The FLIT-16 folding electric bike has been officially launched in July 2019 on Kickstarter. Notably, the e-bike is designed in Cambridge, UK by Dave Henderson, an ex-Jaguar Land Rover engineer.
With the background in the automative industry, Dave is the technical lead at FLIT and his vision is to build a compact commuter e-bike that delivers a comfortable and responsive ride.
Some notable features include a heat-treated 6000-series aluminum alloy frame, a custom lithium-ion 250 Wh battery pack offering 30 miles (50km) range, a high torque motor in the rear wheel, and the weight of just 31 lbs (14 kg).
You can preorder the FLIT-16 on Kickstarter but it is available to European backers only at the moment. The plan to release in the North America hasn’t been announced yet. Pricing starts from £1,250, which is more than £1,000 off the final retail price. If you can’t get the early bird price, it will increase to £1,375 and £1,500 later.
You can check out full specs of the e-bike in the table below.
Specifications
| Weight | 31 lbs (14 kg) |
| Mileage | Up to 30 miles (50km) per charge |
| Maximum Load | 220 lbs (100 kg) |
| Folded Dimensions | 28.7″ x 24.9″ x 13.2″ (728mm x 632 x 335mm) |
| Unfolded Dimensions | 58.2″ x 40.2″ x 19.8″ (1478mm x 1020mm x 504mm) |
| Frame Colors | Marengo Grey, Maya Blue, Blaze Orange |
| Frame Material | Heat-treated 6061 Aluminum T6 |
| Motor | 220W Bafang rear hub motor |
| Maximum Speed | 15.5 mph (25 km/h) |
| Riding Modes | 5 assistance levels |
| Drive Control | Pedal torque sensing |
| Speeds | Single Speed |
| Battery | Custom-built, lithium ion 7Ah, 36V, 252Wh, LG cells, built into top tube |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Brakes | Tektro alloy V-brakes |
| Tires | Schwalbe Marathon Racer 16″, 349 ETRTO |
| Rear Suspension | FLIT proprietary |
| Saddle | Velo Sport |
| Seat Post | 34.9mm alloy (adjustable) |
| Pedals | Wellgo folding alloy |
| Front Light | white LED with Reverse Beam Technology |
| Rear Light | LED |
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Hi, I am interested in this bike. Where might I be able to test ride it please?
Is it available with no motor or battery, just as a pedal bike?