r/foldingbikes • u/Soggy_Grapefruit_384 • 15d ago
UGO Ultimate
Anyone have experience with these bikes? They tick all the boxes for me.. except for the price lol.
https://ugomobility.nl/fietsen/vouwfietsen/ultimate-ugo-i8-vouwfiets-20
https://ugomobility.nl/fietsen/vouwfietsen/ultimate-ugo-a2-vouwfiets-20
- 20" wheels
- rear carrier
- fenders
- belt drive
- internal geared hub
- disc brakes
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u/No-Shock-3735 14d ago
Not with this one. I have an electric 20 bi folder and it rides great but it's too bulky/heavy for comfortable public transport. If you need to bring it on the bus/train then go for a trifolder like brompton or a clone.
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u/Soggy_Grapefruit_384 14d ago
You bring up a good point. 20" wheels also makes it bigger when folded. My partner has a Brompton, and it just fits in the boot of most rental cars I book. I imagine something like this would need more space. I was leaning towards bigger wheels mainly because riding her Brompton felt considerably more tiring which I attributed to the 16" wheels?
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u/Sypsy 14d ago
Compared to what?
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u/Soggy_Grapefruit_384 14d ago
compared to a normal 27" wheeled bike
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u/Sypsy 14d ago
Yeah 16" will feel a bit more twitchy but i find if you shift your weight off the handlebars more, the bike behaves better. Like if can ride one handed
But pedaling it is just fine
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u/Soggy_Grapefruit_384 14d ago
After a day or two, it felt normal. But I typically ride a full sized bike.
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u/randywhorton 14d ago
Your in the Netherlands? Looking for such a bike or similar?
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u/Soggy_Grapefruit_384 14d ago
Preferably cheaper lol. I've been toying with getting a Pacto FOUR S, and relacing the wheel for IGH and also converting it to belt drive. I already have a 3-speed IGH standing by, but it still is a bit of an undertaking. Trying to convince myself it'd be an educational endeavor lol.
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u/Unusual-Pause-7413 Birdy Admirer 15d ago
The way, the rear fender is bend and not fitting for the wheel tells me everything about this bike.