Fiido Nomads Pro at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The Fiido Nomads Pro is the most fully equipped version of Fiido's sporty e-bike: a mid-drive motor instead of a hub motor, four-piston hydraulic brakes, and an air-sprung front fork with 120 millimeters of travel. Twenty-nine-inch wheels, nine Shimano gears, and a high frame. This is equipment you would normally find on mountain bikes, here in a bike that is equally at home on asphalt.

Difference from the regular Nomads

Three things. The Pro has a mid-drive motor instead of a hub motor, four-piston brakes instead of two-piston brakes, and an air-sprung fork instead of a standard hydraulic one. You notice all three as soon as the terrain gets rougher or the slope gets steeper. If you ride exclusively on asphalt, you do not need that extra equipment, and the standard version is more than sufficient. If you regularly ride on gravel or forest paths, the Pro comes into its own. Small differences like these become more significant the more often you use the bike. That may sound like a detail, but it adds up on your daily route.

Air-sprung fork with 120 millimeters of travel

An air-sprung fork can be adjusted to your weight by adding or releasing air, whereas a regular steel spring has a fixed stiffness. One hundred and twenty millimeters of travel is substantial and comes from the world of mountain biking. On rough terrain, you notice the difference immediately in your wrists and shoulders. On smooth asphalt, such a fork absorbs some pedaling energy, so for exclusively urban use it is more than you need.

Mid-drive motor and four pistons

The mid-drive motor is located at the bottom bracket and delivers its power through the nine gears, making pedaling easier rather than pushing you from behind. On a slope or loose terrain, that makes a big difference compared with a hub motor. The brakes have four pistons per caliper instead of two, providing more braking power with the same lever force and distributing heat more effectively on a long descent.

Range of the Fiido Nomads Pro

The removable 36V, 11.6 amp-hour battery, with a total capacity of 417 watt-hours, is rated for approximately 75 kilometers. That is a precise figure and therefore probably more realistic than a rounded hundred. If you ride a lot on rough terrain or in the highest assist level, you will get less. Charging takes six hours. Because the battery is removable, you can charge it indoors while the bike remains in the shed. Do not leave the battery outside in freezing temperatures, as this can reduce its capacity over time. You can charge it from a regular wall outlet, so no separate power supply is needed.

Who is the Fiido Nomads Pro for?

For riders approximately 1.75 to 2.10 meters tall who do not stick to asphalt and want the equipment of a sport bike. The maximum total weight is 120 kilograms. The step-over height is high, so you swing your leg over the frame. If you only ride short distances through a busy city center, this model is oversized and a regular city bike would be more practical. When making your decision, consider where you will store the bike, as that often matters more than the specifications. For commuting within built-up areas, this equipment is more than sufficient.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

You only notice the benefits of an air-sprung fork and a mid-drive motor once you are riding, so take it for a spin. You can schedule a test ride at ten showrooms and compare the Nomads with the Nomads Pro. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 service points in the Netherlands. When ordered online, the bike is delivered to your home ready to ride. The frame comes with a three-year warranty, and the components and battery with a one-year warranty. Upon delivery, the bike is assembled and adjusted at your door. After delivery, you have fourteen days to take a test ride.

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