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Flit's Folding M2 E-Bike May Be the Downfall of Brompton: Does It Have What It Takes? (www.autoevolution.com)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/micromobility

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A team from the UK designed this folding e-bike with a similar folding mechanism to Brompton bikes, but is lighter and cheaper: range isn't so hot either

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

£2,000 ($2,500 at current exchange rates) for the Early Bird special. Once those are gone, prices are to be bumped up to £2,500 ($3,150).

weighs no more than 14 kg (32 lbs), battery included.

Together with the battery, the M2 can achieve a maximum range of up to 50 km

From their website:

We will keep the prices the same as the FLIT-16 accessories: Mudguards – £59.95 Kickstand – £14.95 Spare charger – £49.95 Spare battery – £249.95.

Battery type: FLIT proprietary, lithium-ion 230 Wh, 36 V, 6.4 Ah, LG cells (CE)

So a startup with yet another proprietary electrical system and battery design. That ain't it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

For that price, I'd just get a Vektron.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Downfall? LOL

Brompton has a multi-decade reputation with a legendary reputation, even with non-cyclists.

Who the hell is "Flit"?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

If Tern didn't take down Brompton, I think they'll be ok lol

[–] Nacktmull 4 points 4 months ago

Downfall of Brompton? Pride goes before a fall, lol! Brompton is a serious company and established as fuck for a long time now. No fucking hipster startup is going to change that overnight.