The Best Electric Folding "Fat Bike" for less than $1000: Fiido M1?
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Fiido M1 is a well designed foldable electrik bike. Having "fat tires" it offers comfotrable riding, which is further supported by the front and rear shock absorbers.
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I've got this ebike there's absolutely nothing wrong with breaks gear's r perfect all I've done in 6 mths is add mods speed can b increased & mine work's 💯👍 only thing is battery doesn't last long on throttle & it's a very heavy ebike. Overall i luv it 💯👍..
I've just purchased m 1 pro ebike & i love it. It's fast handle's itself well no drama's yet....
It's a lovely bike. Still ride it from time to time. ENjoy!
Quick acceleration, good built quality & fully featured e-bike that delivers for the price!
Yeah, still good even now in 2023. There are variations with a torque sensor already.
Awesome review man thanks
Thanks for watching!
Could you do a video on how to remove rear wheel of fiido M1.. especially in the motor hub connection part.. I like to upgrade my disc brake.. Thanks a lot.
Haven't done this yet... Better get it done by professionals - I don't think my skills are as good as doing that.
Probably not too bad for the price. Disappointment is related to the expectation.
Another good one, well done!
Very well said! Although I've had rather high expectations, it didn't disappoint at all 😇
Awesome this video really convinced me of buying a e-folding bike. Probally the Fiido M1 or Samebike Lo26.
I love your reviews! It was very honest to talk about your upgrades! Do you have links on the upgrades u did?
GLad you enjoyed it! I also thought of testing the Samebike LO26.
As for the addons - added to the description 😇
Oh and don't forget checking out the ENGWE electric bike EP-2
I'm really don't know which one to buy :p
Great review 👍 hope you feature other fiido bikes
I hope so too! Thing is that almost everything is out of stock and they have huge backlog.
Just got mine (pro), on the road it's an absolute slug I can cruise along around 20-22kmh with leg power, the level 3 assistance only helps to 21kmh so no use on flats but it completely flattens hills which is awesome! I tested it on level 3 exclusively for range and managed 80-85km with a bodyweight of 84kg so not too bad! The throttle only mode is brilliant!!
Edit: on the pro the assistance levels are Level 1 17kmh, Level 2 19kmh and Level 3 21kmh
Moped mode is 40kmh and has cruise control if u hold the throttle for 8 seconds 👍
Awesome summary! I was really curious about the "pro". Enjoy riding it.
If you unlock your bike you can go to 50km/h search on yt how to do it?
@@faysal0332 already did pal, it usually cruises around 35-45kmh for me and the range is maybe 30km.....not really worth it for me so I use full throttle sparingly
Nice review😊
Glad you liked it
Loved the video and the bike Michael, a very comprehensive review! Do you think the upgrades you suggested are necessary when using the bike for commuting and city riding only? I am a bit worried about the brakes after watching this!
Also, can you use 3rd party batteries for this bike or does it only work with Fiido ones?
I think the brakes are fine for city riding. Just noisy and that noise was rather unpleasant.
As for the battery - I believe it is possible to use third party batteries. Don't think Fiido have limited anything on firmware level.
Tech4All could i buy a lager battery with a better W or Ah? Or do i have to stick with 450w and 12.5ah? Thank you!
No upgrade needed.
I think if you look at what customers are saying about the Mate X you will find very few customers are happy either with the bikes quality or the firms customer service. I had one on order but their was no sign of delivery and they changed the specification so much I demanded my money back which I managed to get after a lengthy delay. I ended up with a Biwbik Allroad Traveller which is very similar but without the the rear sprung suspension. It is a Spanish company that sells this bike for around 850 Euros. I was a little concerned when the motor failed but they arranged collection of the wheel at their expense and I have had no problem since. This bike you are using looks good but not many now are saying that about the Mate X.
Hey Raymond, thanks a lot for sharing all that. Yeah, I also notice a lot of people being not too happy with the Mate X.
The Allroad traveller looks great! A friend of mine looks for a similar bike and may like it. The rear suspension is not that good anyways...
Itis funny to see how many brands have the bike. I was actually trying to number them, but after dozens, I gave up....
Anyway, it is a great bike, fun to ride indeed.
