There’s no doubting the practicality of the folding bicycle, but small wheels can feel at the mercy of pot-holed city streets – a challenge the Fat Bad overcomes with balloon tyres sitting on reinforced 4” rims.
Fat Bad
Available in matt black, matt green, fluorescent green or pearl white and with a choice of 250-watt or 500-watt motor, the Fat Bad manages up to 43 miles before a charge.
The 25-kg bike does not fold as efficiently as a Brompton – it’s like a Dahon, with hinges on the frame’s central tube and handlebar stem.
At current exchange rates, the 250-watt version of the Fat Bad costs £1,135. A manufacturer’s warranty covers the frames for seven years, the battery and mechanical components for two years and electrical parts for one year.
The ethical choice
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Guy Trench
How can i try one & buy in the South of the UK