Top Pick: Velotric Fold 1 - Best Budget Folding E-bike

[@scotthardesty]

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[@DeeBatch]

nice bike but come on Velotric ship a fast charger.

[@rymalia]

What can you tell us about the motor controller? What's the peak amp output of the controller?

[@heavyhitter8972]

@@rymalia I can tell you the peak amp output of the controller is 18 amps.

[@BlazinBlades]

Hi Scott Is that coupon good per bike or per shipment as I do want to order 2 bikes?

[@GusMahn]

You did a really good job reviewing the bike. Riding 25mph passing pedestrians and bicyclists is a sure way to get people complaining about e-bikes on the trail. A lot of pedestrians consider it rude if you don't ring, beep or "on your left" before you go by them.

[@scotthardesty]

In a big city like Chicago, we are all used to getting passed by bicycles at higher speeds. No one complains as this is a way of life here. If I would beep or "on your left" every time I passed someone, that is all you were hear on my videos. I appreciate the concern and I realize things are different in more rural areas. When not testing out a bike, I do ride slower, use a bell or horn and do say "on your left" often.

[@wendimiller6903]

Probably one of the best reviews I have seen on any e-bike! Our neighbor just bought a Velotric Discover...we seen it yesterday and ask him about it...we have been looking at folding e-bikes since we bought our Airstream in 2022...just haven't bought one yet...this might be the one!

[@scotthardesty]

Thank you! This is how I review all the ebikes!

[@tingletips]

Oh my gosh you are hilarious! My friend and I watched your review and we could feel the joy in your voice lol! Awesome review!!

[@scotthardesty]

hahaha Thank you!

[@LarrysViews]

I think Velotric has been doing a heck of a job at putting out quality & performance. This Fold 1 is a slick foldable. I'm waiting for the Nomad 2😁 Wife loves the Discover 2.

[@scotthardesty]

I am also waiting for the Nomad 2!

[@matchbox20girl]

We were sold on the Discovery 1 but after seeing this, I might reconsider . It would be nice to be able to load these in the back of the SUV instead of installing a receiver hitch. Great info to consider! Thanks for a thorough review!

[@scotthardesty]

I hope you figure it out!

[@muscleman125]

yeah im also having second thoughts, except on the nomad 1 plus. I have been sold on the nomad 1 plus for months but now that I'm ready to buy; I began considering transporting the bike once I have it. I don't live near any nice trails, but I would be able to get around my local town with the full size bike at the cost of not being able to easily transport it to ride in other places. I'd have to spend another several hundred dollars to install a proper hitch onto my tiny nissan sentra from 2005. I only paid 600 for the car itself, screw that. Meanwhile, I'd be able to fold this thing up and throw it in the trunk with ease, and bring it to the beach, camping, to rail trails, into the city, etc... Not to mention the challenge of safely storing an ebike. I could put this thing in my bedroom or kitchen. A full size bike I'd have to lug in and out of my basement door every single time I wanted to ride it. 2

[@Emtbtoday]

My friend got it and sold it was far to small for him at 6.2ft say it was sized to someone max 5.11 his legs were near clipping his elbows and bars when turning

[@scotthardesty]

Good info on that! Thank you.

[@DrCarlLadd]

Great review! First time viewer here. Not in the market for an e-bike but I sure do enjoy watching these.

[@scotthardesty]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikerotchburns1622]

other then the max speed, how would you compare the acceleration and hill climbing to the sinch 2?

[@scotthardesty]

I don't have my Sinch 2 anymore to compare the two. Here is what I did notice about the Fold compared to the Sinch. The braking feels great since the fold has hydrualic brakes. The fold also doesn't feel like a folding bike but the Sinch does. Now the Sinch feels like an extremely nice folding bike (love the tires on that thing) and I also think the Sinch is better looking but for the price and ride, I would have to go with the Fold.

[@markrubin2470]

Its great to have open roads and bikeways to test out a bike

[@scotthardesty]

It really is! I am very fortunate to have this great city to do my reviews.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I love my Packer 1 but this seems pretty awesome

[@scotthardesty]

I feel like this a foldable version of the Go1. It does ride awfully nice.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I got a great deal on my Packers so I may just try to sell them and pick these up

[@scotthardesty]

@@sociopathmercenary Maybe just sell 1 for now. I would be lost without at least one cargo bike.