Great review.
Cheers
We can try making a list of them all! 😇
@@TechMishka good idea :)
Really appreciate your comprehensive review! How was the riding experience when the motor is off? is the heavier weight of the bike noticeable?
and could it be possible to upgrade the bike to a rigid fork?
Very good question! I actually bought it mostly because it is foldable; And I mostly ride it without the motor ON; Yes, you can feel it is heavier, especially if you switch from another bike. But in time you get used to. Major challenge is when you go uphills - feels like the front ring is too big that makes the gears not uphill-friendly.
Overall - I really enjoy riding the bike. Together with Huawei Watch GT2 - my favorite purchases this year 😇
Oh, and yeah - there are options for better fork. There was a nice wiki page with possible upgrades for Mate X - most are compatible with the Fiido M1
Thanks so much for the insights! Looking to get a unit myself and use it as a regular bike(most of the time)
I was worried about the weight affecting the climbing performance. Maybe i'll try to replace the crankset and chainring. Hopefully the bottom bracket can be replaced with hollowtech
Hi brilliant video very informative. Mine is in the post downloaded the very short vague manual which pointed to a usb slot somewhere around below the horn do you know what’s that for? Also wanted to know if you can undo the speed hack back to 15.5mph in similar way? Finally do you think there’s room to install a back pannier for carrying stuff? Ta
Hey Mo, good questions.
I have no idea about the USB - most controllers have such a port - likely for software flashing.
I believe the hack is reversible, didn't try on mine though.
As for enough space... if this is the idea - you may check some other models with similar design and pannier preinstalled.
It always pains me to watch people lift heavy items out of a box because they opened it at the top. Cut the bottom of the box off and simply lift the top bulk of the box.
Been already implemented with newer videos. Totally agreed 👍
Thanks for the comprehensive review buddy. Do you engage the Shimano MT200 brakes only when there is no assistance from the motor?
I do. That's the annoying part - enabling the sensors is not too easy with other brakes, but with some patience you can figure out a solution.
@@TechMishka what solution?
I'm thinking of this as a off road version of my d3s which is great but no suspension.
Brakes o d3s are strong enough but very squeaky.
Suspension is not so important when you have such fat tires. You've narrowed down pretty good options.
@@TechMishka I've never had a fat tyre push bike, but I can defo see the advantages on rough ground.
My days of skinny racing wheels are pretty much finished with my back so ebike with fat tyres and suspension would be a luxury and keep me cycling for a few more years yet.
Really excited about the while ebike scene apart from the price of some of the bikes I really want lol.
Hi, great review.
Did you work out how the 3 modes work?
I just got mine and I’m struggling with it as well it seems to assist regardless, as you said.
Yeah - found out. The first one supports until 11-12 km/h, the second one - until 15-16, and then - the third assists until 20-something.
Cant we go by fully Manuel ?
Hi, can you pls 🙏 help me with the original box’s dimension when you first got the bike? Thank you!
Will have to measure that... But as far as I remember they are listed on Geekbuying's website.
are there holes provided to install a luggage rack that installs directly on the fork thank you for your answer
Hi Charles, there are no holes provided for that.
Hows the seat for long distance? Any idea what rear rack to buy for it? Just ordered the bike thanks for the video! Will use your links for the addons!
You can check some forums for recommendations about rear rack.
The seat is fine even for longer distances.
Is it possible to just switch the side of the rear brake with the brake pads that come with the bike? Or do you need to install a separate set of brakes?
Yeah, you can change their position.
thanks for not sparing all the places the manufacturer cut some corners, great review
I think it's about time to finally ride bikes together!
@@TechMishka agree😉
Can you please tell me the seat post measurements ? I need to find a mudguard.
Not sure about them. YOu may check with Fiido's support team; Or if you prefer me to measure that - please send me a reminder email on contact@tech4all.net
Have you ever tryed the ENGWE EP2? Right now it is quite cheap on sale. Thanx
Seems to be almost the same concept/construction. They are all made in the same factories and are decent. I still keep the Fiido and it performs quite well.
Hi, could you please share a good better quality option please? Like the aventon sinch?
Many thanks
Most models of this size use similar platform.
