FOLD eFold: Folding Electric Cargo Bike in Portland

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The game changer

A full-size cargo bike that folds in under 15 seconds

Most cargo bikes live outside because they don't fit anywhere else. The eFold folds onto its own loading platform in two moves, shrinking from about 7 ft 9 in to roughly 5 ft 3 in long. That is short enough for an elevator, a hallway, a garage corner or the back of a van, with no tools and nothing to unbolt.

It rides like a normal front-loader: the fold sits under the cargo bed, out of the way, and the frame is tested to the same standards as a rigid cargo bike.

A full-size cargo bike that folds in under 15 seconds — video

Video: FOLD. Watch the full fold and unfold, then come try it in Portland.

Unlock the hinge Flip the lever under the cargo bed. Everything stays attached, including the battery and any child seats.
Fold the front onto the platform The front wheel, bed and steering swing back and lock over the loading platform.
Roll it away The folded bike still rolls on its own wheels, so you can walk it into the elevator, hallway or trunk.
Unfold and ride Two moves in reverse, one click, and you are riding. No adjustment, no re-tensioning.

<15 sto fold
5 ft 3 inlength folded
440 lbtotal load rating
85 NmBosch Cargo Line torque

Road trip ready

The cargo bike that rides on your car’s bike rack.

Fold it, turn it 180 degrees, and the eFold stands on both wheels in the trays of an e-bike rated hitch platform rack, with the rack arm clamped to the frame. On the rack it is about 62 inches long and 49 inches tall. No trailer, no pickup, no hoisting a cargo bike onto the roof.

Folded FOLD eFold electric cargo bike standing on both wheels on a hitch-mounted platform bike rack behind a van

Fold it The same fold you use for the elevator and the hallway, about 15 seconds.
Take the battery inside Pull the Bosch battery and carry it in the car. The bike is lighter on the rack and the battery stays out of the weather.
Set both wheels in the trays Folded and turned 180 degrees, the eFold stands on its own two wheels like any other bike.
Clamp the arm on the frame and go Use an e-bike rated platform rack, and check its per-bike weight limit against the eFold’s 77 lb before you buy one.

62 inlong on the rack
49 intall on the rack
77 lbwithout battery
15 sto fold

From FOLD’s technical drawing: folded and rotated 180 degrees for rear-rack transport, 1577 mm long by 1249 mm tall.

Folds in under 15 seconds

Two moves, no tools: the front folds back over the loading platform and locks
About 7 ft 9 in long on the road, roughly 5 ft 3 in folded
Rolls on its own wheels when folded, so it goes into elevators, hallways and vans
Battery, cargo module and accessories stay on the bike through the fold
Adjustable-height handlebar on a locking pin, so it fits the rider and folds flat

Bosch Cargo Line meets 3X3 NINE

Bosch Cargo Line Gen 5 mid-drive: 85 Nm of torque and up to 400% assist for hills with a full load
Bosch PowerPack 545 Wh battery, roughly 30 to 50 miles per charge with cargo, 4 to 5 hour charge
3X3 NINE 9-speed internal gear hub: 554% range, even 24% steps, shifts while stopped
E.TR CMD wireless trigger shifter, nothing to re-tension when you fold
Gates Carbon Drive belt: no chain oil, no rust, no grease on your pants

Built to carry 440 lb

200 kg (440 lb) permitted total weight, 110 kg (242 lb) rider
7005 T6 aluminum front and rear frame sections
EFBE Tri-Test certified: frame, fork, folding mechanism, folding steering unit and cable steering
Built to DIN 79010:2020, the German cargo-bike standard
Cargo-rated hydraulic disc brakes and 20 inch wheels front and rear
Modular cargo platform: swap modules as your hauling changes

A person in a long black coat pushes a compact folding bicycle with a rear rack through a tiled elevator lobby with red mosaic walls.

