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The Vanpowers UrbanFold is a folding fat-tire electric bike built around a 20 x 4 inch wheel set, a central frame hinge and a folding handlebar stem, so it stows in a car trunk or closet. A 500W rear hub motor (1000W peak, 55 N.m) with a 48V 10.4Ah battery pushes it to 22 MPH on pedal assist, with a throttle for starting off. Front suspension and a rear shock soften the ride, and a 7-speed drivetrain handles hills. Its range figure is modest next to larger-battery folders, and the 264 lb payload cap is lower than some rivals, but owners call it sturdy and easy to fold.
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Owners rate the UrbanFold highly, praising its comfort, folding convenience and power. The main complaint is a touchy throttle and pedal assist that make slow-speed control tricky.
The UrbanFold is a folding fat tire electric bike. It has a 500W rear hub motor that peaks at 1000W, with 55 N.m of torque. Power comes from a 48V 10.4Ah (499.2Wh) battery. Pedal assist has three levels and reaches up to 22 MPH, and a throttle is included.
The frame is foldable aluminum alloy with a central hinge and a locking lever that folds it in half. The handlebar stem folds down, and the seat post has a quick release. It has a front suspension fork, a rear shock, 20 x 4 inch fat tires and disc brakes front and rear.
The riding position is upright, with a wide dual spring saddle. A backlit LCD control panel sits on the handlebar, and a front light is built in.
