This is my FAVOURITE folding electric bike to date | Volt Lite

[@joechamma]

I love seeing more British made folding bikes. I've got a brompton and seeing the various other brands shows how important the folding bike generation is. 😍😍😍

[@TheSamyar]

I"m so happy to see more and more turn signals on ebikes as well as belt drives! Those features are really a sign of the best kinds of ebikes!

[@Paul-yh8km]

I have a 6 year old Volt Metro. Design isn't a Volt strong point, that's a new design and the frame looks similar to old Volt foldables. Plus that style of frame is used by other manufacturers. For £3000 I would expect something more stylish, they could have put more effort into the frame design.

[@johnnymac8680]

I really enjoyed this video, Eilish. There is a Volt Bike dealer about 25 miles from my home. I will give them a call soon. Thank you!

[@jamesbrady2461]

Thanks for the review Elvis . I have a nephew That has a daughter Living in london. When He goes there I might Go with him. That's the Type of traveling bike I Want to look into. Oops I got your name wrong !! Thanks Eilis

[@orthicon9]

That double kickstand looks like a great idea. My RadExpand 5 folding bike has just the single kickstand, and the process of folding and unfolding it gets awkward, unless you have three hands.

[@megapangolin1093]

Sparkling video, Eilis, you worked hard at getting the message across on safety in the dark, to your credit. That helmet is brilliant, although the strap is a bit wayward, flapping around, perhaps they could do something with the fixings for £125 a pop? Bike is brilliant, fantastic stand arrangement and that seat looks like a mini throne for a cyclist. But the price is squawkingly... well, it is. But can totally get why you like it and recommend it in the folding category. Another visual splendour to see you in action. Evening brightened, thank you.

[@Joseph-c4c]

great looking bike and even better that it is British made. Well done Volt

[@Scott-1000]

Hey Eilis what is the dark green bike on your wall at the start of??

[@NWforager]

had a similar setup folding mid drive . So much torque to that little 20 inch Wheel ! mine has a little battery under the saddle . 52volts believe it or not . the nexus shifter is a nice touch . i Love that Ebike helmet

[@ebikeadventuresuk]

Love the review, thank you

[@Grid56]

I love my "old fashioned " Dahon Cadenza 26 incher with its hidden folding mechanism, it doesn't look like a folder. I just wish there was an e version with mid drive. Im not sure of smaller wheels, or the more obvious clip type folding mechanism.

[@KavanOBrien]

Definitely getting there with this bike, seems a little small for taller riders but motor in the middle = excellent , fold = excellent, belt drive = excellent, gears = more needed , for taller riders = room for improvement just a little elongated version would be better , the helmet never seen before = excellent , your review = excellent plus , so then overall as said earlier definitely getting there .

[@dannydanny9875]

8:56 That Bus is going to be TOOTING 😛

[@barriepountney3598]

It looks a very nice bike I like how the motor is mounted ,just not a fan of carbon belt drives but I think it is a winner if you are in the market for that type of bike ,and i like that helmet 😊

[@Liljools1]

Thanks for this! I notice you were in Crystal Palace, would love you to hit one of the steeper roads...my road is a 12% gradient. Currently have a Wisper and having a throttle option definitely is a must in the Palace!

[@paulnewman2000]

This looks great; having taken a Volt SE Metro on a number of long train journeys with up to 7 train changes each trip (including changing stations in London, Paris, Geneva* and Milan), just the simplicity of the fold means I would have spent the extra and got the Volt Lite instead, if it had been available 4 years ago. *Kind of - as you are arriving on an international train, you have to go out of the station through customs, and come back in again onto a different platform. Still worth unfolding the bike and wheeling it.

[@AllanDownunder]

I like those Big Apple tyres too.

[@aye3678]

The bike is cool, for sure. But how cool is that helmet!? I want one!

[@Hfil66]

What would be nice to have is not just how many gears but stats on max and min gear ratios to know what the spread of the gears are.

[@tomreingold4024]

The Shimano Nexus 3-speed's high gear is 186% as high as the bottom gear. Does that help? You would need to know the chainring and rear cog numbers of teeth for the full picture.

[@Hfil66]

@@tomreingold4024 the ratio (186%) is the only number that can be reasonably used. Even knowing the chainrings and cog numbers will not tell you the complete story because you also need to take into account wheel size and other factors, but at least the 186% gives you an idea of the limits between how fast you can ride downhill to how difficult it is to pedal uphill. Thank you.

