Fiido C11 Pro at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The Fiido C11 Pro is Fiido’s version equipped with a torque sensor, which is also the main difference from the standard C11. A torque sensor measures how hard you pedal and adjusts the motor’s assistance accordingly, rather than simply activating as soon as the pedals turn. The result feels more like riding a regular bicycle with a tailwind than like riding a bike that pushes you forward. It is also a lightweight city bike with 28-inch wheels and a low step-through frame. Before ordering, people mainly want to know about the difference from the C11, the range, and the regulations.

Difference between the Fiido C11 and the C11 Pro

The Pro has a torque sensor, hydraulic disc brakes, and a larger battery. The standard C11 uses a cadence sensor, which only detects that you are pedaling. In practice, you notice the difference especially when pulling away and at intersections: the Pro accelerates gradually, while the standard version kicks in in bursts. If you ride through the city every day with lots of traffic lights, you will feel that difference on every ride. If you mainly ride long, straight stretches, it is less noticeable, and the cheaper version is perfectly fine.

Fiido C11 Pro range

The 48V, 499Wh battery provides a range of approximately 104 kilometers. This is the manufacturer’s figure in the lowest assistance mode on flat terrain. In modes three or four, with a headwind and a bag on the rack, a more realistic range is around sixty to seventy kilometers. For most commuters, that is still more than a week of riding on a single charge. The battery is removable and fully charges in five hours, so you can charge it indoors without having to carry the bike upstairs.

Is the Fiido C11 Pro legal in the Netherlands?

Yes. The motor delivers 250 W, the assistance runs up to 25 kilometers per hour, and the bike will not move without you pedaling. That makes it an ordinary electric bicycle: no license plate, no helmet requirement, and no driver’s license. The fact that the C11 Pro looks sporty and rides on 28-inch wheels makes no difference to the rules. You may occasionally come across instructions online for modifying these types of bikes to go faster. If you do that, its legal status changes and the warranty becomes void.

Riding on 28-inch wheels with a low step-through

Large wheels roll more easily over long distances, which is exactly what you want on a commute. The combination with a low step-through is less common: usually, you have to choose between easy mounting and a sporty frame. Here, you don’t. There is suspension at the front to absorb the worst bumps and curbs, while the bike has no rear suspension, keeping its weight down to 25 kilos. That makes a difference when you occasionally have to carry it up a step or two.

Who is the Fiido C11 Pro for?

The 57-centimeter frame suits riders from approximately 1.70 to 2.05 meters tall, so this is not a bike for shorter people. The maximum total weight is 120 kilos, including luggage. If you are looking for a bike for commuting on paved roads, this is a good choice. If you regularly want to ride on unpaved terrain or go on vacation with a heavy load, a model with rear suspension and a sturdier rack would be a better choice.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

You can test-ride the C11 Pro at ten showrooms, which is particularly recommended with a torque sensor, because you only feel the difference from a cadence sensor once you are riding it. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 service points in the Netherlands. Ordering online means it will be delivered to your home ready to ride, fully assembled and adjusted. Insurance can be added directly to your order. The warranty is three years on the frame and one year on the moving parts and battery.

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