Best Budget folding e-bike of 2022? £600 Fiido D4S was not what I expected
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- Unboxing, setup, tour and test ride of the Fiido D4S folding e-bike.
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@@TheTechGiantTH-cam How much weight can it hold ? I am 110 kg . Trying to loose ;)
It only ships to the USA 😢
Watched loads of Ebike reviews and yours is the best yet. Straightforward, no bs, detailed and fair. Top work!
Thank you very much.
I've actually got a couple more ebikes sat here right now, just waiting for me to unbox and test them out for the channel 🙂
I have 2 fiidos the m1 and the L3 both Great bikes I love them coming from 50 years on motorcycles these are now my only transport Great bikes for the money.
Yes electric bikes are great fun, and these Fiidos certain offer a good bang for your buck
I also came from motorcycles to ebikes. Too many rules with motorcycles but very few rules with ebikes gives me a much greater feeling of freedom. Love it.
@@dtz1000 nice i sold my L3 and got myself a rad mission a great bike for the price.
I would love to see a video of a folding bike being put into a gym locker, carried on a bus, put in a suitcase etc. all the things that the folding part if good for.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video.. Thank you... You explained almost there is to know about this particular bike.. I enjoyed the ride along with you. I now know how it's done. You should do more reviews.. You're much better at this job than many other reviewers I've had to watch recently trying to find an ebike that will suit me and my budget.
Glad to see you cover E Bikes, especially budget E Bikes.
I have been riding one for the past 2 years. It's a 26" dual suspension folding E Bike sold under the Ancheer name at the time.
It has the same battery capacity and motor as the bike in your video.
I now see them being sold under other brand names.
I paid $650.00 or (£485.46) in 2020. $706.10 (£547.42) in todays money.
I'm looking at getting a 20" model as it would be better suited for the riding I do, as well as be easier to store.
I live 0.8 miles from work, and ride my bike as often as I can. ( I live in Northern Pennsylvania, West of Erie)
My longer trips usualy are about 6 miles round trrip with 2 5% grade hills. (They really kill a battery! 🤣)
I wind up charghing twice a week.
I look foreward to more videos from you, as you were helpful with me making my 1st OLED TV purchase this past November.
I got the 55" LG C1.
Cheers from America!
Just got one .. your video really answered few questions that i had .. nice video
That's rather bloomin swish. I like that 👍
Yeah it ain't too shabby at all
Quite a nice little bike.
Great Video ! I got this bike winter 2021 to get ready for biking now in spring 2022. I thought they would be sold out and wanted to be sure to get one. I got mine directly from Fiido and got it shipped from CZ in about 2 weeks. Paid the same as you did. 700 euro in total. Im abit unfit and a new biker, have had and rode other electric bikes before, but those comparisons is 2x or 3x the price so its not valid in this case to compare. I would recommend Fiido D4S for anyone in any urban or cemented/pavemented area. There is no shock absorbing, and the wheels are 20 inch so its not a good offroad option. The Himo z20 is a better option for bumpy roads, but it does not feature the same lenght of stem and seatpole as D4S, This is a bike that adapts well to long people. Brakes are ok and the option to just wring the throttle is very nice, i usually dont start from still, the motor probably feels better and lasts longer if yer throttling after abit of speed has been gained, and it also does pedal assist so its not hard to peddle. The weight is 18,5 Kg and its about 2/3 of the length of a non folding normal bike with 28 inch wheels when it is in its total length unfolded - ready to ride. its 1/3 of a normal bike when folded. The stem and seatpole is very adaptable and can be used for very long people. im almost 190cm and i think 200 cm would be no problem, Look at the guy in this video as a comparison to yer own physique. If he can fit and the bike can handle it. I feel its safe enough to say that not many are as large and heavy as this very trained man is.
Also, D4s can be tuned to a higher throttle speed (36kmh) with a speed hack without any tools. But i dont do it and because it is not legal, its something you would have to look up yourself on how to do...But there is alot of videos on that topic if yer inclined to go faster. There are different models aswell. some dont seem to speed hack. probably regulatory issues. Only expect what the manufacturer officially says, everything above and beyond their own statements about a product is icing on the cake and should not be expected to work.
I recommend this bike for its great price point, the riders height can be adjusted to long people in a very comfortable seating position, the throttle whenever option is great and lastly the size and its weight is optimal for an ebike in a suburban enviroment. Carrying a bike up stairs is hard, but this one is small in size and weighs relatively low compared to other ebikes.
