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

  • Emotet@slrpnk.net
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    4 months ago

    £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.

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    4 months ago

    Downfall? LOL

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

    Who the hell is “Flit”?

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    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.