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

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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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[-] Emotet@slrpnk.net 8 points 2 days 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.

[-] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 1 points 2 days ago

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

[-] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 days ago

Downfall? LOL

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

Who the hell is "Flit"?

[-] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

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

[-] Nacktmull@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days 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.

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