Wow...excellent "real world" comments. Thank you.
Thank you for your detailed hands on experience
@@TheTechGiantTH-cam Thanks mates. The only drawback (something negative must be said, opinions should never be all good) in this bike is that my brakes , my front brakes are "pulsating" when i front wheel brake. but the back brakes are working well.
I must also stress the long people issue, to really say clearly that this foldable bike is well suited for long people. I know i said it, but its important for long people to really think about what bikes that are fitted for them, especially when its a small bike. The knees really have room and that doesnt often happen on small bikes for long people. Yes you may look like Mr Bean in his car, when yer riding a small bike with small wheels, being 195cm. But that it is the cost of freedom.
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I'm in the market now and thanks pal, this is exactly what I'm looking for and being a bigger bloke myself seeing it handle you puts my mind at ease
Glad I could help 🙂
It arrived Thursday and it's class. Thanks again
I might consider buying this 🤔. Looks worth it
Does seem good value for the money, but don't just take my word for it.
Take a look at some other reviews and see what they have to say about it.
That's the best review I've seen on TH-cam about this bike, very informative and in the UK. Thanks very much. I just have one question, do you think this bike would be suitable for someone who weighs 18 stone?
I think at your weight you should go for 48v 500w minimum tbh.
Yes, it works for me (18.1st) and once it’s unlocked I can get 36ish kmh without peddling around 40kmh when peddling with the throttle pinned back.
I’m at the very limit though, as the max weight for this bike is 18.9st so I try not to carry too much stuff with me. I’m also careful with curbs and potholes etc as I’m heavy and the wheels are thin road wheels.
Also, don’t expect the same acceleration and range as much lighter riders will get,…but that said acceleration is still plenty good enough, and I still achieve 25-30m range without peddling.
Hope this helps!
I weigh 98 kg and often carry 20 kg of food; this bike is perfect for me. It should be able to carry 114 kg on flat ground, but it will be necessary to pedal in the hills.
"you should go for 48v 500w minimum", I agree.
@@Codzilla71 Nope
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I have a few more that I've tested 🙂
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@@TheTechGiantTH-cam Great playlist! Would love to see an eBoard added to it 👀⚡⚡
@@eBoard3R I've just actually tested an e-skateboard.
Video should be up very soon 🙂
@@TheTechGiantTH-cam ooo *lookin forward to it!* I get the feelin you would like the mountainboard style ones with bigger wheels and a bit more power, a giant eskateboard if you will 👌🏼
Great until the spokes go in the rear wheel, a very common occurrence, apparently. Really difficult to repair unless you are an (expensive) expert.Mine went after about a total of 25 miles...
Great to have a video with a British person speaking rather than Yankee's.
It is found at 650/750 euros. The weak point: the spokes of the wheels. They tend to loosen and leave the wheel. To be monitored. I covered 36 km, without pedaling (except at start-ups), at 25/32 km/hr [flat ground, no wind, 98 kg driver, unbridled speed: 32 km/hr]. For small hills, it will be necessary to pedal slightly, just to relieve a little the engine [15 km / hr max]. For pronounced hills it will be necessary to pedal vigorously for a maximum speed of 10/12 km / hr. Avoid FIIDO Laotie "Pro", a little more powerful but with a display that is illegible in broad daylight, and that gives neither the real speed nor the km traveled. Also to avoid: Banggood, whose after-sales service never recognizes its responsibilities and commitments and will not help you in case of problems.
I have absolutely no issue with the laotie 1 display is just as visible as the other versions and mine displays my distance traveled
@@Roberto-el3wu Good for you. Check out the comments on Bang good, you will see that a lot of people complain about this display problem. After filing a negative review on Trust pilot, Bang good felt compelled to send me the right display. It took a month and a half of useless talk: for me, Bang good is over, their service after-sales is non-existent.
Does it have a walk mode when folded? Im guessing from the slick split-connection for the folding that it doesnt, but be good to get a firm answer!
Easy assembled nice job.
Yes it's nice that it is pretty much ready to go, bar the seat and pedals that is, which as you can see is only a few minutes to do.
Fantastic review! Very helpful :)
Thank you
These are going to be a great option for people who need to commute to work that don't drive or don't want to pay fuel prices, however with the rise in energy I'm interested to know how much they cost to charge over a period of time.
Not sure, but definitely cheaper filling up with petrol 😄
@@TheTechGiantTH-cam if that's true then its definitely a viable option I may consider myself.
Less than 10p to fully charge at 28p per kWh.
