Anything-else I should be looking at? Appreciate any Input . . .

[@DanEscapes]

That’s a good price for that bike, I haven’t really looked around much at the folding e-bike market much but saw the Mate Icon has a 500 watt motor, but has 20inch wheel so will run faster, plus has rear and front suspension, and I do love having that rear suspension on the D2s. It’s just the mate is a very high price, but has really good parts on it. I’ll have a look around and keep you updated also feel free to send through any you find.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@DanEscapes Thanks brother. Yeah the Air 3 looks good with the 350 watt motor. Appreciate the input & Stay Safe. oNe LovE from NYC

[@joseluisponstorres]

Hi!!! Congratulations, you can tell me the all info about the bathery?

[@joshspratt1745]

Watch out for the rear mudguard many people have problems where the wheel catches the mudguards and it’s dives right into the wheel which can damage it a lot I took my mudguard off

[@DanEscapes]

Yeah I’ve noticed already that they aren’t the best. Thanks for the warning. How you finding yours?

[@joshspratt1745]

@@DanEscapes the break wire becomes loose after a few hours mabye I’m not tightening it in properly apart from that it’s great

[@ch9635]

Can you unlock the speed on this D2s? Heard that it can only be done on the older version. D2

[@DanEscapes]

That’s not something I’ve looked at doing myself. In the UK it’s illegal to use the thumb throttle and has to be under a certain speed

[@michaelbmw1931]

Why do They have different on off computers?

[@JohnSmith-hm5pk]

They changed for a new version at some point. In this video i think it's the old version.

[@boredalchemist]

you put the D lock thru the handle part

[@DanEscapes]

I've got a tiny dlock that works perfect on my vintage road bike. I'd have to invest ina longer chain/d lock

[@ronnieclarke7811]

Hi Dan, is this able to be throttle only?

[@alexios350]

hello iam thinking to buy this .do you know can i deactivate pure electric mode;(use only pedal mode and moped mode),in my country is not allowed to drive e-bikes with pure electric mode without licence ,unless this is deactivate at 6km/h speed.

[@DanEscapes]

I made a recent video (year on review) of the Fiido D2S and I mention about deactivating it. I think if you follow the cable from the throttle to where it goes into frame you can unplug it there. Let me know if you need any more details.

[@deelee8922]

A bike needs to be really serviceable over form. How annoying will it be if you get a flat tire?

[@DanEscapes]

This never crossed my mind when I came to reviewing this. I've been very lucky with my roadbike and never getting a puncture.

[@blademanx]

get the anti puncture gel

[@broramonlayug9080]

Watching whole video here

[@DanEscapes]

Thank you Bro!!

[@MrFrankstanks]

hello i bought one of these a few months ago great little bike for the money id there any way of making go faster does anyone know.

[@DanEscapes]

I have no idea how to make it go faster. I know in other E bikes you can connect to the motor via a computer to unlimit them, but don't think the motor in this bike is as safisticated.

[@TechNewOld]

Fido 2DS? FiiDO 4DS is the latest. What about D11/21? ADOA20 and Z20

[@mikejohn2395]

Fiido D11 and D21 is not available to buy in UK. If you can not wait to ride an electric bike, Fiido D4S or D2S may be your choice.

[@YuriyKonahovskiy]

Do you still ride this big one? In what condition is it?

[@NotHeresrsly]

Do you know what the ETRTO wheel number (and happen to know the inner rim size)? I'm trying to see if airless tires could be added to this

[@ronnieclarke7811]

Scrap that Dan, I can’t think how many times I’ve watched this vid already and forgot about the part where you used the throttle only on the hill!🤦🏼‍♀️🤯😂

[@DanEscapes]

The throttle feature is good but if you want maximum power it’s best in the highest pedal assist setting for up hill!

[@raymondbernardo9048]

please do a comparison between xiaomi himo c20 and fiido D2S

[@DanEscapes]

If I can get a hold of one I will, slightly more expensive than the Fiido and a few kilograms heavier. The wheels look bigger though so might go abit faster.

[@jimmytai1915]

Useful information.

[@DanEscapes]

I hope it helped!

[@danielsmid7839]

How tall are you?

[@DanEscapes]

I’m 5ft 8

[@chinno321]

Green blinking light

[@DanEscapes]

Green blinking light??

[@jheiethutz]

duuuude. do you know how gearing works on bikes?

[@DanEscapes]

On this bike or bikes in general?

[@suryak7774]

Is this bike available in india....please let me know

[@DanEscapes]

I had a look on their site and couldn’t see India on their list. Might be worth dropping them a message and seeing if they have any distributors out in India. Sorry if this doesn’t help! Let me know how you get on!

[@jenniewilliams1668]

Thanks!!!

[@DanEscapes]

🙏🏼

[@suryak7774]

Fan from india....👌👏👏

[@DanEscapes]

Thank you Surya, really appreciate it 🙏🏻🙌🏼

[@ranavalona24]

No particular reflection on the Fiido, (I've ordered this model), but almost all these cheap Chinese bikes have a twist-and-go throttle up to 25 KPH. Why, I wonder, do no reviewers mention that this feature is illegal in the UK? It makes it into a motorcycle with all the attached expense of tax, insurance, full helmet, and eventually MOT.

