Folding Electric Bikes: The 20-Inch Family and Beyond
Eight dedicated 20-inch folding models, most on 36V 250W rear hubs with a 25 km/h published top speed — plus the fat-tire and mountain folders listed in their home families.
The folding family is built around one idea: a real ebike that stops being a storage problem. All eight dedicated models use 20-inch wheels and fold at the frame; one (the F11) is described as folding in two stages to a small package in about 30 seconds, small enough for the subway, a bus or a car trunk. Motors are 250W — rear hub on seven models, a Bafang M400 mid-drive on the mid-drive F7 — and most publish the same 31–60 km range band and 100 kg payload, which keeps the family easy to explain at retail.
Folding Model Range
| Model | Motor | Battery | Range (PAS) | Max Speed | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F11 | Bafang rear hub, 250W (36V) | 36V 10Ah | 31–60 km | 25–30 km/h | 100 kg |
| F7 | Bafang rear hub, 250W (36V) | 36V 7.5Ah | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 100 kg |
| F7 Mid-Drive | Bafang M400 mid-drive, 250W (36V) | 36V 7.5Ah | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 100 kg |
| F8 | Bafang rear hub, 250W (36V) | 36V 10Ah | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 100 kg |
| F2 | LAX rear hub, 250W (36V) | 36V 10Ah | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 100 kg |
| F2 Basket | LAX rear hub, 250W (36V) | 36V 10Ah | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 100 kg |
| F4 | LAX rear hub, 250W (36V) | 36V 7.5Ah | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 100 kg |
| F12 | LAX rear hub, 250W (36V) | 36V 9Ah seat-tube battery | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 100 kg |
The Wider Folding Picture
Three more folders live in other families and are cross-listed here because buyers shop them together: the fat-tire folders B1, B5 and B3-A for buyers who want 4-inch tires, and the mountain folders M5, M6 and M6A for trail-capable folders, including the M6A's spokeless integrated wheels. The F2 also appears in a front-basket version (listed above as F2 Basket) for errand and campus use.
What to Brief Your Buyers On
Brakes differ: the F11, F7 pair and F2 pair use Tektro V-brakes; the F8 and F12 use mechanical disc brakes. Batteries differ: 7.5Ah on the F7 pair and F4, 9Ah in the F12's seat tube, 10Ah elsewhere. Throttles differ: most of the family is throttle-free; the mid-drive F7 and the F2 Basket add a thumb throttle. The RV and boat folding guide works through the storage math.
Questions Buyers Ask
How are the bikes packed?
Complete bikes are shipped 85% assembled in brown cartons; folding models can be packed in their folded state. If you hold a registered patent and authorize the use of your brand, branded cartons can be arranged — raise it in your inquiry.
Can I order samples first?
Yes — under the factory's published sample policy, spare units can be provided for sampling; the sample fee and courier cost are paid by the buyer. Confirm availability for the models you want when you inquire.
How long does production take?
The published lead time is 30–60 days after the advance payment is received, depending on the product category and order quantity. Ask us to confirm the schedule for the exact models in your inquiry.
Do folding models ship folded?
Yes — the factory packs folding models in their folded state, which also reduces carton volume. Standard packing is 85% assembled in brown cartons.