Great review. I am a similar size to you so great to hear your thoughts 😉
Very good review, thanks
Lmno,that's England for ya ,they see someone making a vid so they blast the horn 😂🇬🇧
Nice looking bike!
I wished I’d seen your video a day earlier!! I’m a little peeved!!
looks very good indeed.
great review
Thanks 👍
My understanding is, as soon as you use hand throttle without peddle assist it becomes a motorised vehicle needing tax and insurance. that is in the UK.
Looks a great bike looking to buy one how is it holding up and good review by the way
Sadly, please be aware that this bike does not conform to UK and EU pedelec ebike law. It requires a driving licence and appropriate insurance. Cannot go on bikeways.
Why? Has a twist throttle that can propel bike without pedal assist.
Be warned police are fining heavily throughout Europe.
Happily, there is a solution. Disconnect the throttle from the controller and super glue the twist throttle. The cadance for pedel assist works ok. Motor will apply when peddling and stop when cease peddling. Conforms to max 15mph.
Adjust mode of motor more or less power assist with minus on display.
Medium assist is great for pedal assist with some exercise.
Great bike for the money.
Fiido provides remote video technical support and are responsive, whereas many other Internet bike companies have little or no technical support.
Thanks for a great video. Comments true and to the point. Am owner of D2Sand D4S for some 2 years.
Few problems, but one must be capable of own maintenance. Most bike maintenance shops will not take maintenance on .
Oh blimey here we go again, we know it ain't technically legal, but peddling in assist mode you are not going to get any hassle on this bike, I've done 700 miles commuting around London and I've never had a second glance from the police, if you're not peddling going 21 mph with police behind then maybe yes thay may bother you, just be smart and know when to use assist and when to use throttle.
@@coaldust01 Appreciate your comment. Sadly in Spain and other EU countries poiice are stopping and fining people wit non compliant pedelec bikes.
I was stopped and fined in Spain. UK just a question of time for the police to enforce law, as accudents are happening involving non compliant ebikes. Serious problems re accident personal liability etc.
Solution. Really pleased with my Fiido D2S since 2 years ago. Replaced controller which gives good pedelec law conformity and super glued the twist throttle. Plus took out ebike personal liability insurance. The cadence control is adequate and can be adjusted in three power assist modes with plus or minus button on display.
Bottom line I am legal with power assist up to 25kms. Some 30-40 kilometers realistic range. Totally convinced re pedelec ebiking. Don't need twist throttle. Just bought a Trek Allant plus 7. Ok the best at a price. Worth it. Powerful with full cadence control . Range 80 KMS realistically. Cheers.
@@DarkAngel-yu1ye sorry I did not mean to be harsh in my reply, it's good that your making people aware of the legal technicalities, but for me atm it's a non issue, the risk is so low that I'm not bothered what so ever, Im just very carefull where I use throttle without peddling etc.
Police dont care never got stopped on an Escooter. Just slow down around police 🤣. E scooters are legal in France. No license required. UK is slow on everything
In "all of Europe"? It's not true: in Belgium, this accelerator is authorised. It must simply be declared in the insurance policy (civil liability insurance, 50 € per year).
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The bike seems to be good value for the money. Did you purchase it or was it sent for review puposes? One point - You need to put the seat up a bit so as to avoid knee strain when pedalling.
Hello, very good video. where did you buy the bike? Thank you
Great review.
Can it climb a hill ?
Very nice Looking Bike 👍👍👍
How has he got throttle on this bike as i went to Halfords today and not a single bike including this one had throttle
do you need insurance for these? I read pedal assist dont need insurance in the uk?
Could you fit it in a gym locker? take it on a bus? put it in a case or bag? etc.
It would go on a bus without issue, but probably not a regular sized locker
Sadly your link takes me to an 🇺🇸 website & they don't ship it to me in 🇬🇧.
Any other suggestions?
Is this bike good for hills?
Yeah a lot of bike shops wont take on maintenance. Why you should buy locally from a shop that does maintenance like bicycle land maybe?! Or watch a few how to youtube videos. Can you unlock it and do another video?
why would you do that. Now I want one! I am 188cm, 120kg big guy and commuting to work on 29" wheels bike... I am looking around for simple ebike commuter... tried electric unicycle and ... it's a bit too hard for me to master. Maybe something like this since the full on ebikes are just too expensive for my commute.