[@hasan_z]

Ok. Good luck getting this registered and insured. Let us know how you get on! 😄

[@kevindarkstar]

Maybe because basically no one gives a toss, plod would almost certainly not be interested ect

[@blademanx]

@@kevindarkstar exactly

[@abdulabouali3301]

How long did it take for it to arrive? I ordered a d4 from the same website and wondering how long it would take

[@DanEscapes]

When we bought it was out of stock but took roughly three weeks, maybe slightly longer. We had to keep chasing them for updates!

[@Daniel-cz1pr]

Can this be charged while folded ?

[@DanEscapes]

I haven't tried but I assume not as when you unfold it some prongs are exposed that looks like it connects to the battery and the back section is where you plug in and the battery is in the front section.

[@jondoyle44]

Any answer on this yet please?

[@DanEscapes]

Hey Daniel and Jon, Sorry it took a while I have checked and can confirm it does charge whilst in it’s folded from. The port is on the battery side when it folds!

[@DanEscapes]

@@jondoyle44 Hey Jon, I replied but you weren’t tagged! short story it does charge when folded!

[@JohnSmith-hm5pk]

@@DanEscapes This is weird though :)

[@QLaczi74]

It was taken yesterday, taken away from me by the my Fiido bike, cops .also my bike fiido have a pull arm and more... Norwich UK

[@DanEscapes]

What happened? I’ve seen they are really cracking down on electric scooters. Is the fiido bikes on a list?

[@QLaczi74]

​@@DanEscapes Yes,it was taken away because pulling an arm on him may be the hilt ,vainly electric and drivable. They did not speak no problem for to two years. now that they have lost English football, they are looking for the faults ....It's my fault??

[@hasan_z]

😭

[@ClipFarmMania]

I might get one for Xmas lol

[@DanEscapes]

That would be amazing!

[@vpmrexy6805]

Me 2 lol

[@roop298]

After 5 months ownership do you have a long term review?

[@DanEscapes]

I will be making one learnt a few things over the time of riding it!

[@DanEscapes]

Apologies to my UK audience, I have been made aware that using the throttle only is illegal to use in the UK.

[@steverainford8925]

From January 1 2016, the only throttles legal within the UK’s EAPC legislation are those that assist the rider without pedalling up to a maximum speed of 6 km/h (3.7 mph) - i.e. starting assistance only. If the motor is more powerful than 250W, or if it assists you when you’re riding more than 15.5 mph, then it will need to be registered, insured and taxed as a motor vehicle. In this case, you will also need a driving licence, and you must wear a motorcycle helmet. Hope this helps!

[@grahamlongley8298]

Throttle only is illegal in the UK

[@DanEscapes]

Thanks for this Graham, I thought it had to go over a certain speed. I've added a warning in the decription and pinned a comment to the UK audience making them aware.

[@grahamlongley8298]

@Bernard Coleslaw No of course not, unless their neighbourhood watch does it for me. We will wait until someone has an accident (should not take long) then confiscate the bike, take their driving license off them for 3 years & dump a £500 fine in their laps. Normally does the trick when idiots want to drive "mopeds" ( because that is what class they come under) without a license tax & insurance

[@shaneoflaherty8392]

Loved your'e video man new subscriber from ireland

[@DanEscapes]

Thanks Shane!! Really appreciate it, have been to Ireland for a long time and would love to go back explore the west coast!

[@stfuplsok]

Shane o Flaherty *your

[@_j_o__]

Anyone know how long you get out of one of these before it goes dead

[@DanEscapes]

I haven't personally tested it till it died. I've done about 12 miles on the highest setting and I still had half the battery left.

[@Backwoodscountryman]

Great review, very helpful but that music, overpowering, not at all relevant to the subject and became so annoying I had to look for another review 🙄

[@seleneperez7322]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@broramonlayug9080]

I click all the button I hope u know what I mean.

[@DanEscapes]

Really appreciate it!!

[@seleneperez7322]

Awful and loud music!

[@DanEscapes]

Thank you for your feedback and will bare that in mind for future videos

[@redw0lf848]

the music is obnoxious

[@survivorchimp5554]

No ones gonna get through these locks? hahah, no such thing. can get through these in less than a minute

[@DanEscapes]

That locks in the video?

[@survivorchimp5554]

@@DanEscapes yes, skilled lockpicker can pick it in seconds. an unskilled person with the right tools could cut it in under a minute or ramset it in one second if they know where to hit. there is no such thing as an impenetrable lock, the salesperson will tell you otherwise to make the sale. reality is that some are just more time-consuming than others. I just wanted to correct that. but otherwise thanks for the video and keep it up.

[@survivorchimp5554]

@@DanEscapes Especially the chain. it's nothing special at all. amazon brand boltcutters will do. provided that they are rated for the correct cutting diameter. In London, we put up with bike theft all the time. my motorbike here in London has been stolen in seconds and I was wearing much heavier duty locks than those. with much harder access for tools and several other layers of security towards tampering.

[@survivorchimp5554]

@@DanEscapes youtube this, ( Kryptonite’s “New-U” New York Fahgettaboudit Bike Lock Picked ) By the looks of it you have either this one or its predecessor. bare in mind that he is showing and telling you what he is doing and not seriously picking it. If show and tell takes him 2 minutes then imagine the real deal.

[@DanEscapes]

@@survivorchimp5554 wow that was easy. I have an old model so probably easy for them to pick it. I do also use an abus chain lock, But I’m looking at getting a system that is easier to carry. The hip locks maybe but will have to check that guys channel out .

[@TechNewOld]

wrong gear in your road bike you know that , lol