Aipas F3 Max Folding Electric Bike

In this aipas f3 max folding electric bike review, the Aipas F3 Max earns the number two spot in our guide of nine folding electric bikes and the label of best for heavy riders and steep hills. The Aipas F3 Max carries a 500 pound maximum weight recommendation, an 1800 watt peak motor, and 110Nm of torque, which is why it holds a 4.5 star rating from 57 Amazon ratings at $898.99. This bike is a 20 inch fat tire folder with 4 inch wide tires, full suspension, and a 48V 18Ah battery. In short, it is built for larger riders and for commutes that end with a climb.

Day to day, the 864Wh battery is the number that matters most. Aipas rates it for 40 to 60 miles of real-world riding and up to 85 miles in pedal assist, and a full recharge takes 4 to 6 hours. The 1800 watt peak motor pushes the bike from 0 to 20 MPH in about 5 seconds and climbs 25 degree grades in pedal assist mode. Meanwhile, the full suspension pairs a front fork with a rear hydraulic Horst-link setup, so washboard gravel and potholes do not beat you up on a 20 mile ride. The 180mm dual hydraulic disc brakes stop in roughly 2 seconds, and the 7 speed trigger shifter with a rear derailleur handles the pedaling side. Riders as short as 55 inches fit, and the bike folds into an SUV or a closet.

At $898.99, the Aipas F3 Max undercuts most full suspension folders with this much power. Compared with the other bikes in our guide of nine, it wins on payload and torque, so heavier riders get a machine that will not feel flexy or strained. Even so, there are trade-offs. Only 57 ratings back that 4.5 star score, which means long-term reliability is less proven than the Jasion X-Hunter's. On top of that, a 500 pound capacity and an 1800W peak motor make this a heavy bike to lift into a trunk or up stairs. For example, a 220 pound rider who wants a light city folder should look elsewhere. However, if you are a bigger rider, or your hill is steep, the F3 Max is worth the money.