JOBOBIKE Ace Pro Super Deal blue at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The blue version in the JOBOBIKE Ace Pro offer. The same folding bike as the regular model, in the color least likely to be confused with green when you have two of them standing next to each other. Hydraulic brakes, 20-inch wheels, a low step-through, and a 360-watt-hour battery that fully charges in three hours. Twenty-six kilograms. Below, you’ll find what you get and what to consider before ordering.

What a Super Deal means

The bike is identical to the regular Ace Pro: same frame, same motor, same battery, same warranty. Nothing has been omitted or replaced with a cheaper component. What makes the offer temporary is the stock; once it runs out, the promotion disappears. Don’t let the offer guide your choice: which bike suits you matters more than the moment you happen to place your order. Instead of a chain, it has a belt drive, which requires no maintenance and keeps your clothes clean.

Hydraulic brakes on a folding bike

The standard Ace has mechanical disc brakes, while the Pro has hydraulic ones. You notice the difference immediately in the rain and on a descent: less squeezing force is needed, and braking is easier to modulate. On a 26-kilogram folding bike, that is no minor detail, because all that weight has to be brought to a stop somehow. For anyone who uses the bike daily in city traffic, this is the main difference between the two versions of this model. Hydraulic brakes need bleeding occasionally; otherwise, they require little attention. The lights are permanently mounted on the bike and run on the main battery.

Range of the JOBOBIKE Ace Pro

The 36V, 10 amp-hour battery, totaling 360 watt-hours, is rated for up to 90 kilometers. That is optimistic for this capacity; in practice, expect fifty to sixty kilometers. The three-hour charging time is genuinely impressively short for this battery, though. This means you can top it up between two rides instead of having to wait all evening, which is useful when an unexpectedly long day comes up. You can charge it from a regular wall outlet, so no separate power setup is needed. A battery will last longer if you do not routinely run it completely flat and charge it indoors during winter. The motor uses a torque sensor, so the assistance follows your own pedaling force and starts smoothly when you set off.

Folding, step-through design and weight

Folding takes place at the frame and handlebars, after which the bike fits in a car trunk or the back of a van. At 26 kilograms, it is on the heavy side for a folding bike: you need both hands to lift it, and it is not something to do without thinking. So see this as a bike that is easy to store compactly, not one to carry up a flight of stairs every day. The low step-through design makes getting on and off easy, which is more common with a folding bike.

Who this version is for

For those who had already chosen the Ace Pro and would rather ride in blue than green. The 60-centimeter frame suits riders approximately 1.50 to 1.95 meters tall, with a maximum total weight of 120 kilograms. Note that 26 kilograms is still a lot to lift, and that 20-inch wheels with front suspension only mean you will clearly feel cobblestone streets. For city rides on flat terrain, that is not a problem. If you are unsure about the size, measure your inseam and compare it with the stated values. Anyone who rides it daily will notice these choices sooner than someone who only goes for an occasional ride. The luggage rack uses the MIK system, allowing you to attach and detach bags, baskets and crates in one movement.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

You only notice the difference between mechanical and hydraulic brakes when you try them one after the other, even when there is a special offer. The Ace and Ace Pro are displayed side by side at ten showrooms. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands. If you order online, the bike is delivered to your home ready to ride. Three-year warranty on the frame, and one year on the components and battery. Upon delivery, the bike is assembled and adjusted outside your door.

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