Is there any video showing how to change the derailleur? Local bike stores won't service this model so it as to be DIY.
Most repair centers should be able to do it...
I guess if you ask around in some bike forums there would be good examples.
Hi, thanks for the nice review. You replaced the mechanical disc brakes to hydraulic disc brakes. That is the first upgrade i would do too. But i think for ebike you need a brake handles with a switch in it to tell the motor controller to stop energy transmission. Don't you have any problems with the motor transmission when start breaking? best regards diego
I had to make sure the sensors are pressed. And now the only disadvantage is that if I ride slowly, and do bit of pedaling, the motor will support me even if I am braking. But once you get used to that - it is not an issue.
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My MateX rides like the best evil poorly stitched together trashcan ever made.
When I don't want to go on a real bike ride, I LOVE it. Super fun. But I also have the upgraded electronics & 750w motor....
If you don't need the speed, you'll probably enjoy this thing.
Sounds fair and you are lucky to have the big motor :D Have fun! 😊
Hello! I'm also looking to get a used M1 and interested in knowing more about upgrading motor to 500w or 750w... can you please explain what needs to be replaced? Thanks!
@@lgdelgado It would probably be better to get a higher power one in the first place, since you would have to replace the rear hub motor and power electronics.
Wow nice bike
Hahah, it is, isn't it!! 😇
Hi excellent video can you share a link for the rear derailer you upgraded as I know their is different types long cage etc
I believe there's a link in the description of the video. It's the standard edition. If you need me to make a picture - drop a line to my email, please
@@TechMishka thanks for the reply got it keep up the good work awesome channel 👌👍😁
What should I swap the gear shifter to?
Don't know yet. If you find a cool solution - let us all know and I will link it in the description.
I love the way you speak so professional
Thanks mate!
@@TechMishka you to thanks for making such video its really help full
best buy for sure but the handlebar's not extendable and the pedals are made of plastic ... is it possible to mount a luggage rack in the back?
Yeah, you can mount a luggage rack. Perhaps it is a good idea to check with Fiido about recommended models.
Is the battery doesnt have a shakey sound inside the frame? Some says it has..
Mine has too until I've put some foam.
my friend bought the m1 pro and we unlocked full speed but it took 2 times to activate it as first time nothing
happened for him and he tried later that day and it worked
I managed to do it on mine too! 🙃
Hello , let me ask you something .. In your opinion which one is better to buy , M1 or EP-2 ? I will be glad if you tell me your position .. Thank you !
Haven't tried the EP-2 myself yet... Both look great.
How do you remove the battery I have tried but don't seem to come out
The key has one more position - which releases the battery. Try slowly and carefully and you will feel how the key goes a little but to the out.
I'm 15 and I love the speed of this bike
Especially when the speed is unlocked
Also for some reason I didn't have this spec 5:13 mines was completely different
Glad you enjoy riding your bike.
@@TechMishka something went wrong with using this bike
There's a high chance my breaks will start making a REALLY loud noise
I really don't know what did wrong besides riding it like normal
when brakes ar changed to hidraulic brakes, brakes sensor also did like you, did you have a problem when braking bet the motor is still working ??
Only if you are pedaling. I thought of reworking the sensor but decided to eventually keep it as it is.
I put it back one sensor, just to have aportunity to neutralized motot. Becouse with m1 pro is not funny when motor give you full power even when you use brakes, the pads are burning :D
These kind of reviews always are hard to believe. You had to change out the derailleur system, replace the breaking system, didn't like the suspension and the PAS levels are not working at all as they should. Yet you give the bike a highly positive review.
Your average guy or gal doesn't want to put up with all of this crap when they unbox their fresh new bike. The manufacturer could have fixed these things from the factory even if the bike costed a little bit more.
Hey mate, thanks for the comment.
If you can find a better pack at this price - be my guest and share it with us.
Unlike other reviewers who will say how great everything is, I point to practical ideas that may satisfy people with higher demands - at the end of the day these are all upgrades. You can use it as it is out of the box, especially if you don't care about good bike parts.
For the record - I still use the bike, and even found a way to integrate the original motor sensors. So the bike is solid.
Dnt believe everything these ppl say my m1 pro work's 💯👍 had it 6 mths 💯👍..
