How Good Is a Budget e-Bike? Fiido D4S Folding Bicycle - Urban TEST & REVIEW

[@stewartfeatherstone346]

That is excellent value for money, i was expecting a much bigger number. Great video Phil, excellent review sir

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

I too was surprised at the value for money Stewart 💯 and much appreciated 🙏. I think the larger ebikes for use in the mountains etc are a fair bit more - but this is excellent for commuting and errands

[@fredericktiu654]

Love this bike. Always a joy to ride. Actually owned one. Did some upgrades like changing the seats to a litepro saddle and others parts to make it lighter.

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

It is indeed excellent, isn’t it Frederick. I couldn’t believe the amazing value for money. Nice upgrades BTW !

[@nickbrownbill3413]

Love these gadgets to get people out of their cars and on their bikes to work! It's the future, and something I keep encouraging colleagues to look in to (to limited success...). Nice summary video Phill and Jayne, I was surprised how good value it is at the end there!

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Cheers Nick - and agreed 💯. We discovered the ebikes in Italy and France - incredible to explore together and this one amazing for the pottering around London 👌

[@larrytsang8149]

Love this style of e-bike, looks like great fun to ride!

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Hi Larry - yep, it’s super practical, and great to whiz around the city, I’m enjoying the loan of it very much 💯

[@tonystrange7224]

Love e-bikes, they really do have their place not only for non cyclists and commuting, but also for those cyclists getting to the point in life where a little assistance helps keep them riding well into their later years. Also at £550 this one is superb value for money. Thanks for sharing Phill. This could be the start of doing the odd review on your channel.

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Cheers Tony 🙏 - me too! As you know, Jayne and I discovered them in Italy and France - game changer for enabling us to explore together (Jayne’s been using a hired ebike in Tenerife to conquer Teide with me ). I was pleasantly surprised with the value for money on this one - and since filming have used it to potter around London for all kinds of errands 👌

[@n22pdf]

Great review Phil and a great bike for the price and commuting 👍👍

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Thanks ever so much Pete 🙏 - and agreed - excellent value for money 💯

[@9amStudio]

I love the sound of that Fiido😂

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

🤣 nice one 9amstudio !

[@faithwilson3150]

I love my fiido D4s, I’ve had it about 9 months now. I’m surprised you didn’t de-restrict it or peddle with the throttle fully pinned back for 100% assistance. I only use mine unrestricted and I get 37kmh without peddling and I’m 18st. Without peddling while unrestricted I still get 30mile of range. I did upgrade the brakes to cable pulled hydraulic callipers for £35 for the set. I also added a rear light and alarm combo for £20 off Amazon. So now it’s alarmed with a key fob.

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Very nice upgrades, Faith 👌- and for sure de-restricting will make it even better - 24km/h is a tad low at times. Like the alarm idea - makes it easy to use for shopping trips 💯👍

[@faithwilson3150]

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy the alarm and light combo is great (so loud makes people jump though) it really puts the mind at ease when doing a quick bit of shopping, as most bike locks are pretty rubbish and I needed to add a rear light anyway and it’s no bigger than an average bike light. Unlocking the speed is great for going up hills and over taking traffic. With my bike the higher top speed only works on throttle/full electric mode. It works out well for me this way though. The peddle assist still tops out around 25kmh but pull back on the throttle and get up to around 40kmh (peddling fairly briskly) to get around traffic or up a steep hill,…almost like a turbo mode. If you ever want to unlock the top speed MrTechcat’s D4s video explains it very well. It’s so quick and easy to do and it’s easy to reverse again if needed. All the best!

[@paquinho12]

@@faithwilson3150 Hi, I moved to London two months ago and I'm considering buying this model to start commuting. Can you please tell me where did you buy it and how much it cost? I was thinking about adding these accessories as well so probably if I end up buying it I will ask you for more information on that for sure. Aside from that, one of my concerns is the legal situation with this bike, as I know that it has a throttle on the handle. Did you have any problem with the police? Thank you in advance and sorry for all the questions.

[@deirdrereynolds4684]

I really enjoyed my D-4 as a starter ebike. Leveled up now. 🚴 🔌

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Thanks Deirdre 🙏 - I agree it’s an amazing starter bike, and I’ve also enjoyed using it to potter around London - super convenient 👌

[@PierreAlainMaire]

Nice little bike ! Brompton HAS an ebike option, with the motor in the front wheel and the battery hanging on the bars 😉 The main difference with the EMTB Jayne tried in the Alps, is the motor type. On the EBTM, motor in the frame and has the same rpm as your pedals. The power of the motor goes through the chain, using the gear ratio you select when you take off. In the Fiido, it's a wheel motor, rotating very slow when you start, very fast on high speeds if you dare. Imagine your car having only one speed, hard to start and lound on the highway, but good in between 😉 It still has benefits : cost and weight.

