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Mobility on landFolding bike for the back box

Michael Rinck

 · 02.06.2022

Mobility on land: folding bike for the back boxPhoto: Hersteller
A good compromise: despite its small folded size, the Vello should offer good handling characteristics. When unfolded, it has a length of 1.55 metres
The Vello takes up very little storage space and is quickly ready for use. There are four variants

With the folding bike of the same name, the Viennese company Vello offers a very promising means of transport for travelling on land. It is said to master the balancing act between small pack size and good riding characteristics particularly well.

The Vello bike is designed to take up very little space in the back box thanks to an extremely ingenious folding mechanismPhoto: Hersteller The Vello bike is designed to take up very little space in the back box thanks to an extremely ingenious folding mechanism

The Vello is available in four versions: the Rocky with a steel frame and derailleur gears, the Rocky Titan with a lightweight titanium frame, the Alfine 11 (pictured) with belt drive and hub gears and the Bike + with electric drive including recuperation. The dimensions of the frame and the folding mechanism are the same for all models. At 57 x 79 x 29 centimetres, the Vello folds quite small. This means it only takes up a little more space in the back box than the Brompton.

The optional toothed belt drive, which is also said to be low-maintenance and available for the Alfine 11 and Bike +, promises less dirtPhoto: Hersteller The optional toothed belt drive, which is also said to be low-maintenance and available for the Alfine 11 and Bike +, promises less dirt

The models differ in weight. The Rocky entry-level model weighs 11.9, the Titan 10.9, the Alfine 12.9 and the electric top model 13.9 kilograms. The latter is powered by a 250 watt electric motor with 40 Newton metres of torque. Prices start at 1,590 euros for the Rocky and range up to 3,290 euros for the Bike +.

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Electrical alternatives from the test in YACHT 12/2021

Ahooga Power+

Very good handling characteristics, good electric assistance. The large wheels increase the pack size. Folding size 88 x 30 x 71 cm. Weight 17 kg. Price 2,789 eurosPhoto: YACHT/J. Kubica Very good handling characteristics, good electric assistance. The large wheels increase the pack size. Folding size 88 x 30 x 71 cm. Weight 17 kg. Price 2,789 euros

Brompton Electric

The Brompton has been the gold standard in terms of pack size for years. The e-drive has been retrofitted. Folding size 59 x 32.5 x 61.5 cm. Weight 17 kg. Price 3,495 eurosPhoto: YACHT/J. Kubica The Brompton has been the gold standard in terms of pack size for years. The e-drive has been retrofitted. Folding size 59 x 32.5 x 61.5 cm. Weight 17 kg. Price 3,495 euros

NCM London

If there is still room in the back box, the London is a good choice. It offers a high level of travelling comfort, but also weighs a lot. Folding size 87 x 41 x 71 cm. Weight 24 kg. Price 1,299 eurosPhoto: YACHT/J. Kubica If there is still room in the back box, the London is a good choice. It offers a high level of travelling comfort, but also weighs a lot. Folding size 87 x 41 x 71 cm. Weight 24 kg. Price 1,299 euros
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