@@clydeb1369 Yes breaks works fine you dont need to change them !!
Fiido m1 vs lectric xp ? Any thoughts which one is best
I think Fiido looks nicer and has rear suspension. But both share similar components and performance is comparable.
Can i buy other derailer than Altus? or it is the best option?
If you go for another one, you may need another cassette, which will require more tinkering and researching.
How does the motor stop when you brake without the brake sensors ???
Once you stop pedaling, it stops.
Do you need to have key inserted while you ride?
Yes, it is needed.
I do part time delivery work with this bike.
Every week I need to fix brakes
That’s the only problem I am having since a month
Otherwise it’s great.
Nice content i want to buy a electric fat bike is my first and I don’t know what to pick from this 3 fiido m1 pro , ado a20f , and engwe ep2 pro which one is much better .tnx
All these models offer similar performance, price and specs. The Fiido model is a little longer, which is perhaps a nice option for taller people.
@@TechMishka thank you
Help, does this bike afraid of weak rain? Not hard, just several drops of water. I think some water can reach into battery contacts in folding area. Or water reach into charge hole which is always open. Or into electric motor? So does bike work correctly after small rain?
Also user manual told that bike should avoid of being a long time under the sun. Can i ride fir several hours under hot sun(dont storage bike under sun when i dont ride) ?
Please help me and sory for my english.
Good questions! I've been riding in both rainy and hot summer weather and it was fine. SOme drops won't destroy anything, and heat is not an issue as long as you are riding. Just dont park it for a long time under direct sunlight.
@@TechMishka thank you very much!
Честито колело! ;)
Поздравления за канала!
Тествал ли си по-бюджетните в Алиекспрес? Има по около 400 долара подобни.
Благодаря!
Не, не съм тествал по-бюджетни модели. Мой приятел е пробвал от по-обикновените модели на Fiido и е доволен.
@@TechMishka
Аз имам Fiido D1 от 2 години и половина, го карам основно зимно време, и аз смених спирачките. Сложих гумени падове на местата където се сгъва и съм доволен :)
Сега се оглеждам за upgrade и мисля че M1 Pro е супер вариант :)
ПС. Страхотни ревюта :)
Do you do shipping?If YES,how much total cost to ship it here on Guam?
Better ask Fiido directly. However right now this one seems to be out of stock everywhere.
I can enjoy ride again!!
Totally! Same here.
where to buy it? this is what I am looking for. Thank you
Got mine from geekbuying. A friend ordered it from fiidostore.com and it worked fine too.
Cannot ship to United States. Says it all for me!
Found the Fiido M1 shippable to the US: $1610. While the full suspension is nice, that 250W motor says flat ground only. The Lectric @ $900 come with a 500W motor, US only.
True that - I think Fiido and Kugoo are more oriented towards the EU-market; For $1610 it makes no sense purchasing it and delivering it to the United States.
In fact the motor is quite adequate. 250W for brushless motor converts into about 400W for brushed variation. It handles inclines better than M365 Pro scooter;
Hi ,how is it going , what is it like when the battery is dead , is it still rideable !
Mentioned in the video.
What is the size battery you have in the fido m1 e bike
SHould be mentioned somewhere in the video. I cannot recall the exact capacity.
Is there a way to un unlock it so you can change it back to the speed limit
Did you try the same procedure as unlocking it? I don't really know...
I don’t have it , I’m just wondering
I have the same bike and it does have cruise control.
Now I really wonder how this gets enabled :)
@@TechMishka hold the throttle in same position at the same speed for 5 seconds.
would be nice to see a comparison with d4s - where one is better than the other
The D4S has no suspension and looks to be better for urban riding.
@Tech4All thanks for answering, I really appreciate your review! Especially the real life insight, very helpful!
Let me be cheeky here: but is it really? ;) What I am driving at is how much of nuisance it's gonna be to drive M1 in city and vice versa. You know, circumstances change and I am thinking if I shell out extra 400 on M1 (which I drive on weekends off road) is it gonna be a good means for say getting to work (city - city) or it's gonna be painful and I am gonna go back to a traditional road bike.
*The FUTURE is NOW* 🚲
Hell yeah!