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Ahhh Pierre-Alain - thanks ever so much for the explanation and insight. That does explain why it weighs so much less - but you have to push the pedals a little harder at the start. Albeit you can use the twisty right hand throttle to start with 100% assistance if on a hill . Really did like this though for the commutes and city riding 👌

[@derx6666]

Love the video guys. Tbf Phil, she beat you up Swains fair and square :)

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

🤣 Marco - and as it happens Jayne didn’t unleash full power - so would have had me more comprehensively if she’d gone with 100% assist !! 💪

[@teggsy2165]

Is it even legal on UK roads with it's throttle type twist grip constant power?

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

I believe so !

[@benpar8120]

I'm VERY interested in buying one but would like to hire one for a few days to see if it's good for my lifestyle. Can I borrow that one? & Where can I buy one in London?

[@seeingsmite851]

Is there anyway of unlocking the bike so it can go beyond 25km/h?

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

I believe there are KZbin videos on this by Fiido, but I’m not sure how👍

[@brandonlanois1734]

Yes, you can unlock the speed limit.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmetfayaf7V_f6M

[@mickboekhoff]

Waiting for part2: will it go up El Teide?!

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Didn’t have room in the suitcase Mick 😁 - but I’m certain it would have the range for the full 35km +2100’segment on 50% assist 🤞

[@ubershredder1989]

How is it like pedalling this bike without using any electrical power? Is it possible to ride comfortably at all, or are the pedals mostly there to assist riding uphill or when low on battery? I had a fiido d1 which I loved, but pedalling was hard as hell (it was single speed). Thanks

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Cheers ubershredder 🙏 - this one has gears which makes it nice to pedal with assistance levels 1-2-3 and the turbo. It’s not as good as riding a non electric bike if the power is not engaged at all though

[@ubershredder1989]

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy aha thanks!

[@redman2771]

Bought mine yesterday and its going to be here by Thursday can't wait lol is there a way to change the kmh to mph instead

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Nice one Paul 💯 - I’m not sure, but likely there will be something on KZbin. Hope you enjoy the bike 👌

[@faithwilson3150]

No it seems to be kmh only.

[@kevstephen9393]

Great review Jayne & Phill, now for the pertinent question...I take it the Ferrari is up for sale now? ;-)

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Ha ha Kev 🤣🤣 - and much appreciated🙏. The 355 is staying with me! It’s in the garage waiting for some new interior parts to be fitted 😅

[@Deller-lq8pw]

I have a d4s and it only goes 25mp can u help me

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Hi Deller1985 - I’m afraid I don’t know how to increase the speed

[@robertradford6351]

Loads of vids on utube to increase top speed

[@faithwilson3150]

Hold in the brakes and fully pull back on the throttle then turn the bike on but keep holding everything in until Error 04 appears on the screen now let go and re-start the bike. Sometimes it can take a couple of tries before it works. After this you should get around 35-37kmh top speed without peddling.

[@voicesbeckley3633]

Can I ride on gravel paths without sliding around or getting a puncture?

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Hi Voices Beckley - yes it has hard wearing tyres, so should be ok 👍

[@Spud-sh3ut]

Yes

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Yes indeed, Spud ! 😁

[@AtakanCOBAN54]

Yes Phil 😄😄😄 with hello my sister Jane. Mashallah what a beautiful family. 👏👏👏

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Hello Atakan - always amazing to hear from you! Sister Jayne says hi! 👍

[@We-will-defeat-them]

Is the handlebar position comfortable?

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Yes - the bike is easy to adjust (handlebars included), and the riding position is comfortable 👍

[@shaun5761]

Yes yes yes yes

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

🤣🤣cheers Shaun

[@troutjunkie7330]

Phill. What is the meaning behind the concrete dumbbell statue by your home?

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Good question Trout Junkie - I think it’s related to the docks that used to be on the Thames waterfront where we are currently living - and barges being tethered to them.

[@yogeshmore3517]

You r a Funtastic reviewers

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Thanks ever so much 🙏🙏 too too kind !

