EOVolt "Afternoon" 20in folding e-bike - First impressions

Our first impressions, and why we bought this after comparing it with alternatives like the eStarli, the Tern Vektron, and the MiRIDER.

[@ppunkerr]

I've had mine now for over two years, I have the model with the shock absorber, have cycled over 1800km mainly to work, and am overall quite satisfied with the bike, have raised the speed limit from 25km to 50km. The range of my bike is between 50-60 km, for one charge.

[@vincentjohnston8789]

Gr8 video review! I chose this bike over all the others including the £5k Gocycle - simply because this bike works. The battery pak is the most important thing in an e bike that needs to work and because the of this bike's design, with a 'plug in' when you go over a bump the connection remains stable, unlike other brands where batteries lose their connection at the contact points. Because I do a lot of hill riding in rural Perthshire, the only aspect I would modify would be to put more powerful brakes on the front as on steep hills I need to hit the brakes multiple times to stop in time at junctions. Another minor issue with the Eovolt is the paintwork. I already have chips of paint missing and can't understand why, as I've not dropped the bike or been careless, the paint seems to suffer every time I fold the bike up and put in the car - the bike is actually protected by the official bike bag so not sure how this is happening. I bought some touch up paint online and while 'Dessert Dust' is nowhere near the bike's 'Dessert Sand' color - as long as the frame is protected from moisture that's all that matters. Also I still haven't put the bike through it's first service yet - the thumb gear leaver has too much play so that's a minor adjustment I need to get sorted. Saying all that, out of all the e bikes and petrol motorcycles I've owned, the Eovolt is ultimately the best bike I've ever had as it will open up a whole new world of adventure for me. I can fit it and another fold up bike in my wee Mini and go camping and cycling so am looking forward to shooting some travelog Eovolt videos this year (British weather permitting of course :)

[@strawforest007]

This is very similar to the ADO Air 20 (which has a single speed carbon belt drive). Just as with the MiRider and Onebot and many others e-bike clones are everywhere. Looking closely at the specs and quality of the components before purchase is necessary but not easy in the myriad of information and wide number of unfamiliar brands churning out near identical products.

[@geertvanpeteghem]

Thank you for the review! We ordered our Afternoon Pro's early 2024, and are very much looking forward to receiving them in June. We were equally impressed by the build quality. 2024's will have a belt instead of a chain. Enjoy the ride!

[@pensans1]

Mr Posh normally gets his footman to fold & lift into his Tesla or camper.

[@mattbgbr]

Hi, saw your review and bought 2 after trying out others as you did. Noticed on ours that the label on the frame states “2022” …just wondering if yours says the same ?

[@risenshine2783]

Ah ha! Just what I need, I have an elderly Border terrier, can you tell me more about the back rack, basket and plastic tub you put your spaniel in?

[@grahamramsden2405]

Hi I’m looking at getting the afternoon . I’m in Yorkshire at the edge of the Peak District so have you been up any decent hills and how did it handle them. Thanks

[@techtitanuk5609]

Im going for the newer estrali one they look great. Eovolt are expensive

[@HannahSwainLvik]

Thank you for the thorough review! I noticed you had to fiddle with the battery connector under the bike - has that gotten easier or more difficult with time?

[@eovoltuk]

Thank you for your video Quentin, its very much appreciated.

[@JazzFunkSoulHouseYT]

Also been mulling over the various options. The Eovolt 2024 Pro models look like they will be amazing.

[@JonathanThackray72]

Hi Q. I bought an eStarli in 2019 (via the Cycle to work

[@keithdemeulenaere7782]

Very good review thanks, I bought one today!

[@simkamlet]

I was actually wondering if it would be possible to put two of them in a Tesla M3, I'm happy to hear that it's doable! Thanks a lot for this review.

[@berndhensinger6586]

Hallo from Germany .

[@johnsouthwales1078]

It is a good ebike, comfortable. Ok, the seat could have been more comfy, the handle bars are pretty straight that gives the option of lower nornal height or raised.

[@katkamoeler9222]

Hallo ich habe mir das Bike geleistet und bin sehr zufrieden,ich wohne im Lahn Dill-Kreis und dort es es sehr hügelig und ich komme ohne Probleme die Hügel hoch ..

[@brucevongphrachanh3780]

I have a 12.8 volt 50amh LifePo4 and its going to be connected to a 1500 inverter.

[@billybob8564]

Very estarli esk