UTO OG16: a folding e-bike that behaves like a helpful adult
By Marco Sants · Reviewed by Lifty Labs
At approximately 16.5 kg with battery, the OG16 is dramatically easier to lift than many folding e-bikes. It folds to 73 × 63.5 × 40 cm and uses a 36V 250W rear motor with a torque sensor.
Verified UTO specifications
- 250W, 40Nm rear hub motor
- Torque sensor
- LG 36V 6.4Ah / 231Wh battery
- Up to 50 km claimed range
- 3–4 hour charge time
- 25 km/h assistance limit
- Four-speed gearing
- Schwalbe Pick-Up reflective tyres
Who it suits
Apartment residents, mixed-mode commuters and anyone who has ever tried to lift a 30 kg bike while pretending everything is fine. The smaller battery means less absolute range, but also less weight and faster charging.
Money and time
A nominal full charge is only about €0.09 at €0.40/kWh before losses. Pair that with no fuel queue and compact storage. The main financial value is replacing short car or taxi trips.
Pros
- Very manageable weight
- Compact folded dimensions
- Torque-sensor assistance
- Quality lighting and reflective tyres
- Standard Irish e-bike power and assist-speed parameters
Trade-offs
- Smaller battery than full-size fat bikes
- Best suited to riders around the listed 1.50–1.80m range
- Compact wheels feel different on rough surfaces
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Official specifications: UTO Bikes.
Dublin street photography: Oliver Gargan / William Murphy / Eric Jones via Wikimedia Commons, used under their stated Creative Commons licences.
