Gotrax · Folding
The lightest bike in our lineup, and the easiest to carry. Editor's score: 4.5/10.
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Data from Amazon.com, completed with the manufacturer's site and other retailers when something was missing. If a figure isn't published by any reliable source, we say so.
| Rated power | 350 W |
|---|---|
| Peak power | — not published |
| Torque | — not published |
| Motor type | Brushless hub |
| Top speed | 20 mph |
| Throttle | Yes |
| Battery capacity | 374.4 Wh |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| Range with pedal assist | 25 miSource: Amazon's description lists 25 mi with pedal assist; the title says up to 40 mi |
| Range on throttle only | 15.5 mi |
| Charging time | 5.5 h |
| Bike weight | 45 lb |
|---|---|
| Max load | 264 lb |
| Rider height | From 5'3"Source: Amazon lists a minimum rider height of 5.25 ft |
| Wheel size | 20" |
| Tire width | 2.60" |
| Folding | Yes |
| Brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Suspension | None (rigid) |
| Gears | — not published |
| Frame | Aluminum, folding |
| Display | LCD |
| Lights | — not published |
| Safety certification | UL 2849 |
| Warranty | 180 days limited |
| Battery | 48 V 7.8 Ah |
|---|---|
| Assist | 5 pedal-assist levels, 3 riding modes |
| Support | 365-day parts support |
The Gotrax R1 is the opposite of the fat-tire bruisers on this site. At 45 lb with an aluminum frame, it's the lightest e-bike we review, and it folds to fit in a car trunk or ride along on the subway. Gotrax is also one of the best-known names on Amazon, and the R1 has more than 600 ratings.
The trade-off is a modest powertrain. The 350 W motor tops out at 20 mph and the 48 V 7.8 Ah battery holds just 374 Wh. Gotrax's own description quotes about 25 miles with pedal assist and 15.5 miles on throttle (the title's 40 miles is optimistic), with a 5.5-hour charge.
There's no suspension, but 20 × 2.6-inch tires take some of the edge off bumps. Dual disc brakes, an LCD, five assist levels and UL 2849 certification are all included. The warranty is 180 days, backed by a year of parts support.
In short, this is a bike for short urban trips and for people who need to lift or store it often, not for long rides or hills.
Best for: City riders with short trips who need to carry the bike upstairs, onto transit or into a small car.
Our summary of the ratings published on Amazon.com.
624 ratings on Amazon
83% of 624 ratings are 4 or 5 stars, a solid result over a large base of buyers.
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