Folds in under 15 seconds

Two moves, no tools: the front folds back over the loading platform and locks
About 7 ft 9 in long on the road, roughly 5 ft 3 in folded
Rolls on its own wheels when folded, so it goes into elevators, hallways and vans
Battery, cargo module and accessories stay on the bike through the fold
Adjustable-height handlebar on a locking pin, so it fits the rider and folds flat

Bosch Cargo Line meets 3X3 NINE

Bosch Cargo Line Gen 5 mid-drive: 85 Nm of torque and up to 400% assist for hills with a full load
Bosch PowerPack 545 Wh battery, roughly 30 to 50 miles per charge with cargo, 4 to 5 hour charge
3X3 NINE 9-speed internal gear hub: 554% range, even 24% steps, shifts while stopped
E.TR CMD wireless trigger shifter, nothing to re-tension when you fold
Gates Carbon Drive belt: no chain oil, no rust, no grease on your pants

Built to carry 440 lb

200 kg (440 lb) permitted total weight, 110 kg (242 lb) rider
7005 T6 aluminum front and rear frame sections
EFBE Tri-Test certified: frame, fork, folding mechanism, folding steering unit and cable steering
Built to DIN 79010:2020, the German cargo-bike standard
Cargo-rated hydraulic disc brakes and 20 inch wheels front and rear
Modular cargo platform: swap modules as your hauling changes

eFold vs. Conventional Cargo Bikes

	FOLD eFold Bosch 3x3 NINE	Typical two-wheel front-loader	Typical electric longtail
Folds	Yes, under 15 seconds, no tools	No	No
Length riding / stored	About 7 ft 9 in / about 5 ft 3 in folded	About 8 ft / 8 ft	About 6 ft 6 in / 6 ft 6 in
Fits a standard elevator or hallway	Yes, folded	Rarely	Sometimes
Rides on a car bike rack	Yes, folded, on an e-bike rated hitch platform rack	No, needs a trailer or a pickup	Sometimes, with a longtail-rated rack
Cargo position	Front, low, in view	Front, low, in view	Rear, behind you
Motor	Bosch Cargo Line Gen 5, 85 Nm	Varies	Varies
Gearing	3X3 NINE 9-speed hub, 554% range, belt drive	Varies	Usually a derailleur and chain
Total load rating	440 lb	Typically 440 lb	Typically 350 to 440 lb
Wheels	20 in front and rear	20 in front, 26 in rear	20 to 24 in
Certification	EFBE Tri-Test, DIN 79010:2020	Varies by brand	Varies by brand

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Frequently Asked Questions

How small does the eFold get when it is folded?

On the road the eFold is a full-size front-loader, about 7 ft 9 in long. Folded, the front section swings back over the loading platform and the bike is roughly 5 ft 3 in long, close to the length of an ordinary city bike. It stays upright on its own wheels, so you can roll it into an elevator, down a hallway or into a van rather than carrying it.

Can I put the folded eFold on a car rack?

Yes, and it is one of the best reasons to own one. Folded, the eFold stands on both wheels in the trays of a hitch-mounted platform rack, frame pointing up, with the rack arm clamping the frame, exactly as in the gallery photo. That is the same style of rack most American cars already carry, so a full-size cargo bike goes to the trailhead, the beach or the in-laws without a trailer or a pickup. Two things to check: the bike weighs about 77 lb (35 kg) without the battery, so use a platform rack rated for e-bikes, and take the Bosch battery off and put it inside the car before you load.

How long does it take to fold, and do I need tools?

Under 15 seconds, no tools. You unlock the hinge under the cargo bed, fold the front over the platform until it locks, and you are done. The battery, cargo module and accessories stay on the bike. Unfolding is the same two moves in reverse and there is nothing to re-tension or adjust afterwards, because the belt drive and wireless shifter live entirely on the rear section.

Does a folding frame make the bike weaker?

No. The eFold is rated for 200 kg (440 lb) total, the same as the rigid cargo bikes we sell. The frame, fork, folding mechanism, folding steering unit and cable steering are all EFBE Tri-Test certified, and the bike is built to DIN 79010:2020, the German cargo-bike standard. In practice the hinge sits under the cargo bed and you forget it is there.

