What are electric bikes like? | Fiido D4S review | Mark Ellis Reviews
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- I’ve been riding the Fiido D4S electric folding bike for a couple of weeks now. For a traditional bike guy, it has been a bit of a revelation. Find out what I make of the Fido D4S and electric bikes in general in my full review!
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Price and specs
01:43 - Design
02:36 - What’s it like to ride?
04:28 - Performance
08:01 - Who is it for?
09:30 - Wrap up
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I have a 12 mile round trip to my work. I use an ebike for that. It improved my fitness to a level I can use my regular bike for the same journey, the assistance is a bit like the front chain rings on the regular bike. It’s also as quick, sometimes quicker, than taking the bus and also saves on bus fares as a result. It’s also helped get me fit, lose weight and bring diabetes under better control and all without a change in diet! At weekends I have a volunteer job in Edinburgh, so train to Edinburgh and cycle to my volunteer job. Most of the route is bus lane and Edinburgh’s public transport professionals really look out for you, because in the city you easily keep up or pass them. The biggest thing, though, is the fun! Even in a heavy downpour, soaked to the skin, whizzing past traffic puts such a big smile on your face, while you pass all those miserable faces in their warm dry cars! Those “feel good” chemicals really do come out when active! One more thing, I have never said hello to so many strangers since cycling to work instead of the bus! It can be an incredibly social experience! The ebike helps open up cycling to those who haven’t done it for some time. You do want an ebike, you just have to work out which is the right type of ebike for you!
speaks very clearly
and very straight forward
thanks for the review mate
Thank you for your review. It was very helpful. I hope you make a blog after a few months of use so we can see its durability
Great review, Mark! Everything to the point! Very fair review, enjoyed watching! Merry Christmas!
Thanks, you too!
Great review Mark, my main issue is trying to find a bike that I can get in a Toyota Aygo boot which is tiny, but also what has me on the fence is the cost just 7 months on is now 660 GB pounds. I am also hearing a few little niggles about spokes and would love a bit of suspension. All these points now have me still on the hunt and undecided.
Great review Mark.
Thanks!
I have pedal-power bikes only at the moment. However, I fully see the case for electric assist, as an enabler. Just getting a job done/no sweat, or as you say, fun and nipping around. Or living in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium, and a car is not really an option, but ease of use is important. I can understand your enthusiasm for the Fiido D4s.
The favourite bike in my garage is a folding bike, a standard Brompton. I am a convert to folding bikes, I rode 5,000 miles on my Brommy in 2020, way beyond just nipping around! The electric Brompton is currently above my price point, although when I rode a demo eBrompton I enjoyed it and particularly the additional confidence it gave me in traffic, pulling away, and maintaining speed up inclines. Like you I am a car driver and cyclist, and there can be frustrations where the two have to mix. I certainly felt “happier” on the eBrompton when mixing it with the cars.
And finally… I don’t see eBikes as cheating. Horses for courses I say. Pick the right bike for what you want and never mind what others might think. I see older folk out on eBikes who quite possibly would not take to two wheels without the assistance, and I think that is great to see. They love to chat about the things they now do/places they go with e-power! That in itself is good for health🙂
Great review mark.
Thanks!
Great review - always find your stuff very watchable and informative.
I think you’ll find that for the UK only the pedal mode is ‘road legal’ - otherwise it’s classified as motorbike and needs a licence (plus also for any boost over 15mph). Appreciate much of your audience may be outside the UK!
Cheers to the! I did wonder about the speed limit thing actually… thanks for noting.
Got as much chance of being struck by lightning than getting pulled on this as long as your not riding like a total lunatic.
Nice one mate. And absolutely unrelated to this video- That Wharf Center tells me where your studio is. Shame that I am in India now. Would have definitely met you for a selfie. Keep these amazing videos coming. Cheers.
Appreciate that, Pavan - thank you!
I've never used an Ebike but they look so cool
They really are!
I have a Jaison EB7. Gets about 30-50 miles on a full charge depending on how Pedal and throttle it. I don’t have a car due to a 2nd DUI a couple years ago. But the Jaison gets the job done and gets from one side of town to the next in no time. Plus it’s an off road beast. Recently Purchased the Fiido D11 due to the light weight and the 60 mile total it can produce. I have 3 flights of stairs to climb up and down Morning and night. So with Jaison weighing 60 lbs and being a Big Beast of Metal. It gets Heavy as Fuuuu I tend to drop it a lot going down stairs lol. Anyways this is a great video. Now Subscribed. Lastly about the 2nd DUI and no car. I recently celebrated 25 months sober. Love the Ebike class and so fun to ride and can really faster than traffic at times. Have a blessed day brotha
Cheers!
A good review. Thanks.
I live in Manhattan and I see e-bikes all the time. They’re becoming the delivery standard.
I think they should be a little bit regulated, at least in Manhattan, as some of those are really fast and some riders use them on the sidewalks 🤷♂️😳
Yeah, it’s definitely not a sidewalk bike!
