Looking for a folding e-bike. Is Chromoly (4130) steel worth it over aluminum? (Seen KENOTU K10)

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bikelover76

New Member
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a compact folding e-bike for my daily London commute. Most of what I see on the market are those generic, chunky aluminum frames which feel incredibly stiff and harsh on cobblestones.

I stumbled upon a new brand called KENOTU (their K10 model), and it caught my eye because they are actually using a 4130 Chrome-Molybdenum steel frame.

As bike purists, do you think a steel frame makes a noticeable compliance difference on a folding e-bike, or is it just marketing hype? Has anyone here actually tried this brand or ridden a steel folding e-bike before? Would love some honest feedback before pulling the trigger. Cheers!

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Drago

Legendary Member
Frame compliance is a bit moot when one is sat upon a 3 kilometer long seat post.
 
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