The design,features and fit of this Favoto helmet FT000707-5 are excellent! The magnetic sun visor is well contoured for providing high speed wind blockage. The chin strap combo cushions are well made for very comfortable all day riding periods. The charging port is well positioned for easy access and operation. The LED lighting assembly is very vibrantly visible and versatile for various terrain uses. The inner helmet cushioning and vent webbing is a step above, and it's easy to remove and re-install for cleaning. The helmet design and bright green color is perfect for safety, protection, and around the clock visibility. The asking price is just right.
I had to cut my review short due to it not fitting in here. I will try to post the longer review somewhere else.
After a month and approximately 40 miles, this quirky bike is a fun, well-built transportation device that (mostly) performs as advertised.
I am a 6’ tall, 243 LB rider and I manage to get the max advertised speed, but typically do not exceed 15 mph which is fine for me. With mostly pedal assist and some throttling, I get about 10-12 miles on a single charge before the bike starts to drop in performance. A friend of mine, who is much heavier than me, ran the bike in the highest setting for most of his ride and the battery ended up dying on him after about 10 miles.
Hills can be a problem, as my bike does not do well with them. With pedal assist on the second setting, I can clear a hill but both me and the bike struggle.
The bike folds up easy enough, but the handlebars swing freely and without a strap or something to hold it in place, the bike wants to swing back open when being carried, which can be potentially hazardous.
The tubeless tires are great and have not given me any problems. The brakes are fantastic and have plenty of stopping power. The built-in lights are good enough and well designed for some night riding. The handlebars are fine, but have limited space for add-ons such as mirrors and additional lighting. We made it work on our bikes, but it took some brainstorming.
The seat is nice, but even with the suspension bumps can still be felt many times which can be uncomfortable on longer rides. Even at that, the seat and suspension are still quite nice.
The included basket has held up to us stuffing it with towels and other things that have maxed their storage and caused the Velcro to loosen, but the basket itself has not failed.
Customer support has been somewhat responsive, replying quickly to some of my inquiries and not responding at all to others. I hope this is just a fluke, as I would like to do business with Favoto again in the future, but want to make sure I will be supported.
Overall I recommend the bike. This is my first e-bike and I am mostly pleased with it. I would buy it again. I just hope that Favoto will continue to improve and not steadily decline with their support.
Nicer than I expected, but I don't expect much. They sent me the wrong bike, no shocks, but made it right. Good people.
Priced very affordable for an e-bike and for us seniors it’s very manageable. Going to fold and put in my suv tomorrow take to bike trails in town.
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Worry-Free Purchase Great transportation for my errands. I bought small carrier for the rear that can fit my furbaby.
Nice! Lightweight, easy to adjust and unlatch chin strap.
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We live in a beach community and this bike is amazing. The pedal assist works effortlessly. . The range quoted is very close and if you’re lazy and just throttle, you will drain the battery. I just wish the battery had a little more juice for my ride. My only complaint is the charger that comes with the bike. The green and red light is so dim that you have to be looking at it up close to see whether or not, it’s charging. Overall, the best looking best price bike on the market. One last note is their customer service is by far the best I’ve ever had. We had one issue and they exceeded my expectations.
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Worry-Free Purchase We purchased two of the bikes and they are great. They came early simple to put together and they ride amazingly a lot of fun.
Bought this for my 8 year old son and he loves it, would recommend to anyone, only problem with it was it came with some scratches on it, other than that it is very durable
Easy to assemble, nice style, love the step through and the turquoise color.
It’s my first E-bike, so I was a little overwhelmed, but I feel like I have good footing when I stop, and the bike is well balanced. Love the fat tire and how light it is.
The customer service was very easy to work with, as I had questions, and they immediately responded.
I am happy with my purchase
I am over 6 foot three and this is the only customizable, long handlebar from ground length Bike I have found. No matter your height, making a bike that can adapt to different height. People is an absolute necessity for a comfortable ride. Battery life is honestly reported, unlike other manufacturers. At level two out of five assist, I got 55 miles before it started flashing, and by 58 miles it had still not completely died. I’m sure someone under 240 pounds would easily get the 60 miles they promise in their literature.
I would suggest a minor and a major improvement. Minor: a loud horn like other electric bikes instead of the cheesy bell.
MAJOR: a light on the battery charger large enough to actually see to prevent overcharging the battery (very common easy to use light on virtually every other E bike model. Should’ve been noticed at the factory that the light is microscopically small and can only be seen at certain angles close up: silly oversight,).
Hello Chris,
Thank you for your suggestion. Our publicity is based on real data, so you don't have to worry about it. We will optimize the improvement in the subsequent series.
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Worry-Free Purchase I have two other E bikes from different brands And I will now be selling them. The Favato is perfect. I am 6 foot three and most other E bikes have a 40.6 inch handlebar height from the ground while the Favato has a 47.6 inch handlebar height from ground. The others required spending money on a different headset and extension. The Favato is a perfect height with curved handlebars to enable you to customize it more for a comfortable ride. Even more importantly, the five assist modes instead of just three give superior battery mileage. My other Bikes required a spare battery, while the Favato will easily get 50+ miles on the battery on assist level number two. Perfect!
I’ve rented different bikes also to get a feeling for other brands. The Favato is the best bike ever love it and highly recommend it. Also, it’s mostly assembled so the assembly is easier than my other brand bikes.
(the only improvement I would suggest is an electric horn like my other bikes have. Instead, they provide a phone holder, which is also very handy, but I would probably prefer the horn for safety).
Hello Chris,
Thanks for your serious review, we will consider your suggestions, and constantly improving products to achieve customer satisfaction is our pursuit.
This bike is great for the price. The instructions could be fine tuned and some of the screw and bolts could be better designed for tightening. For example the lock that holds the handle bar is a little loose and requires me to torque the lock itself rather than having a bolt that’s adjustable. Same with the seat. It’s not included that there’s a piece on the back wheel of your bike that needs to be screwed on as well. It’s this loose metal wire. I had to watch a video from someone on YouTube from someone else who also purchased it to understand what needed to be done there. Also got the mirrors and those are a bit of a nightmare because they’re not well designed for optimal adjustments and tightening. They flop around and defeat the purpose/unable to use currently.
Runs battery down on level 3 after 10-11 mile bike. Halfway on lvl 2 for the same distance. Haven’t used lvl one much. Just staging this for visibility not as a criticism. I just bring my charger around with me so the bike can charge while I’m working. Again, solid bike! Love zooming around on it during my commute.
Not knowing what you are buying when shopping online, you just hope you're not ripped off. That wasn't the issue here, this bike is probably the best value for the money. It's a beast, and super easy to put together. The other thing I was impressed on, was how fast it was delivered.
Easy to drive comfortably my son loves it !
EDITED - Favoto came through and sent a bike that works. We love it! Thank you Favoto for making this right!!
[Original Review] Tried everything, followed startup instructions. Got the light and screen to work once on the ebike, but never able to ride it. Contacted support, hopefully they're able to help! Battery might be DOA.
We are sorry that there was some problem with the ebike, we have sent you a new one, hope everything goes well
Try to ride to working place today , total distance round trip is 20 miles , very good to ride for short distance to commute.
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Favoto Flip Folding Electric Bike Love this bike it’s their older model and discontinued so I’m glad I bought it cause it’s sturdy and well built has power to back up its off road use and hills are no issue for the motor as long as you change the gears like a normal rider will do on any vehicle “love it”
