{"id":501036,"date":"2022-10-14T19:15:30","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T16:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-10-14T19:15:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T16:15:30","slug":"beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Beginner-Friendly and Foldable! \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3df3c391dd3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3df3c391dd3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CBeginner-Friendly_and_Foldable_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Beginner-Friendly and Foldable! \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#Specs\" >Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#Initial_Setup_Process\" >Initial Setup Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#Design_Adjustability\" >Design &amp; Adjustability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#Battery_Life_Charging\" >Battery Life &amp; Charging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#The_Riding_Experience\" >The Riding Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#Folding_Unfolding_the_Bike\" >Folding &amp; Unfolding the Bike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#Verdict_The_D3_Pro_Mini_Is_a_Compact_and_Affordable_E-Bike\" >Verdict: The D3 Pro Mini Is a Compact and Affordable E-Bike<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/beginner-friendly-and-foldable-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CBeginner-Friendly_and_Foldable_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Beginner-Friendly and Foldable! \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$699.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-133097\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/35bb9c21.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Fiido D3 Pro Mini Electric Bike sitting on shaded path next to white brick wall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Fiido e-bike is an affordable and stowable entry worth your consideration.<\/p>\n<p>Electric bikes are intriguing and incredibly cool contraptions. And just like electric cars, they\u2019re not super budget-friendly\u2014except this one. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiido.com%2Fproducts%2Ffiido-d3-pro-mini-electric-bike%3Fvariant%3D40044198756548&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">D3 Pro Mini from Fiido<\/a> gives people the e-bike experience at a more affordable price while still delivering a healthy battery life and plenty of power.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, $699.99 isn\u2019t a small sum of money, but most e-bikes are priced at well over $1,000, sometimes closer to $2,000. Plus, it folds! It\u2019s already a pretty small bike when it\u2019s unfolded, but the fact that it can get even smaller makes it perfect for anyone who doesn\u2019t have a ton of extra space.<\/p>\n<p>My riding experience with Fiido\u2019s D3 Pro Mini has been an absolute joy. An e-bike gives you that nostalgic feel of riding your bike as a kid, but also the exhilarating thrill of fast speeds. But aside from feeling the wind in my hair and internally screaming, \u201cWhee!\u201d there\u2019s a lot to love about this e-bike.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Super compact form factor<\/li>\n<li>Feels great, even at higher speeds<\/li>\n<li>Decent battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wish it folded more<\/li>\n<li>Pricey, but much more affordable than other e-bikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">Review Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Voltage:<\/strong> 36V<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery:<\/strong> 7.8Ah \/ 280.8Wh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery Cycle Times:<\/strong> 800 times<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging Time:<\/strong> 5 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moped Mode Range:<\/strong> 37.2 miles (60 km)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Speed:<\/strong> 16MPH (25 km\/h)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max Load:<\/strong> 265 lbs (120 kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Net Weight:<\/strong> 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tire Size:<\/strong> 14-inch x 2.125-inch<\/li>\n<li><strong>E-bike Size (LxWxH):<\/strong> 1250mm x 580mm x 1000mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Folding Size (LxWxH):<\/strong> 1250mm x 400mm x 630mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Initial_Setup_Process\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Initial Setup Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I thought setting up the D3 Pro Mini was going to be a task and a half, but it was super simple. The bike came in a box with the handlebar folded down, so to completely set it up, all I had to do was unfold the handlebars and attach the seat, pedals, and the brake light\u2014which I think might have been a freebie sent with the bike. The brake light had a $29.99 price tag sticker on the box, but I can\u2019t find this particular light on Fiido\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>After everything was attached, I chose a spot to plug the charger into the wall and hooked up the bike to fully charge it before taking it out. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiido.com%2Fproducts%2Ffiido-seatpost-pump&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">bike seat post<\/a> I received had a built-in air pump\u2014which I found as an add-on item on the website for $69.99\u2014so I also aired up the tires a bit while it was charging. Then, I positioned all the adjustable pieces to my liking, and it was ready to go.