E-city bikes are popular. This is mainly due to the mostly good equipment. This includes the luggage rack, to transport groceries, for example, as well as fenders and, in the best case, a low entry. The Kaisda K7 is no exception here. It can even be folded up compactly. But the test shows that the maximum motor-assisted top speed can easily be increased via the on-board computer. It is therefore not street legal according to StVO and may only be driven on private property. That’s a pity, since the Kaisda K7 would otherwise meet all the requirements for classification as a pedelec.
In order to actually drive through the city, buyers should use a legal variant. This is where the Telefunken Multitalent RC882 (test report) comes in handy . Anyone looking for a foldable pedelec can take a look at the Telefunken compact F810 (test report) . If you are interested in the topic in general, we recommend our purchase advice From 777 euros: That’s how much an e-bike for the city costs .
Furnishing
We need about an hour to assemble the partially assembled Kaisda K7. To do this, the front wheel must be mounted, the handlebars inserted, the pedals and the front light and mudguard screwed on.
Basically, the e-folding bike offers everything you would expect from an e-city bike. These include permanently mounted mudguards made of plastic, a step-in height of only 35 centimetres, a suspension fork, a stable luggage rack (without spring clips) and a good folding mechanism. A suspension fork, a bag for the handlebars, light and a soft saddle complete the high level of equipment. Basically, only a few wishes remain unfulfilled.
Visually, the Kaisda K7 tends to be more practical than beautiful . On the one hand, this is because folding bikes usually look a bit funny anyway. This effect increases with a large driver. The frame, which is bent far down, the thick battery that looks attached, and the high handlebar support the strange visual impression.
The front light can be switched on and off via the on-board computer. It is quite bright and variable in the beam angle. The rear light sits under the luggage rack and requires two included AAA batteries to operate. That seems a bit half-silk – either both lamps via the battery or both via battery.
Ergonomics & folding mechanism
The Kaisda K7 is also suitable for larger drivers up to 185 centimeters. If you are even taller, you will need a longer seat post. The basic ergonomics are fine. This is also due to the fact that the handlebar can be varied in height. The saddle is pleasantly soft and easy to get on, even for older riders.
To fold the Kaisda K7, the driver first flips the safety lever on the frame, pulls in the saddle and handlebars and folds down the pedals and handlebars. Folded up in this way, the dimensions of the e-folding bike are reduced from 137x24x63 centimeters to 92x47x66 centimetres. It now also fits in smaller trunks, basements and apartments. However, its weight is quite high at 22 kilograms.
