ADO Air 20S at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The ADO Air 20S is the folding model in the Air range: eighteen kilograms, 20-inch wheels, a carbon belt and a torque sensor. That weight is what this bike is all about, because an e-bike you can carry up a flight of stairs with one hand or put in a car trunk is a different bike from one you always leave outside. On search pages, the 20S and the Pro are constantly mixed up, so that is where we start.

Difference between the Air 20S and the Air 20 Pro

Both fold up and share the same compact frame on 20-inch wheels with carbon belt drive. The difference lies in the drivetrain and finish: the 20S is the simplest version with a single fixed gear, while the Pro and Ultra come with more motor power and an automatic hub. For short city rides on flat terrain, that extra technology adds little. If you ride longer distances into a headwind or your route includes a bridge, you will notice the difference.

Folding and carrying

The 20S folds in the middle of the frame and at the handlebars, after which you can put it in a car trunk or take it indoors. Eighteen kilograms is light for an e-bike, although it is still a weight you lift with two hands rather than one finger. For a train or an apartment without storage, that does make a difference. It has no suspension, which explains some of its low weight, and you notice that on cobblestone streets.

Range of the ADO Air 20S

The stated range is up to 100 kilometers with a 36V, 9.6 amp-hour Samsung battery. That is optimistic for this capacity and applies to a light rider in the lowest assistance mode. In everyday use, you will realistically get around forty to fifty kilometers, which is still a week of riding for most commuters. Charging takes four to six hours. The maximum total weight is 120 kilograms, so heavy groceries or a second person are not included. Charging is done via a standard wall outlet, so you do not need any special equipment.

Carbon belt and torque sensor

The carbon belt does not need lubrication, does not rust, and keeps your trouser leg clean—especially convenient if you regularly bring your bike indoors. The torque sensor measures how hard you push on the pedals and adjusts the assistance accordingly, instead of simply activating as soon as the pedals turn. This makes riding smoother, especially when setting off and at intersections. Hydraulic disc brakes let you stop with little effort, even when it rains.

Who is the ADO Air 20S for?

For commuters who combine cycling with the train or car, and for people without ground-floor storage. The frame suits riders approximately 1.50 to 1.95 metres tall. One thing to note: there is no suspension and only one fixed gear, so you sacrifice comfort on poor road surfaces and in headwinds. If you ride the same route every day without needing to carry the bike, a regular city bike with larger wheels will be more comfortable. For anyone who regularly needs to lift the bike, its low weight is precisely the main selling point.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Folding is something you have to try once to know whether it suits you, so come and try it out. You can do that at ten showrooms and immediately see the difference compared with the Pro. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands. When ordered online, the bike is delivered to your home ready to ride, assembled and adjusted. Insurance can be arranged when you place your order. Three years’ warranty on the frame and one year on the components and battery.

Also see: ADO folding bikes | ADO e-bikes | folding bikes | foldable electric bikes