Hey, I have the same bike. I changed the tires to Schwalbe Big Ben Plus and the suspension is much better now.
Are the tyres suitable for heavy riders. 100kg? Thanks
@@driftathug Maximum load per tyre is 95 kg, so it's suitable for heavy riders.
I've had my D4S for about six months now and its one major flaw is the quality of the spokes. I've been through a lot, I'm not particularly heavy, I don't take it off road and my commute is about 14 miles there and back. Fiido will replace them, but with the same spokes. I've found a couple of companies in the UK that make custom spokes and one of them will be my next port of call when the time comes. I have found, though, that using the bike with the limiter engaged and no higher than pedal assist 2 I'm not breaking as many, so that could be the way to go if you don't need the full heft of the motor, which I don't, really. With better quality spokes I could see this bike leading the market.
Nice tips, Rod - thanks!
Nice tip, Rod. Which custom spokes did you go for may I ask?
Hi Mark, very good video ,keep it up .I've just bought my 1st foldable electric bike the whirlwind c4 & done my very 1st review. I've gave it a pretty good review but tbh it's at the lowest spec of all the bikes I looked at ( I know! Why did I buy it then lol) alot of thr others wernt in stock or I had to buy from abroad & ideally I wanted the fiido d4 or was thinking of the Ado 16 or 20, which leads me to the question where did you order yours from & how much?
If you could answer this I would be much appreciatve, thanks .
Mine was probably a £100 or more less but I wouldnt of minded spending the extra, I think I just wanted a foldable bike & impulse bought, dropping all the spec of bigger ah battery, shimmano gears, better motor ( & I woukd of liked a throttle) any advice grateful. 👍✌
Hey dude keep the good work. I want to ask you can you share with me any link i can get fiido d4s battarey.. on the fiido web its too much expensive thou.. any other options. Thanks
Great information. I’m looking at one of these but am concerned it maybe too small for me @200cm (6’6.5”) in height, is this the case? I travel to work by train and bus but really only have a 10 min bike ride to work at the other end.
Excellent video. I have a D4s (September 2019) and I love it.
I decided on Fiido because I wanted to avoid the car or public transport to go to work, but I didn't want to arrive sweaty. With the accelerator system, I can go without even pedaling (I make two trips of 5 km each (+- 3 miles). It already has 700 km (434.96 miles).
Problems: the rear wheel spokes!!! They broke easily. I had to replace them with stronger spokes.
Another problem, it was created by me. Because the spoke was broken, I stop cycling and took a long time to fix them. Many months. Because that I ruined the battery (doesn't charge to 100% and doesn't have the same strength), so i need to buy a new battery. Was my fault, and the bike worth it.
One final note: The version I have (first ones) has an odometer, and, according to reports I've read, it no longer has the odometer (which is useful, to know how far I've walked since the beginning).
What spokes did you get?, I'm thinking of getting the sapim e-strong spokes.
@@coaldust01 I liked being able to answer. I took the bike to a bike shop for repair. I know the rims are much thicker and silver in color. If I can find out the diameter, I'll let you know.
@@jpedrom33 thanks mate, The original spokes are holding up atm, I've replaced about 3 spokes so far, people recommend DT Swiss or sapim spokes, there are some websites that you can order them, so I'll probably just order some soon and rebuild the wheel, it's a shame because apart from the spoke issue the bike is great, just seems they are too weak to deal with the hub motor because they only break on the rear.
Gaaah this looks amazing! They have a model that’s just about 400ish £ seems too good to be true!!!
I own this bike and agree with you, it’s advertised as ‘lightweight’ on the fiido website, but it’s really heavy! Other than that, the brakes are not the best and rub a bit (even after adjustment) but for the price it’s not bad.
It's very heavy 😂
How they get away with it is, "Light weight" is subjective, like "afford housing"
Would it be good for food delivery? Im planning to buy one but skeptical
Would you recommend it for long commutes?
Thank you for the review, I would like to know if the brakes are positioned as British standard L/r R/f or continental L/f R/r , thanks.
British!
Mark, where did you buy from please? That price is very good for such a bike.
Is this good if I use for delivery?
Fast forward to our current state of things when petrol prices are sky high and going even higher I fear, I am thankful I have bought my Fiido I can cut out a huge portion of my expenses and just charge my bike at home and at work.
this can be a great alternative to our transportation we can lessen the cars on the road and ease up of traffic situation, one less car on the road and it has zero emissions. Hope we can get more people out of cars and try out these electric personal mobility devices
Hi,
I wanted to buy one of this but I m a short lady and worrying that it will be to high for me? I’m only 150 cm high and I bought an ado 20 f and end up give it to my husband as for me is to high!
Can you help me to measure from the middle bar to the floor for me to help me to decide?
