Fiido Titan in the test: A (too) powerful e-bike with a range of 400 kilometers

The price tag of the new Fiido Titan is 1,699 euros. We already know the manufacturer from other models such as the foldable e-bike Fiido X (test report) or the gravel bike Fiido C21 Pro (test report). Both models are also cheap, but what Fiido delivers to our editorial office with the Titan is initially unsettling.

The manufacturer itself describes the Titan as a cargo bike. We see more of a companion for tours on forest paths that doesn’t shy away from heavy loads. Unpacking and assembling the Titan is a little more tedious than usual, but it can be completed within a good half an hour. If you would like to get an impression of the structure of the Fiido Titan: The manufacturer has published an unboxing video that illustrates the assembly.

Then there’s time to walk around the e-bike, which weighs around 30 kilograms, and take stock. When you look at the technical data, you’ll probably notice what’s not quite right about this offer, which at first glance seems really tempting.

• Motor: 750 watts continuous power, 1,130 watts peak power
• Payload: 200 kilograms
• Brakes: Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes
• Maximum speed supported: 25km/h / 45km/h
• Torque sensor: yes
• Battery capacity: 696 watt hours (Wh)
• Weight: around 30 kilograms
• Range: 135 to 400 kilometers (with additional batteries)
• Tires: 4 inch wide 26 inch all-terrain tires
• Suspension fork with 60 millimeters of travel
• Special features: illuminated control buttons, colored IPS display, luggage rack with wooden insert, certified according to UL2849
• Price: 1,699 euros

Have you noticed? With a rated continuous output of 750 watts, the Titan’s motor is too powerful for German legislation. And the fact that we can free the Fiido Titan from its 25 km/h shackles at the push of a button and effortlessly pedal over 40 km/h with motor support is also problematic when it comes to controls. Unfortunately, the e-bike also lacks the necessary CE mark. This can be found on the battery, but not on the e-bike itself.

In the video review of the Fiido Titan, we take you into the forest, race against a greyhound and dare to cross a river.

In the variant we tested, you can only drive the Fiido Titan on private property. Maybe that’s the reason why the manufacturer describes the bike on its German website as an “e-bike for anglers and hunters”? When asked by Netzwelt, Fiido explains that the Titan is delivered from the factory with a 25 km/h limit and must be actively activated for 45 km/h. With our test bike it was exactly the other way around. It came “open” from the factory. If you press and hold a switch on the display, the 25 km/h limit is activated.

Processing and design in detail

Fiido hasn’t had the best reputation in the past when it comes to build quality. However, the manufacturer is clearly trying to take more care. We can confirm this because, in our opinion, the manufacturer’s latest bikes have already made a leap in quality.

The Fiido Titan lives from the image of the bike for the rough. The fat bike is a powerful phenomenon. The four-inch wide tires and the massive low-entry frame evoke associations with an e-moped. The weld seams are not quite as fine as one would ideally like. A tribute to the low price and at best a cosmetic flaw, so don’t worry about it.

Introducing Fiido Titan

We can only say good things about the processing quality of the Titan – always keeping the low price in mind. Unlike many others, the bike seems to be built for a long time and not just a few seasons. There are also beautiful details such as the wooden inlay on the luggage rack and even illuminated switches on the handlebars. Even top-tier e-bikes rarely offer the latter. The battery can be removed for easy charging and can therefore be quickly replaced with a fresh one even in the event of a defect.

On a test drive

In winter temperatures below zero degrees Celsius we do our first laps with the Fiido Titan. It’s a good thing that the manufacturer has fitted four-inch wide tires with a coarse profile on the fat bike, because there is ice and snow on the forest paths and on many side roads. Nevertheless, the tires build up enough traction and we make quick progress.

Engine and chassis

On icy roads we immediately noticed the built-in torque sensor. The drive in the rear doesn’t respond as sensitively as some high-end bikes with a mid-engine, but it works noticeably more sensitively than some competitors. If the engine management reacted more aggressively to our hesitant pedaling movements, we would have no chance on the icy road and would tip sideways with the rear wheel spinning. But as it is, we are working our way forward carefully and safely.

We have a good view of the forest path thanks to the upright sitting position and wide handlebars. The suspension fork simply irons out unevenness. We also let a little air out of the thick tires, which further increases suspension comfort. Practical: The one-piece rims do not use spokes – so it is difficult for something to break.

We would have hoped for a little more bite from the hydraulic disc brakes. They decelerate the Titan vehemently if necessary after a strong pull on the levers. But then it requires a very strong pull. The brakes are not a “one-finger system”. With a full load you have to reach even more courageously.

The engine is clearly audible under load, especially to others. We hear a subtle whirring sound on the bike itself, but it’s not particularly noticeable. The nine gears would not be enough for a motorless bike of this weight class and with these tires. But as it is, the 9-speed derailleur is absolutely sufficient, because the hub motor pushes hard when desired.

If you select the “Turbo+” support mode using the (illuminated!) switches on the handlebars, you can climb even steep inclines quickly in sixth or seventh gear. But the other support levels have also been chosen sensibly by the manufacturer and leave little room for suggestions for improvement.

Fiido Titan in everyday testing

Fiido believes that one battery charge is good for a distance of up to 130 kilometers, but in the practical test we did not come close to this ideal value. With high support levels, no more than 60 kilometers at a time were possible. This may have been due to the low temperatures, some of which were below freezing point. However, you should only see the 130 kilometers as a very rough guideline.

It is interesting to take a look at the optionally available accessories. You can increase the Titan’s range to an impressive 400 kilometers (manufacturer’s information) with the help of two (!) additional batteries. Fiido also offers other accessories such as a suitable smartwatch to unlock the bike or a cell phone holder.

display

The Fiido Titan has the color display in the cockpit familiar from the C21 Pro. Thanks to the IPS panel, it is bright and easy to read even at an unfavorable viewing angle. It could be a little brighter in direct light. However, we never had any problems deciphering what was displayed during the test period.

In addition to the level of support, the display unit also shows you the current speed, the distance traveled, the total kilometers and the battery range.

app

We don’t like it at all when an e-bike can only be switched on and moved with the help of an active app. VanMoof’s recent bankruptcy clearly demonstrated what this can lead to in the worst case scenario. Luckily, Fiido sees it the same way. There is an accompanying smartphone app (Android and iOS). But this is optional.

You can make various settings in the app. It is not always clear which button represents which function. Some buttons have no function at all or we simply don’t understand what they do. We stopped using the app after trying it out once.

Fiido Titan

Editorial rating 8.3 Reader Ratings

201 reviews

Design and workmanship

8.0

Equipment and components

8.0

Transparency note: Fiido provided us with the Titan free of charge for this test. The whereabouts of the bike after the test are still unclear.

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