Hi Does the speed unlock do any decrease or damage to battery?
Yes, it will decrease the range a little. I don't think it will damage it. Hasn't happened on my end so far :)
@@TechMishka legend mate thanks a lot 😎
They have a pro version now, which is an absolute beast
It is indeed!
The M1 pro is the best ebike HANDS DOWN in its price range. Nothing touches it.
@@fender1000100 glad to hear this, I ordered mine a few days ago, impatiently waiting for the postman
Hi ,Great review , what is it like just peddling without electric help , cheers 🥂
It is harder than usual!
what is the real range of this bike on full electric mode?
20-30 kilometers depending on the type of road.
Anybody getting a rattle over bumps from what sounds like the front forks? Any solution if so? thanks
I have that! Feels like the battery is jumping in the front side and making this sound. Will try adding some foam some day.
Do you think it’s the battery? Or something within the front forks?
I find fat tire bikes fascinating but for me impractical. I need a Apartment Ebike. A light folder and NO the Fido L2 is not light. .it should be small both for storage purposes but also for maneuverability up and down stairs. Hallways, corners etc. I'm currently looking at the Swagtron EB5 Pro Plus. Simple, uncomplicated, small, light, etc. The price ain't half bad either. I think Apartment EBikes are a huge potential market.
You are right - they will only gain popularity. Great idea about the EB5 Pro Plus model!
Hi, how long do you wait for the bike?
around a month...
Have you tried riding it in the rain or wet conditions? How is the bike now? Any problems occurred?
The bike is fine and I ride it a lot. No problems so far, and the upgrades are also fine.
I can't tell you much about performance in wet conditions.
Dude, if you ride fast - these breaks can mess you up. be careful!
@@TechMishka thank you, i will, my fastest ride was around 45kph downhill👌
Where can I purchase these add-ons? Can you provide a link? Thanks
Most bike repair shops should offer these addons and will help with the installation.
just added the links to the description 😇
I am 1.55 meters is it possible to ride with my height?
Yes, you will be fine. My son is around 130 and can ride it, although not easily.
👌💪💪😍😍
Strong we are together! 😎
Good review! Does it still works perfect?
It still is the bike I ride the most.
@@TechMishka is it still working?
Mate X is also from a chinese factory that sells bikes ready to place the brand sticker.
Yeah...
Hi could you tell me the lowest seat height thanks
It is very low, a person with 1,6m will not seat on lowest level.
My son is 130cm and is able to pedal at the minimum height, but cannot reach the floor.
The reason why you can't unlock the speed limiter is because you changed the brakes, the original brake lever has the sensor that connects to the computer, which doesn't work anymore with the mt200
I keep the sensors there - and this brought no change, unfortunately...
@@TechMishka what I mean is that you have to unlock it first before changing the brakes. I did mine like that and simply removed the sensors entirely after unlocking.
Is the bike hard to ride without electric mode
Not too hard, but is clearly more challenging than riding a lighter bike.
is this suitable during rainy days?
Yes, it is.
Thanks I used the code u provided how's Ur bike holding up
Yeah, still riding it quite often and having fun. And no issues so far! 😎
Hi is the shox upgradeable?
Yes, I found a few models, but didn't really buy anything yet.
@@TechMishka can you recommend which ones are reasonable and decent
Tech, can you help me? geekbuying out of stock. have a seller on amazon uk who ships, is it reliable?
Perhaps not. As far as I know these are out of stock at least until the end of the month.
They are back in stock on the fiido website.
try aliexpress they have on stock.
Whats the range? I hears its like 100km
Less than that if you use the support more often. Realisting - 25-60 kilometers.
I try to find the length of the rear dropout? Can anyone tell me?
I no longer keep the bike around :(
@@TechMishka 195mm. It's quite wide
How long does it take to load from 0% to 100%????
Several hours. Usually 5.
Hey mike pls can you answer me.. how is your bike now after 2 years? Does the battery make sounds? Or dies after a year? Is it heavy?
It is heavy :) Battery is still fine, but I didn't ride.it for that long.
Check Ado A20f Beast.
How long do you wait for the bike?
around a month.
@@TechMishka so much time? Can i get it faster?