[@thenet0120002]

So many women seem to like the bikes that go 10-15 miles per hour . Basically the assist type. It is amazing to see how much distance and speed you get . The hill climbing is a great test because so many with larger batteries and larger Wattage motors cannot take hills over 20 " . I am amazed by how much they are squeezing out of these bikes. I never was that interested in mid-motor bikes because they are mainly pedal bikes the mix of throttle and pedal is never part of those bikes. After you do long range pedaling it takes a toll on your body. Why getting relief with the throttle helps. ADO is really thinking with their designs. The weight of these bikes is amazing as are the size of the tires much easier to load on a bus or transit.

[@carolinepaige217]

I like the looks of the ADO bikes, especially the folding carbon air… problem is after service… where do you go and longevity with Chinese parts

[@paulwilson3759]

Brilliant review, but im struggling to see why that is about twice the price of the Pedibal, which I think is likely an all around better bike (suspension, saddle, twist throttle etc) keep them reviews coming guys. Love the channel

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good review

[@malcolmsutton6740]

Love your reviews, do you do any for the heavier people among us?

[@kmo_1612]

The max load weight is the killer for me; 100kg! I thought the Brompton's were low at 110kg, but this is a new low.

[@andrew-w4h]

seems like a good bike, belt drive and a torquey mid drive but needs more gears especially for the price

[@markd988]

could you please review the cube 500 hybrid fold 😁👍

[@beanoyip06]

Wished they have more of these options down under as well.

[@PaulWalkerImages]

No suspension or option to have suspension??

[@ssenssel]

I have attached a bike light to my helmet and never looked back.. unless is to check if it's still on. =)

[@tylerhamilton-nz8qs]

Join the club. I have been doing the same thing for years!

[@DjKayD]

How does it compair to ADO Air Carbon, which you took in the Buzz ? This is heavier, and not as nice looking. It does't have suspension or any new features. Please explain why you think its the best ? Or is it just paid advertisement ? I might get one if they bring out some more colours.

[@carolinepaige217]

I agree, I like the ado carbon air. Just the after sales….not so sure of

[@carolinepaige217]

Have my test ride on Monday...... Looking between this, a P line and the gocycle g4iX. Confused about how to buy the recommended helmet on your site.... because it says cost as £79.99 and yet when you click and get taken to the page it states price to being £127. Did want to buy from you to support you but couldn't work out how to put it into basket to purchase..... sad!

[@jonevansauthor]

No, if your bike lights fail, you don't rely on other lights. You pull over and walk it because if you need the lights you are breaking the law by not having them on.

[@kiampp]

Looks pretty similar to the Ado air 20. It does have some nice improvement, but I am not sure those are worth the double price. Still looking for an upgrade that is lighter in weight. Unfortunately the ado carbon has some design choices/flaws that are not good.

[@joepineapples7774]

Yeah, this (Volt) bike with a carbon frame might make the ££££ worth it.

[@lewis2360]

Steep hills - take a ride around Plymouth, Devon with gradients of 20% plus around every corner. That would a true test. Go on make it real for folk not London centric.

[@mstreich]

The other issue with mid-drive motors is that they can’t (?) support throttles, which I find handy when pulling away from lights. Or when I’m exhausted and need to get up a hill. 7:04

[@dogbreath6974]

@mstreich Mid drive motors can support throttles, I know because I have one on my bike, although I don't use it much because I like to pedal for exercise.

[@Bimmerboyfloyd]

Wrong

[@herlescraft]

are throttles legal in the UK? they aren't in italy

[@mstreich]

@@herlescraft True. I'm in the US, and UK rules may be more restrictive.

[@mstreich]

@@dogbreath6974 Which bike?

[@dylanclements2485]

I think the Ado Air pro is better value!

[@Shelbourneworld]

It’s so like my Estarli 20.8 but £1000 more! How much better is the power cable set up at the top of the battery seat post than at the bottom? It looks a bit untidy. More easily accessible to connect?

[@NWforager]

mid drive is a game changer for hilly areas

[@970357ers]

100kg weight limit and 95th percentile UK male weight is 98kg. Who are they designing this for?

[@tomreingold4024]

You left out another advantage to a mid-drive motor. Removing a wheel is easier, if you need to fix a puncture or for any other reason. There is no complication with wiring, and you don't have to handle a heavy wheel.

[@jimmyfang9339]

Great Video As Usual My, Love.. but honestly I personally don't think that any folding bike is ideal for long range ..they are only good for commuting in the city, i.e from Tube Station to your work place. The Wheels are not big enough for longe range. Well its just my opinion. Your skin is getting better

[@eBoard3R]

*Yewwhh!* 🤙🏽⚡️🤟🏽⚡️👌🏽

[@longzero]

Did I hear “What's up lucky heads” at the start ? 😆

[@falconreconeight]

The motor being in the crank does lose power because the actual part putting power to the ground is the wheels.

