Axon Rides Electric Bike for Adults, Lightweight Folding Bike, Single Speed, 250W Electric Motor, Lithium-Ion Battery, LCD Display Battery Indicator and Powerful Break

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Speaking of the seat, the seatpost is home to the battery, which is both a neat solution for aesthetics and handy for recharging – just unplug it at the bottom of the seat tube, take the whole seat post out and take it just about anywhere to plug in using the included charger. That said, because the lowered seat post acts as a stand when the bike is folded, removing it takes away that feature. In fact - a note for taller riders! The frame is small and if you have longer legs you will notice it. Despite having the seat as high as it would go, being 5ft10 I couldn’t extend my leg out as I would with a larger sized ride. The ride quality of the Pro Max is decent for a folding bike. The 1.75in-wide tyres certainly inspired confidence over potholes and helped to provide a comfortable ride on the roads. The handling is of course twitchy, but there’s not much you can do about that with a bike with no stem. The Axon Rides Pro Max is an electric folding bicycle designed for inner-city use and short journeys. The Pro Max is the most expensive bike Axon Rides makes, sitting above the Axon Rides Pro Lite that we've previously reviewed and various other Pro iterations. It is also one of the most lightweight folders I've ridden, weighing in at 15.5kg. I’ve personally taken it on the tube, held it whilst going down a steep descent on the escalators and used it as a last mile solution from the station to my house. It’s super convenient for local riding and multi-modal commutes!" Other Axon models

The electric motor sits in the hub of the rear wheel and gives you up to 250W of power, with three levels of assistance available – you can choose maximum assistance for hills or when moving away, and then dial down the assistance when cruising. Being able to switch between these modes is vital because the Pro is single-speed – there are no gears. This is great for ease of maintenance, with no need to make sure the gears are indexed, but does mean that, especially on hills, pulling away can be a challenge. The included thumb throttle on the right handlebar can give you a short blast of extra power to help. The three power modes are controlled via the computer on the right-hand side of the handlebars. This is clean and simple, and the little power button tab just underneath it allows you to dispense forward motion in little spurts as needed. Performance Another nifty feature Axon Rides has thought about is the accessibility to the wheels. In the event of a puncture, typically you take the bike wheel off to remove the tube (if it runs tubes), however, in the case of the Pro, you'll notice each wheel is accessible on one side. The front fork is on one side only, the same as the rear seatstay, providing access. The folding process is well thought-out, simple and fairly standard to folding bikes, with a release clip in the centre of the frame and on the steering tube.The Axon Pro features in our best folding electric bike guide and our best lightweight ebike guide. Author bio Small mudguards are fitted as standard to protect your clothes in wet weather (Image credit: Rob Clymo) The brand has also included mudguards, integrated lights and a horn that is accessible via the handlebar-mounted buttons. Interestingly, they advertise the Pro model with hydraulic brakes. My test bike came with mechanical but I was pleasantly surprised with how well they operated.

At first glance, and then the second, third and fourth, it’s difficult to ascertain what is different between the two models. The colours are the same, the accessories are the same, the only difference being the torque sensor (which is not outwardly visible) and the battery – which is still in the seat post and doesn’t look or feel any larger than the Pro Lite. Considering that the Axon Rides Pro has little 16-inch wheels – which aid in portability but can be detrimental to ride comfort – it’s remarkably comfortable to ride, and the cushioning from the Chao Yang tyres is enough to take the sting out of cobbles and uneven road surfaces. Secondly, you’ll find a larger capacity battery. The Pro Max comes with a 7 Ah battery compared to the Pro Lite’s 5.4 Ah. Axon Rides suggests the Pro Lite has a battery range of up to 25 miles while the Pro Max is increased to a maximum of 30. I’d say this is pretty accurate, as even on hilly terrain and using the maximum assist level for the majority of my rides, the halfway drain point was around 13 miles in on the Pro Max. So for flatter, easier rides, I can certainly see riders hitting the 30-mile range. The seat post is the same as the Pro Lite, in that it is not long enough for taller riders. I’m 5ft 5in and had it on the minimum insert line, so if you’re taller than me, it’s something to bear in mind.A note for taller riders – although Axon Rides claims that the Pro is suitable for riders up to 6’2, on my test ride I had the seat as high as it would go and it still felt a little low. For reference, I’m 6’0 but I have fairly short legs.