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Adjustability\"><\/span>Design &amp; Adjustability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133099\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8b409c20.jpg\" alt=\"Front wheel of Fiido D3 Pro Mini Electric Bike parked on grass\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The D3 Pro Mini E-Bike has a pretty snazzy design. There are plenty of attractive e-bikes on the market, but there are also some e-bikes that don\u2019t try to hide the battery, resulting in a design that\u2019s not very picturesque. Luckily, the D3 Pro Mini hides its battery within the frame and delivers a clean, striking design, whether you get the white or black frame.<\/p>\n<p>Its form factor resembles a BMX bike, which is typically lower to the ground and has a smaller frame and tires. If you need something that\u2019s compact and won\u2019t take up a ton of space in your home or garage, it\u2019s perfect for that. When you fold down the handlebar and fold in the brake pedals, it gets even more compact.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133101\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1d7f9e30.jpg\" alt=\"Rear wheel of Fiido D3 Pro Mini Electric Bike parked on grass\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fiido boasts that this is one of the lightest e-bikes on the market, and while that\u2019s true, I wouldn\u2019t say that the bike is lightweight. At just under 40 pounds, the D3 Pro Mini is easy to lift over a home\u2019s threshold or carry for short distances. But if you have to haul this bike up three flights of stairs to your apartment, I don\u2019t think it\u2019d be an easy breezy experience. That said, it is lighter than other e-bikes, including <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/121536\/velotric-discover-1-e-bike-review-an-affordable-comfortable-cruiser\/\">Velotric\u2019s Discover 1 E-Bike we reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>The bike is highly adjustable. You can modify the handlebar height, angle of the handlebar, and seat height. Also, I\u2019m not sure why you would want to, but you can offset the handlebar to the right or left. As far as I could tell, there were no settings to adjust anything with the built-in headlight or the horn.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life_Charging\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Battery Life &amp; Charging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133100\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cd83d67c.jpg\" alt=\"Motor, light, and horn controls on the Fiido D3 Pro Mini Electric Bike left handle bar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For casual use and even casual commuter use\u2014depending on how far from your job you live\u2014you probably wouldn\u2019t need to charge this e-bike more than once a week. The D3 Pro Mini has a max range of 37.2 miles and takes about five hours to fully charge.<\/p>\n<p>How fast the battery runs down depends on how much you\u2019re pedaling versus how much work the motor is doing. After roughly two hours worth of riding\u2014half with pedal-assist and half using only the motor\u2014the battery was at three out of five bars. Even if I take this bike out every single day for 15 to 30 minutes, I think I could get one to two weeks out of it before charging it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Riding_Experience\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">The Riding Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People say you never forget how to ride a bike, and apparently, that\u2019s true. It\u2019s been at least seven years since I rode a regular bike, and I\u2019ve never tried an e-bike out before. Needless to say, I was nervous about getting on this thing for the first time. Luckily, I had the hang of it instantly. If you\u2019ve ever ridden a regular bike before, riding the D3 Pro Mini will be a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>After powering on the display, there are two different ways you can get going on the bike. You can start pedaling, and after you reach a certain speed, the motor automatically kicks on. Or, you can use the throttle on the right handlebar for an easier start. I\u2019m a weary rider, so I always started off my rides by pedaling because I felt like I had more control. However, my husband always used the throttle\u2014but he rides a motorcycle, so riding this e-bike was a purely exciting experience for him.<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t imagine why anyone would ever manually pedal this e-bike, but I had to test it\u2014you know, for science. It\u2019s hard. Because of the way that pedal-assist motors are designed, e-bikes are often harder to pedal than traditional bikes with the power off. Plus, they\u2019re typically heavier. However, it\u2019s nice to know that the D3 Pro Mini can be pedaled just in case I\u2019m out and the battery dies on me.<\/p>\n<p>There are three different gears to switch between by pushing a button on the display. You can see which gear you\u2019re in at any time by looking at the digital display. First gear delivers the least amount of power\u2014and therefore speed\u2014while third gear delivers the most. I felt comfortable riding at all speeds, though I preferred to work my way up to third gear instead of starting out there.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133096\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6fca85ef.jpg\" alt=\"Fiido D3 Pro Mini Electric Bike seat with attached tail light\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The D3 Pro Mini is a compact e-bike with small wheels . There\u2019s a reason the word \u201cMini\u201d is in its title. That said, I really wish the wheels were just a little bit bigger. There were times that it made me nervous to ride or take a turn at such a high speed because I was so low to the ground. You can raise the height of the seat and the handlebar, but obviously not the height of the brake pedals. As I became more comfortable riding the bike, this nervousness of being so close to the ground wore off a tad.