[@bobbtopgun]

Hi Scott, another GREAT review. I noticed that you have a mirror attached at the left grip. Is that installed into the end of the handlebar tube? If so, was there a removable plug in the left hand rubber grip or did you need to drill out the end of the rubber grip in order to install the mirror? THANKS in advance for your help!

[@scotthardesty]

Yes, I believe I did have to drill it out. It is my Hafney Bar End Mirror. I use it on all my bikes. amzn.to/3mZxtLZ

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

I need an electric bike specifically *because* my city has a ton of hills in it, and a folding one because that's all that can fit in my house. Is the whole reason Im eyeing this one gonna be an issue for it?

[@scotthardesty]

You will be good to go with this one.

[@gennarorondinelli1480]

I ordered the Fold 1 in blue but unfortunately they have no idea when it will be available in that color. I was also considering the Rad Expand 5 + if I have to wait too long for the Fold.

[@scotthardesty]

I hope it comes quickly for you.

[@hlmmoore]

I hope you got your bike. I ordered my a week and a half ago and it is suppose to ship on Dec. the 8th. I ordered it on Nov. the 27th. I hope mine comes on. And I hope your not still waiting on your's.LOL

[@joevincentt09]

Did you experience any Loss of the motor function I got one and sometimes the motor won’t respond and I’ll start slowly decreasing speed. Have to turn the unit off to get the motor to respond again.

[@scotthardesty]

Oh no. I have had no such experience. I would get ahold of Velotric immediately on that.

[@Amir_AKA]

honestly, I'm a little put off by the size of the bike. I thought it would be smaller than lectric XP 3.0 at least like portola since its foldable

[@scotthardesty]

It's a little big bigger but I feel it's the perfect size.

[@Amir_AKA]

@@scotthardesty Got mine yesterday!

[@rickflair4428]

Are you saying it’s to big? Did you get this bike? Like it?

[@dga223]

Great review...

[@scotthardesty]

Thank you!

[@paulzettler5574]

Scott, Nice review! Seems like an excellent bike especially for that price. My only question was the folding pedals. Seems like a nice option when folded but my concern would be riding comfort.

[@scotthardesty]

Since this review, I have ridden this bike with tennis shoes on instead of my boots. The pedals are totally fine. It was more of a "me thing."

[@HenryCekan]

Any folding ebikes that are like this bike but can use a USB type C cable to charge??

[@scotthardesty]

None that I am aware of.

[@scott5429]

I was comparing this to the ride1up portala. Which one do you think is better? Is the Altus derailed on the portola a must?

[@scotthardesty]

I'm sorry Scott. I know nothing of the Ride1Up Portala. I can only comment on bikes that I have reviewed since I don't know how it rides or the features. Maybe someone will see your comment who has the Portala and respond.

[@Kayte...]

​@@scotthardestyI'm also considering the Portola so would love you to do a review. One neg for me on the Portola is inability to raise handlebars.

[@heavyhitter8972]

Hight quality video, very well done. I'm 6'2" and weigh 300lbs, do you think this bike would realistically hold my weight? The frame doesn't look big enough. I know is states a max load of 440lbs, but really?

[@scotthardesty]

I believe this bike would hold your weight no problem. They have their own factory and these frames have gone thru tons of testing. Now, frame size, that part I am not sure about. Maybe the Discover 1 would better suited for you. I did a review on that one as well and it is on sale. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmTYeaZobMqAo7ssi=KR2pBe3_gQS2B7HE

[@heavyhitter8972]

@@scotthardesty Thanks for the reply. The reason I was considering the Fold 1 is because I need a bike I can carry up a flight of stairs to my apartment. Otherwise I would go with a larger bike.

[@scotthardesty]

@@heavyhitter8972 you will be good with this one!

[@heavyhitter8972]

Would you personally choose the Velotric Fold 1 over the Lectric xp 3.0?

[@scotthardesty]

@@heavyhitter8972 I don't know anything about the Lectric XP 3.0 to answer your question. The only way I could honestly do that was if I had reviewed and tested it.