But tell you what - You gotta try a cool electric unicycle on a big wheel. Like gotway nikola plus... 2000w motor, feels like flying.. and they you fall over :P
Nice bike that mate for the money
I think this bike is not good for medium to tall people because the saddle is too low. You will have problem with your knees in the long term
link does not work where can u get it in uk how is performing now a year later
Would this be any good semi off road? A canal cycle path for example?
Will this fit in a 2013 Mustang trunk?
It looks like the seats too low for you, I can see your knees are still well bent ,would have been nice to see you ride it from side view
Yeah it’s a small bike I had a D4S first I ended giving to my mum and getting the M21 which is a bit bigger for a 6ft guy. D4S good for City travel really
Nicee. Can u turn off and on the throttle?
Can the battery be removed to charge in office if need be or have you got to have the whole bike
Does the full throttle works on modes 1, 2, and 3? Or does it just work on a certain mode?
It's it illegal to use with a throttle
What's your weight?
You can de restrict the speed to do 38kmh on electric alone too
How do you do that as I'm thinking of buying one? 😃
@@gingerphil if you put de restrict fiido d4s there is a walk through tutorial it takes less than 1 minute to do and you gain 10mph on electric alone
@@jonnyhall1786 Cheers. Just had a look, sounds very easy. 😃 I'd love to know where everyone is buying their bikes from as although I'm in the uk the Fiido site is only listing the price in dollars even though I've clicked on the uk box and the currency conversion comes to £650 plus they only have them in black.
@@jonnyhall1786 Lovely stuff, I'll take a look now. Thanks. 👍
Plymouth or Exeter ? or bristol accent ? This is not allowed in Germany and probablyx also the EU as a whole due to the accelerator
And if it runs out of battery, you get a normal bike!
Is there a 20" slick ?
Well paul I bet you can’t to a bunny hop on that thing or wheelie. It would make for good viewing. 😂.
I could do, but i'm not sure i'd survive lol
How tall are you Paul?
I’m 6ft 2 and 18 stone will I fit?lol
Slt, I bought this bike and the electric assistance never worked. Fido does not refund....
It is legal in UK?
Does the Fiido official site deliver to London? Thanks
Yes they have a warehouse in the UK I think they one the best brands for UK buyers you not got to worry about import fees and all that like a lot of them and parts are easy to get.
How much do you weigh, bud?
What's the Max speed on this beast mate ?
For the UK it is officially 25kph, but for those who want to use it on private land there is apparently ways to increase that limit.
can you get puncture proof tyres for them as there are a lot of prickly plants where I live.?
Not too sure about that.
What’s the usb for under the screen
What's the weight capacity of it please?
120kg
Does the Fido D4S have a clip, to hold the bike together when folded and carried?
None clip. Velcro is good.
Hi, I forgot the bike in charge 100%, Is it harmful ?
It should be fine
Is this bike the ones they say need insurance as its not just a peddle assisted bike it has twist and go? I'd love this bike but cud do without the agg if it's eligal to use on cycle tracks and roads without insurance
Don't think this has a throttle even if it did I wouldn't bother about that. As long as you're not doing excessive speed. The police probably won't bother with you
Nobody’s going to know buddy it has a throttle but it don’t go fast enough to attract attention really. They should really just change the law to a simple not over 500w motors which is about the point they become more capable than a normal bicycle. Having a throttle or not under that is so pedantic and silly you would be incredibly unlucky for a Policeman to pull you up on it put it that way.
great review i bought a assist from halfords it was shit thinking of upgrading to one of these fido d4s look and sound much better for the money.
is the battery removable? so i can replace it if needed?
It isn't designed to be removed easily like on some ebikes for charging and security purposes, as it is inside the frame and would require some screws to be removed to gain access it.But yes if you wanted to change it out at some point i don't see why you couldn't.
This bike is throttle twist grip and self powered up to 25k so is classed as a Motor Cycle and needs a helmet and road tax?
That depends on where in the world you are watching this video to
@@TheTechGiantTH-cam In the UK and i think the Government should at least let car drivers over 18 have a twist grip E-bike and maybe more of us older people would help make the planet greener,but seems the Government thinks adults are too stupid to twist and go:(
Why is this grandad doin this dressed like he's goin to the gym 🏋️♂️..I can't take him seriously 🤣🤣
I think the throttle makes this not road legal
hey man I got a bike you need to check out it's the biketrix juggernaut xd dual drive
it has an upgraded drive train for the added torque because it's 2000 watts and can go 40 mph
check it out
Thanks for the heads up 🙂👍
I could swear that's locking.
