"In recent years, we've seen many folding e-bikes in the US market creep up in weight, sometimes exceeding 70 lbs. In rare cases, they've even tipped the scales at 80+ lbs, making them as hefty as many full size e-bikes on the heavy end of the spectrum. Considering that their hinged frames are often marketed as making folding e-bikes easier to transport and smaller to store, this relatively high weight might seem counterintuitive."
"You might expect a lighter-weight folding bike to sacrifice power, but the Defiant is equipped to go toe-to-toe with many of its heavier peers. The bike features a powerful 750W rear-hub motor with a cadence sensor. With a maximum pedal-assisted speed of 20 mph, it pedals easily and can make short work of hills. Another thing that sets the Defiant apart from many other folding e-bikes is that it rolls on 4-inch knobby fat tires."
Folding e-bikes in the US market have grown heavier, often exceeding 70–80+ lbs, undermining their transport and storage advantages. The Jupiter Defiant weighs under 60 lbs, and about 52 lbs without the battery, making it notably more portable. The bike uses a 750W rear-hub motor with a cadence sensor and delivers pedal-assist up to 20 mph, enabling strong hill-climbing performance. The Defiant rolls on unusually wide 4-inch knobby fat tires, which increase stability and provide extra cushioning on loose or rough terrain. The combination of lower weight, power, and wide tires positions the Defiant as a portable yet capable folding e-bike.
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