Two foldable e-bikes appear on the Xiaomi Youpin crowdfunding platform Himo Z16 and Himo Z20.
The number in the model name indicates the wheel size - 16 "for the Z16 and 20" for the Z20.
HIMO Z16 costs ¥ 2,499 (~ $ 350 or 26,000 rubles). It weighs 22.5 kg, is equipped with a 250 W motor, withstands a rider up to 100 kg, develops a speed of up to 25 km / h and is able to travel on a single charge up to 55 km from the engine and up to 80 km in assist mode. The bike has two disc brakes and one gear.
Removable battery 360Wh (36V 10Ah) is inserted into the frame when the bike is unfolded.
The steering wheel is equipped with a waterproof LCD screen.
When folded, it fits into a car trunk.
HIMO Z20 costs ¥ 3299 (~ $ 465 or 34 800 rubles) and is equipped with the same 250 W motor and 360Wh battery (36V 10Ah). The bike weighs 21.6 kg, has a speed of up to 25 km / h, and can travel up to 50 km on a single charge on an electric motor and up to 80 km in assistance mode. The rider's weight is also up to 100 kg.
There are also disc brakes and five gears.
Screen and control buttons.
A hand pump is built into the seat post.
Dimensions of the bike when folded.
The main feature of the Z series bicycles is the folding ability. If you don't need it, last year's model looks much more interesting. HIMO C20 for ¥ 2949 (~ $ 410 31,000 rubles).
And there is also HIMO C26 with wheels 26 "for ¥ 3949 (~ $ 555 41,600 rubles).
Alas, such prices are only in China. For the new folding bicycles of the "Z" series, they are only accepting pre-orders, and bicycles of the "C" series can be bought: on Aliexpress HIMO C20 costs $ 639, in Moscow online stores from 45,000 rubles. HIMO C26 on Ali costs $ 902, in Moscow from 62,000 rubles.
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