Hi everyone,
I have the fiido d4 electric bicycle. I have had the bicycle since January 2022 and the bicycle has done 824.56 miles so far. Very recently in august my screen is switching off as soon as my battery gets to 2 bars I was wondering if you had any idea what the problem could be and how the bicycle could be repaired.
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This new code should work mate.
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@@TheTechGiantTH-cam Thanks mate! Will try at the end of this month, hope it will work :)
@@DJESHGAMING let me know how you get on with it and 🙂
Customer services awful and making threats when I return this 'If you insist on returning the bike, please pack the bike in its original packaging to avoid damage in transit, we will inspect the bike for secondary damage upon receipt of the returned bike and we will issue you a refund if the bike is not damaged' I don't insist on returning this bike I only want fair recompense for the damage and the cost to fix it, it is unridable. I was 1st offered £16.90 now I'm being offered £45 a third of what it will cost to fix. Also implying they will not refund if the bike is damaged in transit is frankly disgraceful! There is no way I can re pack this bike the same way, I also have no control over what happens in transit or back at their factory. We all understand things go wrong but it's how they are dealt with that makes a difference. My advise pay for this bike by credit card as at least you'll have some recompense with them. Fido, your customer service needs to stop behaving like gangsters and manage their mistakes honourably and honestly. There is still time to redeem this but it's running out. To add insult to injury this is a replacement for one stolen, not a great way to treat repeat business.
Yea it be like that you will have to spend over 1200 to get a decent ebike
@@Wisegene it's not the bike I'm complaining about it's the dreadful customer services.
Such a neat review. But I think this will come under moped or motorcycle. It should be type approved as it doesn't fall under EAPC rules (gov.uk). Reason being the propelling is assisted with the pedal but has additional propelling in the handle. Speed goes over 24.94 KMPH (37 kmph). You have to register this vehicle for licensing.
Yes make sure you always follow the rules, good boy
@@robertb7643 lol
This video just cost me £600.
Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
@@TheTechGiantTH-cam I'll let you know when it arrives.
I know you didn't pay that to go just 15.5 mph 😂. Id unlock it if still possible to 20mph. The DS2 at least has rear suspension. Apparently can get a suspension front fork to fit
@@blademanx Yep, I did I just want some help up a few hills on my commute until I get myself fit enough not to need it. I've never needed suspension on a road going bike, I'll be fitting some schwalbe kojacks and a nice thin hard seat. Each to their own 😉
@@blademanx Yeah, I ended up unlocking it! Just waiting for a 58t chainset to arrive now so I'm not spinning out at max speed.
It's absolutely sweet, brakes are far better than on my Cannondale Synapse ALU.
I replaced the seat for a thinner one and have commutated 5 miles each way to and from work for the last 3 days and loving it.
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Thabks for bringing this to my attention.
I can confirm it is definitely NOT me.
I have reported the person to TH-cam a number of times and tried to delete the comments.
But it would seem that they keep coming back with other accounts.
Always check to see if the channel name is correct - The Tech Giant, and that it isn't just my channel picture but with a difference name.
I believe the channel name of the scammer is - Telegram@TheTechGiant,
Or such like, which obviously isn't my channel name.
Also always check the subscriber count, if it doesn't have 89k + then it isn't me.
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Can someone with any real legal knowledge resolve the query on throttle use.Been using my D2s for nearly 2 years. I thought the throttle law only came in a year ago,making anything purchased before that date exempt.Right or wrong?
it depends on the country. Here in Belgium, this accelerator is authorised. It must simply be declared in the insurance policy (civil liability insurance, 50 € per year)
Wrong, doesn't matter when it came in to force, if you have a throttle its still illegal in the UK. Doesn't mean to say the police will inforce it but throttle defo illegal in the UK.
Do you even need it because you are RIPPED
I've been riding this bike for about a month th-cam.com/users/postUgkxwC0IIeIomGQVeBWg-kKJaToZkLEFIA2W and a half now and I think it's fantastic. It helps me get to work on time every day since I'm able to fit it inside of public transportation rush hour. The price is great too, people are always shocked when they ask me how much I paid for the fold up and I tell them "200". It's easy to fold and installation when it ships is insanely easy. All you have to install when the bike arrives is one foot pedal, everything else is done for you. I do recommend you carry some sort of wrench to tighten any loose screws on the handle bar and seat whenever they get a little bit loose. Other than that I think it's a fantastic bike. Easily fits in the home, can fit inside a car trunk and can even fit in subway rush hour.