[@InterestingWorldLove]

18:16 "so I'm not walking" That's a deal breaker for me. Other bikes will get you home without walking. Thanks for that info. I'll keep looking

[@scotthardesty]

That should have been "I'm not pedaling without Power." Of course you can ride this bike without Pedal assist, I do it at the beginning of the road test. Good luck on your search.

[@matchbox20girl]

Thanks for clarifying that. I caught it as well & assumed that’s what you meant. Great review!

[@hc7073]

Cannot find one for $999. The one I’m seeing is $1199? Have you tested the aipas F3 adventuren for $895 and you can use a discount code and save $30 my first E bike reading everything I can find still a hard decision

[@scotthardesty]

It was $999 before the tarrifs hit. Aipas is sending me the F3 to review. I reviewed their A2 and I am a fan of it.

[@markellis7350]

Put it in your cart as they eventually sent me a $100 off promo code.

[@THUGGO773]

No battery level indicator?

[@scotthardesty]

It has one. It is on the top right of the display. I talk about it in Cockpit operations and show it to you. I also reference it during the review.

[@DM-fp8uw]

So other than top speed, how does it compare to the Sinch?

[@scotthardesty]

The hydraulic brakes are a noticeable improvement. Plus, it's 2/3rds the cost. As you mentioned it can also go 28mph.

[@scotthardesty]

Oh yeah, it also has a higher waterproof rating.

[@luckyhakkinen168]

Same with ride1up portola ?

[@scotthardesty]

I don't know. I have not reviewed the Ride1up.

[@NM-nh8tu]

Lectric XP 3.0 comes with free 2nd battery, I dont know, this looks very good too. Ill wait for a better deal, hopfully with a free 2nd battery like Lectric

[@scotthardesty]

I get it. Thanks for watching!

[@DM-fp8uw]

Free battery deal is over 😔. Now it's all accessory package.

[@NM-nh8tu]

@@DM-fp8uw didn't get the deal when I saw it. my thinking is they are clearing inventory especially batteries. gonna hold off on purchase. would like to see an affordable full suspension ebike from Lectric or Velotric in the hope not so distant future

[@U812b4]

It’s 1200 now. Went up a lot in a month

[@scotthardesty]

It's the tariff. A lot of ebike companies are raising their price by $200.

[@sociopathmercenary]

Have you noticed a significant range reduction during cold winter weather in Chicago? I'm in Ohio and planning an insulated battery cover with some heat for the occasional winter ride. I'm considering repurposing some electric socks ... But those hand/foot warmer packets might be fine too since I don't ride often in the winter.

[@scotthardesty]

Oddly enough, the difference is minimal. I have done various cold weather distance tests on various ebikes and the total distance wasn't fluctuated more than 5-6 miles. I do ride all year long and the coldest I believe I have ridden was 19 degrees. Anything lower than that and I am taking the car.

[@jeromewaites5364]

Hey Scott are you going to sell this bike

[@scotthardesty]

It's already gone. Sorry.

[@whydoesthismatter]

I wouldnt have bought my aventure 2 if this had existed in September.

[@scotthardesty]

It surprised me on how well it rides. I do love my A2 though.

[@whydoesthismatter]

@@scotthardesty I love the A2 but it simply has more capability than I needed.

[@sompasongs]

Currently 06/02/2024, on their website link, $1200 not $999

[@scotthardesty]

All the pricing on bikes have gone up due to the new China tariffs.

[@Xmeloooody]

When

[@scotthardesty]

@@Xmeloooody Started at the beginning of June 2024

[@MultiNemesis101]

@@scotthardesty If Donald gets in they'll be $1800 by the week after! lol..

[@jeromewaites5364]

This spark is not 995 it’s 1195 false advertisement

[@scotthardesty]

At the time of this video, that was the price. Prices do change. Nothing false in this review.

[@jeromewaites5364]

Well you need to tell them that

[@scotthardesty]

@@jeromewaites5364 you just did. They will read these comments.

[@Kayte...]

​@@jeromewaites5364 get over yourself.

[@jakeschwindt7393]

@@jeromewaites5364you are ridiculous

[@beau4526]

Bummer, right now it's $1,199...no thanks

[@scotthardesty]

everything has gone up $200 across the board when it comes to bikes due to the new tariffs.