[@glenn4641]

The Brompton electric will be either 16.6kg or 17.6kg depending on the model which isn't much difference from the Fiido D4S which is 18.5kg but the Brompton will be £3k plus where the Fiido is £599 (cheapest) the price is a bargain even if it's slightly heavier. Obviously I know the Brompton will give you a better warranty etc but compare the price for that

[@Thecyclingbusdriver]

Will it work in the peak district? 🤔 to many hills 😅

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

🤣 James - a test coming soon! I reckon you’d get 40km -50km riding the hills with 50% assistance at 15km/h - so maybe the Matlock 7 rather than the Matlock 10 💪

[@Thecyclingbusdriver]

@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy I need more than the 50% I'm afraid, need to test it on the Bamford Clough climb, that new road in Bamford, I gave it a shot but could only get half way up, apparently it's 37% 😬

[@richardannett5781]

That Ferrari 😍😍

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Cheers Richard 🙏 - my garage Queen for sure 👑

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Jayne is going to be taking the swains lane QOM in no time haha

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

🤣 Giorgio - I reckon she’d wait for a tailwind and get a lead out from Hamblett 😁

[@KOMHuntTV]

1:31 My Mum always said I was gifted 😂

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

And Jenny was right Scott - vertically gifted to the max 😁

[@JOSELUISGARCIA2827]

JOSE LUIS GARCIA hace 9 minutos Todas las bicis eléctricas al llevar motor trasero funcionan mal. Siempre hay que comprobar que la rueda delantera y trasera en vacío rueda suave y dura bastante el rodamiento. Si ves que se para a las dos vuelatas hay que desmontar la rueda y aflojar el eje siempre que no tenga holgura y también comprobar que las pastillas no rozan en vacío y sin apretar la maneta. Si rozan es que no está bien puesto el freno hidraúlico y hay que desaflojar los dos tornillos que tiene en la parte superior frenar fuerte y entonces apretarlos sin soltar la maneta asi nos aseguramos que están perfectamente acoplados. También se el truco de hacerla legal y que no lleve acelerador físico en el puño para que no nos denuncien. El truco es quitarlo del manillar y poner otro (el más pequeño que exista) dentro de la controladora o fuera pero en algún hueco (que lo hay) y rellenerlo de silicona caliente para que no se mueva ni le entre agua. El truco está en que llevas acelerador y el circuito envía señal a la controladora pero en posición cero sin accionarlo. Asi ya no tenemos acelerador físico y no puedes acelerar prácticamente al no llevarlo. Tu bici es legal al 100 por 100. Pues bien los SUPER INGENIEROS de Fiido no saben cómo anularlo y quitarlo del manillar dicen que si lo desenchufas a error y la bici no arranca. Pues bien en Aliexpress hay aceleradores miniatura que son pequeñisimos y son válidos para mi "invento" jajaja. Con lo fácil que hubiera sido programar la controladora para que la función acelerador se anule. Aviso que las multas son enormes y estás haciendo una acción contra la Seguridad Vial en España si te cogen y ven que llevas acelerador. Ya hay muchas bicis eléctricas que venden en España que no lo llevan al darse cuenta del fallo. Pero nosotros con nuestra magnífica Fiido nos arriesgamos a la sanción gorda. Lo de deslimitar la bici lo veo una tontería ya que te puedes dar un golpe o atopellar a alguien y te buscas la ruina. Además con mi invento no se puede deslimitar.

[@madhurangaliyanage6893]

Is this legal in the UK?

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Yes - fully legal here in the U.K. Madhuranga 👍

[@carlospdownie]

Customer services awful and making threats when I return this 'If you insist on returning the bike, please pack the bike in its original packaging to avoid damage in transit, we will inspect the bike for secondary damage upon receipt of the returned bike and we will issue you a refund if the bike is not damaged' I don't insist on returning this bike I only want fair recompense for the damage and the cost to fix it, it is unridable. I was 1st offered £16.90 now I'm being offered £45 a third of what it will cost to fix. Also implying they will not refund if the bike is damaged in transit is frankly disgraceful! There is no way I can re pack this bike the same way, I also have no control over what happens in transit or back at their factory. We all understand things go wrong but it's how they are dealt with that makes a difference. My advise pay for this bike by credit card as at least you'll have some recompense with them. Fido, your customer service needs to stop behaving like gangsters and manage their mistakes honourably and honestly. There is still time to redeem this but it's running out. To add insult to injury this is a replacement for one stolen, not a great way to treat repeat business.

[@byromtaylor6482]

the rattly bit at end put me off

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Hi Byrom - it’s a decent bike and good value for money. But like anything there are some small niggles 👍

[@AlexanderAPW]

Yes

[@BikeRacingWithoutMercy]

Yes indeed Alex 😁 !