When comparing Xiaomi MiJia QiCycle Electric Folding Bike vs Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0, the Slant community recommends Xiaomi MiJia QiCycle Electric Folding Bike for most people. In the question“What are the best electric bikes?” Xiaomi MiJia QiCycle Electric Folding Bike is ranked 1st while Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 is ranked 12th. The most important reason people chose Xiaomi MiJia QiCycle Electric Folding Bike is:
The Xiaomi MiJia QiCycle can fold in half for an easier storage of the device.
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Pros
Pro Can be folded to take up less space
The Xiaomi MiJia QiCycle can fold in half for an easier storage of the device.
Pro Doesn't weigh much
The Xiaomi MiJia QiCycle only weighs 32 pounds (14,5 kgs), which is significantly lower than some other electrical bikes such as the X-Treme Trail Maker at 51 lbs or the Watseka XP at 72,5 pounds.
Pro Offers a decent range
The battery life of the Xiaomi MiJia is quite high for a bike in this price category. On a full charge, the electric bike is capable of reaching a range up to 28 miles (45 km). For comparison: a more expensive electric bike such as the X-Treme Trail Maker is only capable of reaching ranges up to 25 miles (40 km).
Pro Integrated display provides an easy way to check important stats and information about the bike in real time
The QiCycle features a little display on the handlebar of the bike that shows you the most important information, such as battery percentage, speed, calories burned and distance traveled.
Pro Easily adapts to other power modes
There are four energy presets available on the MiJia QiCycle: Fitness, Power-saving, Balanced and Extra power. You can easily switch between these modes via the built-in display. The Fitness mode for example will allow you to reach a higher speed, while Power-saving will limit performance in favor of a longer battery life. You can easily choose between these different modes on the fly.
Pro Comes with a companion app that provides stats about the bike
The QiCycle can be connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth to connect with Xiaomi's companion app. Things such as battery status, statistics of your bicycle trips and navigation are all present in the companion app. The companion app allows you to quickly view all these extensive different aspects of the MiJia QiCycle, which isn't possible on the included screen.
Pro Easily Changeable Battery
Battery is changeable very easy and still hides in the bike. You can get an extra Battery too and change it on the tour.
Pro Variable assistance, according to the needs
This e-bike has three different levels of assistance: Eco, Sport and Turbo. The Eco level only helps you to maintain speed, whilst Turbo will kick in almost immediately and will push you forward with great effort. The exact amount of assistance levels for each mode can be fine-tuned in the smartphone app so you can personalize the bike to your needs. The battery capacity should be enough for most everyday commuters, as it can go as far as 50 miles in Eco mode or 25 miles in Turbo mode.
Pro Can be monitored and customized via a smartphone app
You can download the Specialized E-Bike Mission Control app that offers a wide range of features and allows to customize your bike. You can check all the previous stats of your rides, the current status of the battery, plan routes accordingly to the battery level and diagnose potential problems with the bike. You can also fine tune the characteristics and response of the motor and change the behavior of each travel mode.
Pro Won't attract unwanted attention
The bike is designed in a way that from a distance, it’s hard to tell that it has a battery and a motor. The battery is seamlessly integrated in the down tube while the motor sits hidden in the bottom bracket. It does have a built in headlight, a display mounted on the handlebar and a taillight that works as a brake light, but the rest looks like an ordinary bike so it’s less likely to attract thieves and will blend in the traffic with the rest of the bikes.
Cons
Con 20 inch model does not fold
This 20inch mi qicycle does not fold.
Con No suspension
Which can be a problem for people with rheumatic complaints.
Con Details of availability are unknown
Xiaomi has announced the MiJia QiCycle for the Chinese market, but it's unsure whether or not the foldable electric bike will also be available in the Western markets.
Con Expensive
Costing more than $4000, it’s a serious investment so you have to definitely think if you really need all these features.
Con Can be too heavy to use without motor assistance
Because the bike is heavy, it’s almost impossible to pedal up a steep hill without the motor’s help.
