Fiido Titan fat tire ebike: Big, bold, capable, and also affordable
As we enter the winter months, it's time to bring out the fat tire ebike and the new Fiido Titan is definitely one to consider.
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4/5 Medals of Yavin: Big, heavy fat tire ebike that is extremely well built, has some great features, and has a reasonable price
Integrated color display, lockable battery, bright head light
Capacity of 440 pounds
Three battery promotion is a bit of a gimmick
My testing space is getting full as I continue to try out new fat tire ebikes. The Fiido Titan arrived a month ago for testing and it has helped me traverse gravel roads, leaf-filled trails, and roads in the neighborhood.
I previously tested the Fiido X foldable bike and found it to be a rather unique option with a battery in the seat, keypad locking system, and interesting frame design. The Fiido Titan has a few unique elements too with a battery lock, huge front LED headlight, smartphone app connectivity, and one piece (no spoke) wheels.
Past fat tire ebikes that I have tested include the Velotric Nomad 1 and Cyrusher Ranger. I also spent a few hours with the Lectric XPeak and ordered one that should arrive in January. Despite their large size and heavy weight, there is a feeling of security that one gains riding a bike with ample power and those fat tires for handling off-road conditions. I have to admit it can be a bit intimidating at first, but that adrenalin rush from taking on hills, valleys, and more is addicting too.
Rating:
As explained in my palmsolo’s Refresh Rating Scale post, I’m awarding the Fiido Titan four (4) Medals of Yavin. It is a solid fat tire ebike and I was considering a 4.5 rating (I don’t have that) because it offers everything you need in the default package. I did notice from time-to-time that the throttle only mode would not engage and it required me to turn the bike off and on so there may be an update needed for 100% flawless performance.
The Good and the Bad
It’s pretty rare for me to not find something that can be improved with a product and for things like electric bikes the pros and cons can depend on your riding needs.
Pros
High-powered pedal assist and throttle
Solid build quality and good control of cables
Affordable for a fat tire ebike
Solid cargo capacity of 440 pounds
No spokes on the wheels, aluminum mag form factor
Big, bright LED headlight
Lovely integrated color display
4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
Cons
Single color option
Big and heavy (that’s the nature of a fat tire ebike though)
Experiences
The Fiido Titan arrived in a large cardboard box in a mostly assembled condition. The rear wooden cargo rack was in place, the rear fender and tail light were mounted, the seat was in the post, and everything was wrapped well. There was one long scratch on the upper frame piece, but that can be touched up.
Assembly required placement of the front wheel, installing the front fender, securing the handlebars, attaching the pedals, and installing the battery. The detailed manual guides you through each assembly step and I put the bike together in about 30 minutes. Fiido also provides you with all of the tools needed to assemble and maintain the bike.
The battery design is a bit unique with a plastic cover on the front of the frame that is released with a slide-down button. The battery is then inserted into the frame and then the separate cover piece is installed over the top to protect the battery and opening. The battery is released by first unlocking the battery and then removing it. You can unlock it with buttons and a code on the integrated display or via the smartphone application so there is a level of security with this battery release technology.
The color display is mounted to the top of the front stem at the center of the handlebars and having this positioned down below the handlebars protects it when riding in the woods or other terrain where a display mounted up on the handlebars could get knocked. There are four large buttons below the display that are easy to press and activate.
Controls for the bike are also found on the right handlebar so that your thumb can activate many of the same functions performed with the four large buttons below the display. This makes riding and controlling the bike very easy and safe. An electronic horn is also near these controls with a manual bike bell also included in the package.
The Fiido Titan is capable of a 28 mph top speed. The default is set to 15.5 mph, but with the simple press and hold of the up arrow on the center controls you can unlock the top speed and fly. I enjoyed the fast speeds on the road, but settled down to more reasonable speeds on the trails.
Fiido advertises a whopping 248 mile range, but that is only possible if you purchase extra batteries. There is a dual battery rack that you can purchase and then mount two extra batteries in this rack. The batteries are not connected to the bike power system, but are simply extra batteries that you can swap in and out of the battery compartment. Thus, it is really a single battery bike with removable batteries.
You may get up to 37 miles range with just the throttle in the default speed setting while lowest level of pedal assist could get you over 80 miles. Given the terrain I rode on, my 250 pound weight, and the level 2-4 assist I used most of the time, I was seeing about 50 miles of range. The battery does well and provides excellent assist and torque. I was able to tackle the steepest hills with ease.
Specifications
Specifications alone don’t mean much, but they are useful for comparing similar devices and checking that you are getting value for your money.
Frame: Aluminum alloy in one color
Motor: 750W rear hub, peak 900W, 70Nm torque
Bike weight: 83 pounds
Bike capacity: 440 pounds, 177 pounds for rear rack
Pedal assist: Five levels with throttle
Max speed and range: 15.5 mph, but can be unlocked with 28 mph limit
Transmission: 9-speed
Brakes: 4-piston hydraulic disk brakes, 180mm rotors
Tires: 26 x 4 inch fat tires
Bottom Line
We have seen a lot of press about ebike battery fires over the past year, but you can rest assured that the Fiido Titan is built to minimize the risk of a fire thanks in large part to its UL 2849 certification. This is a quality bike from a trusted company so follow the guidelines for safe charging and operation. Focus on holding on to this powerful beast as you explore the outdoors.
The stylish gray color, wood insert in the rear rack, integrated color display, and large bright LED headlight make this a stylish and classy fat tire ebike. There is serious power in the rear hub motor with torque sensor and I felt secure and comfortable riding the bike in all conditions. The $1,699 price is reasonable for a fat tire bike with all of these amenities and design features.
Hello , if you unlock the full speed, can you also lock it again ?