JOBOBIKE Ace Pro green at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The green JOBOBIKE Ace Pro is the most eye-catching of the two versions. That works well on a compact folding bike, because the small frame keeps the color from looking too heavy. What sets this version apart from the standard Ace is its hydraulic brakes, which are no small detail on a 26-kilogram bike. You also get 20-inch wheels, a low step-through, a 360-watt-hour battery, and Bluetooth connectivity with your phone.

Difference from the regular Ace

It’s in the brakes. The standard Ace has mechanical disc brakes, while this version has hydraulic ones. You notice the difference immediately in the rain and on a descent: you don’t have to squeeze as hard, and braking is more precise. That matters on a 26-kilogram folding bike, because that weight has to be brought to a stop somehow. The rest of the bike is identical: the same frame, the same battery, the same Bluetooth, and the same low step-through. The drivetrain uses a belt instead of a chain: no lubrication, no rust, and no grease on your trouser leg.

JOBOBIKE Ace Pro range

With 36V and 10 amp-hours, it has a capacity of 360 watt-hours, officially providing around 50 kilometers of range. That’s a modest and therefore reliable figure: you can actually cover that distance in everyday use. If you ride five kilometers each way to work, it will last you an entire week. Charging takes four to six hours, so plug it in at night and it will be ready the next morning. You can charge it from a regular wall outlet, so no separate setup is needed. A battery lasts longer if you don’t routinely drain it completely and charge it indoors in winter. A torque sensor determines how much assistance you receive based on your own pedaling force, allowing the motor to engage gradually instead of shifting in bursts.

Folding 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 twenty-six kilograms, it is on the heavy side for a folding bike, and you notice that the first time you lift it. So think of it as a bike for compact storage, not for carrying up stairs every day or taking on the train. It works perfectly well in a shed or hallway.

Low step-through and Bluetooth

The low step-through makes getting on and off easy, which is more often necessary with a folding bike than with a regular city bike. With Bluetooth, you can connect the bike to your phone to adjust settings and view your rides. Practical, but not essential. There is suspension at the front to absorb curbs and bumps; the rear has no suspension. The lights are permanently mounted and run on the main battery, so loose batteries are not needed.

Who is this version for

For anyone looking for a first electric bike that can be stored compactly, wants hydraulic brakes, and would rather not ride a black or gray bike. The 60-centimeter frame suits riders approximately 1.50 to 1.95 meters tall, with a maximum total weight of 120 kilograms. Keep in mind that 26 kilograms is still a lot to lift, and that 20-inch wheels with front suspension only transmit more of the bumps on cobblestone streets than larger wheels. Anyone who rides it daily will notice these choices sooner than someone who only takes an occasional ride. Consider where you will store the bike, as that often matters more than the specifications. Thanks to the MIK system on the luggage rack, you can switch between a bag, basket, or crate in one motion.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

You only feel the difference between mechanical and hydraulic brakes when you try them one after the other. At ten showrooms, the Ace and Ace Pro are displayed side by side, and you can schedule a test ride right away. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands. When ordered online, the bike arrives at your home ready to ride. There is a three-year warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on the components and battery. You can pay in full or in installments. Upon delivery, the bike is assembled and adjusted at your door.

See also: JOBOBIKE folding bikes | JOBOBIKE | folding bikes | foldable electric bikes