Thanks
Can you buy new batteries for this if the breakdown
Brompton c line electric bike is £2,995 and weighs 17.4 kg and is only pedal assist maximum 15mph . The Fiido D4S is £600 approximately 18.5kg has a full electric mode and can be unlocked to go about 20mph . Not saying the Fiido is better as I haven't ridden a Brompton or Fiido but on specs the Fiido sounds good weighing in only 1.1 kg heavier but for that you get a higher speed and full electric. I'd like to know how good the Fiido D4S is am tempted to buy one
This is a great bike I want to get one as my car is currently unavailable and it might be for some time. I need to get to work (4+ miles away) and to other local places. I wish it had a roof for the rain 😂. I guess I'll just wear motorcycle clothing and helmet if that is legal. It costs under £600 which is amazing for a ebike. I think I'm sold. I really am. Fiido do have the T1 cargo bike coming soon which looks interesting too.
You should get one while they are still around, best ebike for the money out there.
So it has a throttle twist grip and is illegal on UK roads,a Moped?
Use the seats as the handle and let it roll if you need to fold it and bring it somewhere
That’s just a huge disaster waiting to happen I’m afraid, mate.
I deactivated the throttle on my d4s as it's technically not legal for use on UK roads as it goes above 3.7mph and my battery has given up the ghost after 2 years but other than that great bike.
I'm in upstate NY and have two of the more expensive ebikes out there (gazelles) and have no real use for a car at this point due to these bikes.
I can see how it would replace a car for a lot of people.
What is the usb under the screen for please answer
phone charging
£565???? Just where in the UK can I buy at this price?
So… do you fancy getting yourself an eBike? P.s. If you’re in the UK, I’d advise against unlocking the speed because I think that has license implications!
depends on the area. Police dont care about scooters in my area. I dont think theyll look at bikes as long as youre not riding crazy. Most dont know the law 🤣
it's not 569 in the uk as you have to pay an extra 8% so price is actually 614
Amazing how the price has gone from £565 to £660 in a year!
Its a 1000 now 😢
good
it's a pity you can't get an ebike that can do about 100 miles on one battrry charge...20 to 30 miles on one charge is fine for commutes and shopping trips but most folk can do that on ordinary bikes
Say what?! 749 pounds in the US? Did you fall off your bike Mark?! Merry Christmas.
Yeah… oops!
Hi
I can't change the speed becouse i have e003 not oo4
What can I do to increase the spead?
Thanks
I've had one for a year and can't fault it for the price, but using in unlocked is illegal as is the user of a throttle on British roads, but hey no one seems to care.
It can go up to 21mph with a 95kg rider i think
I've been in a constant email battle with this company's after sales, as the bike arrived damaged and was couldn't be ridden. I was offered $20 even though I explained the repair would cost with car hire $90. After more emails I was offered $50 it's been over a week and this has still not arrived. Offered another $10 for the 'lateness', this still doesn't cover the cost of repairing the damage the bike had when I recieved it. To make matters even worse I am a repeat customer bought this bike to replace one stolen. I'm putting this complaint to my credit card company as they even threatened that if I sent bike back I would be responsible for any damage on return. So they won't take responsibility if they send a damaged product but expect me to take responsibility if it's damaged on return. I couldn't make this up. BE AWARE!!!
This looks like Colchester
Miles off, I’m afraid!
In my opinion i would not buy a new ebike the parts become obsolete from new products and replacement batteries are very costly I've only used kits with very satisfactory results
Fiido d4s is top bike ...only change mehanic brake.. take hydraulic brake and you got very good e bike
They claim its 17kg...my scooter is 17 kg...its not that heavy.
Why would u pedal down hill 😕
Please be advised that the Fiido D4S does not conform to EU and UK pedelec law
Why?EBikes like this and others that have twist accelerator that may maintain speed without pedal assist are classified as mopeds-moto, which require driving licence and insurance. Police are fining heavily users of non compliant Pedelec ebikes. Be warned I w as fined by Police.
hmm, very sorry I did like your channel, but, this is only available via preorder. No chance I will send any money to a no brand name, unknown company on your say so. bye!
That’s a bit harsh, mate. But fair enough - appreciate your honesty and watching my stuff previously. Merry Christmas!
@@MarkEllisReviews yeah it was harsh, but, for whatever reason it got me wound up, not what I expected. Probably just me :(. wish you and yours a great christmas & a happy new year and lots of success in the furture with your channel.
Lol this guy! Order it through Bicycleland or a reputable bike seller in UK or go pay £1000 for the Halfords version with less features🤣🤣
your review is rubbish. That bykes can handle perfectly +25 km trip. It is ideal for people who have to use to public transport or in the trunk of their car. And it's not heavy, think it's an electric bike. It is ideal for people who have to use it on public transport or fold it in the trunk of their car. And it's not heavy, think of it as an electric bike. NOT comparable with your Brompton.
Ok, well thank you for watching and commenting, it genuinely helps this business and it is just yours truly running it in order to build a future for his 3 month old son. So, with that in mind, every little helps. Sorry you didn’t enjoy it. Have a good day 👍
Not a fan of Ebikes. I personally feel they are cheating and you should do it properly with real bikes. This one does look cool though.
it's not cheating, if you don't peddle on the more expensive ones that don't have a throttle then you don't get.
I used to think they were cheating - until I got my hands on this.