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Fiido C21 vs Velotric Fold 1

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,099–$1,299, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Fold 1 carries 399 Wh more battery.
  • The Fold 1 assists 13 mph faster.
  • The Fold 1 carries 176 lb more total load.
  • The C21 is 24.4 lb lighter.
  • The C21 costs $200 less.
  • The C21 claims 7 more miles of range.
  • The C21 uses a torque sensor; the Fold 1 uses a cadence sensor.
  • The C21 is rigid; the Fold 1 is hardtail (front only).
  • The C21 has no throttle; the Fold 1 has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

C21Fold 1
Headline
Price$1,099$1,299
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$5.26 per Wh$2.14 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—70 Nm
Motor power250 W750 W
Peak power—1050 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeMivice M080Velotric
SensorTorqueCadence
Battery & range
Battery208.8 Wh608 Wh
Voltage—48V
CellsDMEGC18650
Range (claim)62 mi55 mi
Range as statedUp to 62.14 milesUp to 55 miles pedal assist, 45 miles on throttle
Est. real range17 mi30 mi
Estimate assumes12 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight38.6 lb63 lb
Max load264 lb440 lb
Rack capacity—120 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed15.5 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed7-speed
Drivetrain9-speedShimano 7-speed (11-28T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid60 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires700 x 40c (27.6 x 1.57 in), CST or Kenda20 x 3.0 puncture resistant
Display2.4" color LCD1.8" LCD
FrameAluminum alloyAluminum alloy
SizesM, L, XLOne size (4'9" to 6'5")
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackNoYes
KickstandYesYes
Safety—UL 2849*
Safety certification—UL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itProduct pages show a "CE/UKCA/UL Certified" badge without naming a UL standard; the FAQs list EN15194, CE, UN38.3 and MSDS. Only the Titan cargo bike shows a UL 2849 certificateMost Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsFrame 36 months; motor, battery, display, controller, fork and drivetrain 24 months; torque sensor 6 months; lights, wheels and wear parts 3 months (brand policy)2 Year Warranty (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from fiido.com on 09/30/2026 and www.velotricbike.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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