It’s important to note that when evaluating ADO AIR, I did find a few issues. The absence of suspension might be problematic. The ADO Air isn’t the most comfortable bike to ride on bumpy roads. Because of the sturdy frame, you can see every dip and divot in the road surface. Because it is an upgraded bicycle, the pedal and accelerator modes can now be switched freely according to the laws of different countries; It’s also easy to squeeze through tight gaps – like standstill traffic – thanks to the smaller width handlebars, so you can kiss congestion goodbye.

The three assistance levels are nicely calibrated too. The manual suggests they cut out at different speeds, but I didn’t find that to be the case. Even in level one, the motor contributed all the way up to 25km/h – it just wasn’t doing quite as much as in either of the two higher levels. Here at ebiketips we tend to think that’s a better way of setting up an e-bike than having lower assistance levels that are only there for riding at 15km/h or whatever. Like many inexpensive ebikes in its class, the ADO Air includes a battery metre that provides inaccurate readings when the bike is under heavy load. For instance, the LED display showed that while rising, the battery life was around one segment lower than it had been while lying flat. Even though this typographical issue didn’t cause much of a problem, it’s something to bear in mind if you’re considering buying this product. The bike also includes a front headlight, and a rear taillight. On the left side of the adjustable in-height front handlebar, next to the LED display and the rear brake lever, are the controls for these parts. The front brake lever, the throttle thumb pad, and an in-line gear indicator are all located on the right side. Get in the saddle and there is much to enjoy about the ADO Air 20, albeit with a couple of potentially major provisos. During this journey, I would estimate that I pedalled for around 30% of the time, with the ADO Air’s engine doing the most of the effort. Because of this, I never got fatigued and didn’t have to exert myself much to climb hills. But it was not expected that the motor would have to be pushed up higher slopes.

I bought the ADO Air 20 ebike for me and my wife and so far we have driven +-120km each. We love them!

The ADO Air also comes with a carbon belt drive and an exposed derailleur. Two 20 x 1.75 all-season tyres with a 20-inch diameter are mounted on the bike’s wheels. To provide stopping force, the ADO Air’s front and rear hydraulic single-piston disc brake callipers are connected to matched 160mm cross-drilled brake rotors. Okay, it’s not a mid-motor e-MTB, it’s a single-speed city bike – but heavier riders in particular might find they’re applying the label ‘challenging’ to rather more terrain than they anticipated. When you receive the bike , the bike only has pedal and pedal assist mode, and the accelerator does not work; It would be an understatement to say that riding the ADO Air is fun. When you touch the throttle, the motor produces a noticeable pull in addition to giving the impression that the machine is lightweight and manoeuvrable. It is less stiff and more responsive. I felt euphoric simply thinking about how it seems like you’re driving a speedy mini-moped to fly through traffic at top speed. You can follow this video to adjust to Pedal Assist Mode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Z051hcSfHrM&feature=emb_logo"If a marshmallow-soft ride is what you’re searching for, you won’t find it here. That could offend some people both physically and figuratively. For someone like me, who has prior experience riding a fixed-gear bike around London, it might not be an issue. The bicycle can be folded in half and weighs about 16 kg (35.2 lbs). The bike has a range of up to 100 km (62 miles) on a single charge thanks to a 37 Nm motor and a 36 V battery. The Air also includes an inbuilt IPS display and a remote control app.

The IPS colour display is really clear and easy to read in bright light and has an IPX7 rating, meaning it can be submerged up to 1 metre in water for 30 minutes?! The Air is however unquestionably built for flat terrain. In a sense that’s fair enough in that it’s clearly being sold as a city bike. But you know what? Some cities have hills in them. Some have very big hills. The Air’s greatest failing is that hills don’t even need to be particularly big to get the better of it. The bike was okay on a false flat or a shallow slope, but proved a bit of a let-down when I needed assistance the most. As a rule of thumb, it fared well when its motor and my legs could together keep the pace above 20km/h, but on steeper climbs its contribution receded into imperceptibility the more my pace slowed. This makes it possible to go a respectably long distance or do several short trips before the battery has to be recharged. Does the range match the 100 kilometres claimed by ADO? Although tests would seem to imply that there is a large degree of diversity, it is impossible to say. Power off state. Pinch the brake and press the Power button for 3 seconds to turn on the ebike. waiting 10 seconds before release the brake. Complete the mode switch. The throttle lever will not work.Here, the ADO Air’s extended battery life and compact design are notable benefits. These characteristics prove that ADO designed this e-bike with the commuter or urban rider in mind. The bike is very easy to fold and transportable to most places. Even better, store it in your vehicle’s trunk for weekend road excursions. It is very simple to unfurl once you are at your location. ADO Air Review: Summary The front cables are nicely joined together, but ADO finally opted to run the wires through the bike’s frame. You must be careful when folding the head tube since these exposed cables might catch on the frame. ADO Air: Driving and Motoring The bike looks awesome and the adjustable handle bar and seat makes it very comfortable to ride. The brakes are stable, the bike rides very silently and feels very responsive.