LELEKUAI T5-5 Folding Electric Bike: Perfect for City Commuting?

This LELEKUAI folding electric bike is all about being cheap and easy to carry around. At just $169, it's incredibly affordable for a UL-certified e-bike, which is really important because it means the battery won't catch fire like cheap knockoffs. The bike folds up into a small package thanks to those tiny 14-inch wheels, making it super easy to store in a closet, throw in your car trunk, or take on public transportation. It comes completely put together, so you just unfold it and go. The 560-watt motor gets you up to 24 miles per hour, and you can choose between three levels of help from the motor or just pedal on your own.

This bike is perfect for people who live in apartments with no storage space, folks who need to combine biking with buses or trains, or anyone who wants the cheapest safe electric bike they can find. It's great for short trips around the neighborhood, riding to the corner store, or going a few miles to work on flat roads. The bike can handle riders up to 350 pounds, which is pretty good. If you mostly ride on smooth pavement and your trips are under 10 miles each way, this bike will work well for you.

However, those tiny wheels are a big problem for comfort. Every crack in the sidewalk and pothole feels much bigger than on a regular bike. The battery is small so you probably only get 20-30 miles before you need to charge it up again. There are no lights built in, so riding at night means buying and attaching separate lights. If you're tall, the bike might feel cramped and uncomfortable. And if you have hills to climb, the weak motor will struggle compared to more powerful e-bikes. Skip this bike if you need to go far, ride on bumpy roads, climb steep hills, or want a comfortable all-day riding experience.