Why don’t I ever see any comparison videos of this and the Lectric XP?
Too challenging getting both devices, thoroughly testing them and filming a video...
Watch some letric XP videos on TH-cam. Just know that each bike has positives and negatives. Can't really say there is a perfect e bike.
how are the brakes not suitable?
They use electric scooter brakes for a heavy e-Bike. I'd always go for better brakes. Safety first!
Can I charge it while folded?
Yes, you can charge it while it is folded.
Yeah the battery is removable.
Hey says it cannot be shipped to USA ???????really ???,
That was the case with Geekbuying last year. Not sure about now.
Wildeway 1299 with code 32ah . Ya big battery. 🔋 750 watt 80 nanometer
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who makes the motor ?
Isn't it visible in the closeups? I can check that tomorrow.
Any update on the make?@@TechMishka
VERY THOROUGh!
Hopefully in the good way! 😎
My fiido came with an almost dead battery because was totally discharge when it arrived. Never again
Many batteries are being shipped almost discharged for security reasons.
With all your "upgrades" why not just buy a mate X. ?
It still is a lot more expensive.
Pretty sure most of the mate parts are made in China
They seem to be, yeah.
can you unmount the gas handle ? it's illegal to have an electric only mode here and all the other bikes dont look as promising as this one does ?
There should be a way to rework the electronics.
This is quite good but we want to see rc electric and gas powered cars
Wow, such reviews are certainly outside the scope of my channel. And I am not toat familiar with cars anyways.
@@TechMishka we love to see something different I hope you get it and thanks you are a great person
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Ciao Mi piace di due recensioni sono molto dettagliate e sei anche simpatico Parli molto di banggood Io sono 10 anni che ho un account su banggood non sono seri Non rispecchiano mai le tempistiche delle spedizioni non le hanno mai rispettate culi mi piace tutto lì la recensione che fai Ma su banggood Assolutissimamente no sono solo di cantastorie si prendono i soldi della spedizione dalla Polonia dalla Germania per averlo in una settimana e poi si arriva come L'avessi preso dal magazzino cinese sono solo dei buffoni
Hi I like two reviews they are very detailed and you are also nice You talk a lot about banggood I am 10 years that I have an account on banggood they are not serious They never reflect the shipping times they never respected them asses I like everything there the review that do But on banggood Absolutely no they are just storytellers they take the money of the shipment from Poland from Germany to have it in a week and then it arrives as I had taken it from the Chinese warehouse they are just fools
Banggood are a good website I think. Looks like from most big Chinese webstores, they managed to stay in the game and keep good level of support.
True - with shipping info it's never easy and never accurate... Requires a lot of patience.
Just go to Alibaba, search 20" folding e bikes and order one you like directly from a China factory. Save $$$ too.
Can you recommend one in particular?
@@TechMishka I suggest going to the site and search folding e bikes. Then find one that appeals to your needs. You'll find many with full suspension, hydraulic brakes, 48v battery, 500w motor or more. Under $1000. There's even one that looks just like the MATE for $450 vs $2000! Avg $800. BUT - shipping will be about $300. Some look just like the USA branded bikes that cost much more. I however played it safe and went with Lectric XP since it's priced right and has everything I need PLUS customer service. I think that is important. There is not the perfect bike out there from my research. Suspension is cool but not that important with the fat tires.
I think this is no MATE copy , I do search Chinese wholesale bussines pages for long time already and looks like MATE is nothing else but just bike made from existing parts which are everywhere in China. You have there so many bikes looking like that and they have only different parts and names or even no name on frames. All those parts you can buy separately and build any bike you can imagine. MATE is just bike where they put bit better components and sell for bigger price. Almost every electric bike you can buy in US and Europe is build and offered there by 10 different manufactures and sell with different name, different gear, different breaks, fenders etc.
Hey Damian, thanks for the comment.
Mate were among the first coming up with this design and offering somewhat better equipment. But trie - the design has become extremely popular, and for the good reasons I believe.
If I remember wright there was another brand that sells foldet fat tire ebikes 1 year before MATE was founded. BAD with bike FAT BAD. MATE just copy this design and add some changes. Im not sure if this frame type was even not earlier produced in China by somebody.