A good electric folding bike combines low weight and compact folded dimensions with comfortable handling, sufficient range and reliable electric assistance. The quality of the folding mechanism, ergonomics, brakes, tyres and available service are also important.

The EMQ® Advanced/16″ has been developed to combine all of these qualities. It weighs 14.2 kg including the battery, folds down to just 80 × 25 × 59.5 cm and offers a range of up to 65 km. A torque sensor provides natural electric assistance, while the automatic EMQ® ComfortShift™ 2-speed hub gear automatically shifts between two gears as you ride.

Its low weight and compact dimensions make the Advanced/16″ easy to take with you in a car, motorhome, boat or on public transport, while its ergonomics and electric assistance are designed for comfortable cycling.

When choosing an electric folding bike, the most important factors are weight, folded dimensions, riding comfort, type of assistance, range, adjustability and access to service. Which of these matters most will depend on how you plan to use the bike.

If the folding bike will regularly need to be lifted or transported by car, train, motorhome or boat, low weight and compact folded dimensions become particularly important. For longer rides, riding comfort, ergonomics and natural-feeling electric assistance tend to matter more.

The EMQ® Advanced/16″ weighs 14.2 kg including the battery, measures 80 × 25 × 59.5 cm when folded and offers a range of up to 65 km. It is equipped with a torque sensor and automatic 2-speed gearing and can be personalised with different handlebars, grips and saddles.

A torque sensor measures how much force you apply to the pedals while cycling. The electric assistance is continuously adjusted accordingly: pedal harder and the motor provides more assistance; apply less force and the assistance decreases.

This creates a natural, dynamic riding feel. The assistance responds directly to your own effort, making it feel like an extension of your own pedalling power.

The EMQ® Advanced/16″ is equipped with an intelligent torque sensor, making it particularly suitable for riders who value natural assistance and a comfortable riding experience.

A cadence sensor works differently. It primarily detects that the pedals are turning and then activates the assistance. This can be a good choice for riders who prefer very direct and consistent assistance. The EMQ® Lite/16″ uses this type of sensor.

A torque sensor is not automatically better than a cadence sensor for every rider. The main difference is how the electric assistance feels.

A torque sensor measures your pedalling force and adjusts the motor assistance accordingly, creating a natural and dynamic riding experience. A cadence sensor detects pedal movement and provides more direct and consistent assistance.

The EMQ® Advanced/16″ with its torque sensor is therefore particularly suitable if a natural, dynamic ride is important to you. The lighter EMQ® Lite/16″ with its cadence sensor is a better fit if minimum weight and direct, consistent assistance are your priorities.

For longer rides, range is not the only consideration. Riding position, stability, assistance, tyres, saddle and the ability to adjust the bike ergonomically all contribute to overall comfort.

The EMQ® Advanced/16″ offers a range of up to 65 km and has been developed for both short everyday journeys and longer leisure rides. The torque sensor adjusts the assistance to your pedalling effort, while the automatic EMQ® ComfortShift™ 2-speed hub gear means there is no need to change gears manually while cycling.

The handlebar and saddle offer a wide adjustment range. Different handlebars, ergonomic grips and saddles are also available, allowing the riding position to be further tailored to your personal preferences.

When choosing a lightweight electric folding bike, it is important to look beyond the total weight alone. Its folded dimensions, weight distribution and how easily the bike can be picked up and carried all determine how practical it will be in everyday use.

The EMQ® Advanced/16″ weighs 14.2 kg including the battery and measures 80 × 25 × 59.5 cm when folded. It therefore combines a relatively low weight and compact size with a torque sensor and automatic 2-speed gearing.

If keeping weight as low as possible is your main priority, the EMQ® Lite/16″ is the lighter option within the EMQ® range at just 12.9 kg including the battery. If you place greater value on natural assistance and automatic shifting, the Advanced/16″ offers additional riding comfort.

For use with a motorhome, caravan or boat, weight, folded dimensions and easy storage are particularly important. A narrow folded bike takes up less space and is easier to transport.

The EMQ® Advanced/16″ measures 80 × 25 × 59.5 cm when folded and weighs 14.2 kg including the battery. It folds in three simple steps, making it easy to store compactly in a motorhome garage, caravan, car or boat.

At the same time, the Advanced/16″ has been designed as a fully capable electric bike, with a range of up to 65 km, a torque sensor, automatic 2-speed gearing and several options for tailoring the riding position to your personal preferences.

Yes. An electric folding bike with 16-inch wheels can be very comfortable to ride. Wheel size alone does not determine riding comfort. Frame geometry, tyres, weight distribution, riding position, handlebar position and the way the bike is adjusted all play an important role.

Smaller wheels also offer clear advantages on a folding bike: they allow the bike to fold into a compact package and make it agile and easy to manoeuvre.

The EMQ® Advanced/16″ combines 16-inch wheels with adjustable ergonomics, a torque sensor and automatic 2-speed gearing. It has therefore been designed to combine compact dimensions with a comfortable, natural riding experience.

The range you need from an electric folding bike depends on how you plan to use it. Commuting and leisure rides may require a different range from short journeys while travelling with a motorhome or boat.

With a fully charged battery, the EMQ® Advanced/16″ offers a range of up to 65 km. The actual distance per charge depends on factors including the selected assistance level, rider weight, temperature, wind, tyre pressure and terrain.

The EMQ® can also be ridden without electric assistance. This makes it easy to alternate between riding with and without assistance to use the available battery capacity as efficiently as possible.

The main differences between the EMQ® Advanced/16″ and Lite/16″ are the type of sensor, gearing, riding feel and weight.

The EMQ® Advanced/16″ weighs 14.2 kg including the battery and is equipped with a torque sensor and automatic EMQ® ComfortShift™ 2-speed hub gear. The assistance adapts to your pedalling effort and the gear changes automatically. The emphasis is therefore on a natural and comfortable riding experience.

The EMQ® Lite/16″ weighs 12.9 kg including the battery and features a cadence sensor and one optimised gear ratio. This model focuses on keeping weight as low as possible, simplicity and direct, consistent assistance.

In short: the Lite/16″ is the best choice within the EMQ® range if minimum weight is your main priority. The Advanced/16″ is the better choice if additional riding comfort, natural assistance and automatic shifting matter more to you.