[@dogbreath6974]

@falconreconeight Incorrect. A mid drive has the advantage of using the gears to increase or decrease the speed, a hub drive just drives the wheel, so whatever gear your in the bike does not go faster or slower, unlike a mid drive that uses the chain or belt to gain speed which helps the motor.

[@falconreconeight]

@@dogbreath6974 ya but the closer the power source is to the wheel the less power is lost on transition.

[@NWforager]

getting a bbs02 bafang mid drive is a good move . and cheap

[@paul_london]

Seriously? You said the same about ADO carbon. Will there ever be an honest opinion and comparison on this channel?

[@falconreconeight]

Those welds are messy. electric bike manufacturers need to hire some analog bike makers for better quality.

[@benastwood]

About to post the same thing. Nearly £3K for welding of that low quality? No way

[@falconreconeight]

@ I know there is added cost with the battery and the motor but that cost is put into bikes with very low build quality. You would think a bike like the Gocycle would be much more since they put a lot into the build and drive train.

[@austinsideburns]

Plastic pedals and no suspension at that price point?

[@TheTexasDuke]

Needs 😅to be 72v 44ah uk needs to end those goofy rules

[@badabing8884]

Only a 2 year warranty on volt e-bikes is a big let down compared to the rest of the market.

[@concinnus]

I'm sorry, but 18kg is far from "Lite", especially for 3 kiloquid. Brompton's Electric P Line Urban is like 2kg lighter.

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Ludicrous pricing, functionally ho hum.

[@patrickstarnes2355]

A lot of money for a bicycle. When did people stop saying very excited? And why?

[@lacdirk]

"This is my FAVOURITE folding electric bike to date" ... why would you date a bike?

[@marcclish]

You can't be serious ? this thing looks horrific. I get that it ticks all the boxes in terms of functionality but for the price I would expect a better looking bike?

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

It is a bike, at the end of the day.

[@happydeathfish2166]

Its pretty bad, it should be around 2000 pounds / euros . I think flebi , hygge , emq make better folding bikes. at this price range you might aswell get the brompton ebike. Its overpriced , 18kg is not special for folding ebikes.

[@paulnewman2000]

@@happydeathfish2166 The Brompton has a front hub motor. In my view that's inherently dangerous, as the motor vibration can cause the forks to fatigue and fail unexpectedly. A failure in front forks will cause a much more catastrophic accident than a failure in rear forks, which also have 2 points of attachment so are less likely to fail anyway. If a mid drive motor mount fails, you avoid accidents altogether.

[@dennistaylor5924]

the look is fine but the price is way too much.

[@timjones4180]

The performance difference is dramatic between this and standard wheel motors for the 250w limit.Wheel motor 40-45 newton meters Vs this at 75nm.Also this can be insured.

[@tylerhamilton-nz8qs]

Getting on for 3' grand for a 20'' wheel e bike LMAO!

[@sudiptodas0001]

Clicked off the moment I heard the price 🤣🤣

[@lizvickers7156]

If your 5ft nothing maybe ok but these bikes along with bromptons are really compact and not made for someone who is 5ft 10 and over. You would be all cramped up riding this. Way overpriced for what you get. I get 100 miles on my bike with a 24amp battery folding fat tyred e bike 205 rotar on the front 180 on the back. 80 nm torque. Indicators and a motorbike headlight on the front. All 250 watt road legal.

[@weekenddistractions]

mid drive FTW

[@MarkCatley-c3b]

No not good. Nearly 3k for a bike when Engwe do similar for less than £900. Volt are arrogant if they think this is good value. I know business. They won’t survive unless they become realistic

[@malcolmsutton6740]

Not good for me at 106kgs

[@jimmys6566]

7:15. Utterly wrong. Mid drive transfers the drive to the rear wheel. It pushes you. It is rear wheel drive

[@jimmys6566]

£2800.... Fiido d11 is £730

[@krshoreham7634]

Stopped watching at the price mention….even with the discount 👀

[@SeanSmith66]

Straight copy of the Tern Vektron.

[@dansyed19]

That is hella expensive

[@thetds101]

You made one serious mistake when riding this bike, and that's SHIFTING while pedaling. NEVER shift a Shimano OR Sturmey-Archer internally geared hub while pedaling the bike. It destroys the gears, and kills the hub. All you need to do is stop pedaling and SHIFT. You don't need to stop the bike.

[@Frederik.Skytte.]

first

[@simonsaysrewind]

Overpriced and not great looking.

[@davidkallstrom4349]

To small bike

[@jarq007]

20" tyres should be banned

[@richardsracingmad]

Nope