The latest contender that I've been able to trial is the Xiaomi Mi Smart electric folding bike – exclusive to Halfords in the UK, but available worldwide. And it is superb value for money.

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The riding position and overall feel of the Impel is also better, which is probably a matter of Halfords knowing more about bike construction ... and Canyon models, the folding miracle that ...