Total Weight:
63.4 lbs (28.75 kg)
Battery Weight:
9.1 lbs (4.12 kg)
Motor Weight:
10.4 lbs (4.71 kg)
Frame Material:
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
17 in (43.18 cm)Geometry Measurements:
17" Seat Tube Length, 22" Reach, 26" Stand Over Height, 34" Minimum Saddle Height, 24" Width,67" Length, 43.5" Wheelbase, Folded: 43" Length x23" Width x 29" Height
Frame Types:
Mid-Step, Folding
Frame Colors:
Matte Black, Gloss White
Frame Fork Details:
MOZO FAT-40 Spring Suspension, 60mm Travel, Compression Adjust with Hydraulic Lockout, Preload Adjust, 28mm Stanchions, 135mm Hub Spacing, 10mm Threaded Axle with 15mm Nuts
Frame Rear Details:
175mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Threaded Keyed Axle with 10mm Flats, 18mm Nuts
Attachment Points:
Fender Bosses, Rear Rack Bosses, Bottle Cage Bosses
Gearing Details:
7
Speed 1x7 Shimano Acera Derailleur, DNP Nickel Plated 11-32 ToothShifter Details:
Shimano Acera Triggers on Right (One-Way High, Three-Shift Low)
Cranks:
Prowheel Chariot, Forged Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length, 52 Tooth Steel Chainring with Prowheel Ounce Aluminum Alloy Guide
Pedals:
Wellgo F265 Aluminum Alloy Folding Platform with Reflectors, CrMo Axle, Black
Headset:
Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8" Straight
Stem:
Aluminum Alloy, Folding, Telescoping Height (120mm), 270mm Base Height, 25.4mm Clamp
Handlebar:
Promax, Flat, Aluminum Alloy, 600mm Length
Brake Details:
Tektro HD-E350 Hydraulic Disc with 180mm Rotors, Three-Finger Tektro Levers with Motor Inhibitors and Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Velo, Ergonomic, Stitched Imitation Leather, Black
Saddle:
Velo Plush VL-8108, Wide with Rubber Bumpers, Black
Seat Post:
Promax, Aluminum Alloy, Single Bolt
Seat Post Length:
350 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
27.2 mm
Rims:
Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, 80mm Width, 36 Hole
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 13 Gauge, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Kenda Krusade, 20" x 4.0" (98-406)
Wheel Sizes:
20 in (50.8cm)Tire Details:
5 to 30 PSI, 0.4 to 2.1 BAR, 30 TPI, Reflective Sidewall Stripe, K-Shield Puncture Protection
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Rear-Mount Adjustable Kickstand (40mm Mounting Tab), Steel Derailleur Guard, Integrated Proprietary LED Headlight (70 Lux), Integrated Spanninga Lineo LED Backlight (2 LED), Neoprene Slap Guard, Aluminum Alloy Bolt-On Rear Rack with Spring Latch (25kg 55lb Max Weight), Plastic Fenders (110mm Width), Black Bottle Cage, Flick Bell on Right
Other:
Locking Removable Seat Tube-Mounted Battery Pack, 1.6lb 3 Amp Charger, 26 Amp Controller, 300lb Maximum Weight Rating
Roberto
5 years agoHi, I am seriously thinking about getting this bike. I would be a first time e-bike rider and this one caught my attention because of the price (compared to other similar models) and because it can be folded and put in the trunk of my car. I had no idea how expensive these bikes could be. I noticed that you have a full electric mountain bike. If you had to go for a folding one, what would be your preference? I guess you cannot compare brands with similar or identical models, but if you had to chose between the rad mini and the spark mini, which one would you go for? Thanks
ReplyDavid
5 years agoHi Roberto, I’m looking for my first ebike too. One thing I noticed was that RadMini has a motor listed as “Motor Weight: 8.7 lbs (3.94 kg)” While Spark Mini has a motor listed as “Motor Weight:10.4 lbs (4.71 kg)” In my mind, the heavier motor should be the “realer” motor.
David
ReplyRoberto Velandia
5 years agoHi David. I finally got my bike and it is awesome. But I’m wondering if you could help me chose a lock for this specific bike. I’d like to have a lock that covers the frame, the rear tire and the post (or bike rack). However, this is impossible for an U lock or a folding lock since the distance between the tire and the frame are well separated by the battery. Any thoughts?
David
5 years agoI just watched a video showing that with a U lock, if you lock the rear wheel itself to the pole, anywhere through the hole that is the back triangle, you have essentially locked the bike not just the wheel, because the rest of the bike can’t easily be removed when the wheel is locked to the pole through the triangle. Even if you loosen up the rear wheel, the bike isn’t loose. If you can get the lock to include any part of the frame, even better. You don’t need it to be the seat post. I’m also going to be buying the Kryptonite Evolution 4 chain lock plus a few others.
ReplyTom
5 years agoI can’t believe you did a video review of this bike without calling out the addition of a bottle cage on the downtube! :-) You are usually so right in there with calling out bottle cage bosses. The price with fenders and rack included, as well as hydraulic brakes, might give the Radpower Mini a run for its money.
Slightly off topic, but when will you be editing/updating your Editor’s Choice categories? Surely with the competition heating up, the Gocycle and Enzo bikes are not still your Best Folding Electric Bikes. The reviews for those two models are well over a year old, and I think the category has really become highly competitive.
No pressure, though! :-)
ReplyMike
5 years agoAwesome review, as always. Thanks for reviewing this. Would not have known about it otherwise. I’m actually between the Rad Mini and this Spark Mini as well. Curious as to what you would prefer. Also, have they given you any idea of when Spark will have this available in the US? Their US website only lets you plug in your email to be updated. Not able to pre-order from here yet, but their Canadian site is accepting pre-orders, with expected shipment late July – early August. And, how would you compare their reputation as a company so far, compared to RadBikes?
ReplyManuel
5 years agoI was just about to purchase the RadMini when I came across the SparkMini review and it has everything iI am looking for. The Canadian website is fully in stock but the US site is completely sold out with no updates. Is the Spark US company still in buisness? I really want to purchase this bike but with their IG account down and their last Facebook post in June 28th it’ll be a real shame
ReplyCourt
5 years agoHi Manuel! I’m not sure, but I’d love to help you find an answer. Perhaps you can email or call their main office. Here’s the contact page.
ReplyLes
5 years agoJust ordered a mini and a bolt today, The mini is pre-ordered for November but the bolt should be here next week (Winnipeg). I couldn’t resist the 17ah battery and hydraulic brakes. When the Mini comes it might be 40 below and 5 meters of snow. 36 years ago when I moved into my house we had a November Blizzard and the snow was 2 cm from the top of my garage door. Weather next week is going to 29C so will give the Bolt a good workout and report back.
ReplyCourt
5 years agoHi Les, thanks for the update! That’s awesome, I’m very excited to hear how you like the bikes. Sorry for the late reply here, I’ve been traveling, covering more bikes ;)
ReplyLes
5 years agoJust ordered a mini and a Bolt on Thursday night , the Mini is on November backorder but the Bolt showed in stoke so it should ship by Monday at the latest. Will give updates as they come
ReplyCourt
5 years agoAwesome! I saw your other comment and apologize for the slow replies and approval, been traveling and filming more bikes! So glad you got the first bike and appreciate the updates, Les :D
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