How far does it go on a charge?

Plan on 30 to 50 miles with cargo on the Bosch PowerPack 545 Wh battery. Portland hills, a heavy load and Turbo mode push you toward the low end; flat routes in Eco mode push you past it. A full charge from the standard charger takes about 4 to 5 hours, and the battery is Bosch Smart System compatible, so a second battery or a bigger one is an option later.

What is the 3X3 NINE hub and why does it matter on a cargo bike?

The 3X3 NINE is a 9-speed internal gear hub with a 554% range and even 24% steps between gears, built to take the 250 Nm that a Bosch Cargo Line motor and a strong rider can put through it. Because the gears are sealed inside the hub, you can shift while stopped at a light with a full load, there is no derailleur to bend, and it pairs with a Gates carbon belt instead of a chain. The E.TR CMD trigger shifter is wireless, which is part of what lets the bike fold without cables to fuss with.

Is there a Shimano version, and which should I choose?

FOLD offers the eFold with either Bosch Cargo Line Gen 5 or Shimano EP6 Cargo. This listing is the Bosch build with the 3X3 NINE hub, which is the configuration we recommend for Portland hills and heavy loads. If you would rather have the Shimano version, or a different gearing option, talk to us and we will quote it as a special order.

Can I carry kids on the eFold?

The eFold uses a modular cargo platform, so the front can be set up as an open bed, a box or a passenger module, and modules can be swapped later as your needs change. Child-carrying configurations depend on which modules are available in the US at the time you order. Tell us who and what you plan to carry and we will spec the right module with your bike.

How much does it cost and how do I order one?

$10,199 for the bike, picked up in Portland. That is the $7,999 bike plus $1,200 in import fees and tariffs and $1,000 import freight from Germany, each shown as its own line above so you can see exactly where the money goes. The battery is sold separately: choose a Bosch PowerPack 545, 725 or 800 Wh in the reservation form and we include it in your quote. If you need it delivered, we quote freight to your door by destination. Tap Reserve yours and we will walk you through the build, the delivery timeline and financing. You get the exact price in writing, and nothing is charged until you approve it.

Why is the price broken out, and can it change?

We show the bike, the import fees and tariffs, and the import freight as separate lines because they are separate costs, and two of them are outside anyone's control. The bike is $7,999. Import fees and tariffs on it are currently $1,200. Getting it from Germany to Portland is $1,000. Together that is $10,199 for the bike, with the battery sold separately. We import the eFold in limited quantities, and if import costs change before your batch clears customs, that line changes with it, up or down. Before your order is placed we confirm the exact price in writing, battery included. That number does not change after you approve it, and nothing is charged before then. If it does not work for you, you can walk away with no penalty. Reserving now simply holds your place for the next batch.

Does it qualify for Oregon or Portland e-bike rebates?

Rebate programs in Portland and Oregon change their rules, funding and eligible bike lists from year to year. We keep up with them and we handle the paperwork for bikes that qualify. Ask us when you reserve and we will tell you exactly what applies to the eFold at that time.

Can I test ride an eFold in Portland?

Yes. Clever Cycles is a FOLD dealer, and the fold is the kind of thing you want to try with your own hands. Contact us to set up a test ride and we will have the bike ready, show you the fold, and let you ride it loaded so you can feel how it handles.

Do you ship the eFold outside Portland?

We ship full-size electric bikes ride-ready by freight within the contiguous United States, fully assembled and tuned by our mechanics, and the eFold's fold makes it easier to crate than most cargo bikes. Shipping is quoted with your order. Local pickup in Portland is always free.

What maintenance does it need?

Less than a chain-driven cargo bike. The Gates belt needs no lube and the 3X3 NINE hub is sealed, so routine care is tire pressure, brake pads and an occasional check of the fold latches. We service Bosch systems in-house, update the firmware, and can diagnose the drive unit over Bosch's dealer tools. Bring it in once a year and we will go through the hinge, steering and brakes.