<\/p>\n<p>I was impressed by the brakes on this bad boy. It has front and rear brakes, both connected to mechanisms on the left and right sides of the handlebar. I got up to max speed\u2014about 15 miles per hour\u2014and tried stopping as fast as possible. The bike does a great job braking at high speeds, though it does skid slightly.<\/p>\n<p>Still, it\u2019s good to know that you can brake quickly in case of an emergency. Slowing down at a more reasonable pace feels smooth, and as long as you\u2019re paying attention to your surroundings, this braking experience will be the norm.<\/p>\n<p>Making tight turns or U-turns is definitely something you should practice in a parking lot to get comfortable with. Because the motor automatically kicks on after you start pedaling, trying to U-turn from a static position feels unsafe because halfway through your turn, you jolt forward. You either have to use the remainder of your bike\u2019s speed as it slows down or walk the bike through the turn, which only makes sense if you\u2019re not on a busy street.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133098\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ac4c7bf1.jpg\" alt=\"Fiido D3 Pro Mini Electric Bike standing in the grass next to an old wooden fence\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If your town is bike-friendly\u2014with either bike lanes or people who are friendly to bikes riding in the car lane\u2014then it\u2019s probably okay to use in the streets. Otherwise, I\u2019d stick to residential areas and bike-specific areas. The area I\u2019m currently in doesn\u2019t have a lot of bikers, so motorists aren\u2019t always the most courteous and there aren\u2019t many bike lanes.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few other small tidbits worth noting from my riding experience. The horn works and will definitely catch someone\u2019s attention, but it\u2019s a super annoying sound. If you\u2019ve ever heard the difference between a car horn and a motorcycle horn, it sounded closer to a motorcycle horn but more high-pitched and squeaky.<\/p>\n<p>The bike has an IP54 water-resistant rating, which means you can ride it in light rain but shouldn\u2019t ride it in heavy rain. Then, I went over quite a few bumps and patches of rough road while riding through my neighborhood. Overall, the bike handled everything flawlessly.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Folding_Unfolding_the_Bike\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Folding &amp; Unfolding the Bike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I had never heard of a folding e-bike before the D3 Pro Mini. I\u2019ve seen regular bikes that fold before, but never an e-bike. To be honest, I expected a bit more folding action than what the D3 Pro Mini gave me. After looking through Fiido\u2019s website, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiido.com%2Fproducts%2Ffiido-d4s-electric-folding-bike&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">D4S Folding E-Bike<\/a> resembles more of what I expected.<\/p>\n<p>With the D3 Pro Mini, the only part that truly folds is the handlebar. The brake pedals can also fold in to make the form factor thinner. However, I think that the D3 Pro Mini\u2019s form factor is already so small that it doesn\u2019t need to fold much to fit into small spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Folding and unfolding everything is a fast and easy process. The brake pedals have a mechanism in the middle that you have to push in, and then you can raise or lower the brake pedals. For the handlebar, there\u2019s a hinge that allows them to fold and unfold. When you bring the handlebar up, you have to lock them into place with a tightening latch that\u2019s on the pole. Then, before unfolding the handlebar, you have to release this latch.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verdict_The_D3_Pro_Mini_Is_a_Compact_and_Affordable_E-Bike\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Verdict: The D3 Pro Mini Is a Compact and Affordable E-Bike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fiido\u2019s D3 Pro Mini is a compact e-bike that\u2019s fairly powerful. If you\u2019re specifically looking for a foldable e-bike that can fit into tight spaces and is relatively affordable, I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll be disappointed with this one. That said, Fiido has <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiido.com%2Fcollections%2Ffolding-electric-bikes&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">other folding e-bikes<\/a> for about the same price that are able to fold into an even more compact shape, but I haven\u2019t personally tested any of those. But they don\u2019t cost much more, and the specs are better, on paper at least they might be the better buy.<\/p>\n<p>If you have the space, I think a larger e-bike from Fiido is worth the extra money. A larger frame and bigger wheels translates to a more comfortable ride\u2014at least, for me\u2014and it\u2019s also able to accommodate a bigger battery and\/or motor for more power and longevity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$699.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Super compact form factor<\/li>\n<li>Feels great, even at higher speeds<\/li>\n<li>Decent battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wish it folded more<\/li>\n<li>Pricey, but much more affordable than other e-bikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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