Hummingbird Flax unveiled - lightest linen foldable electric bike

The created two-wheeled novelty Hummingbird Flax is positioned by the manufacturer as the lightest and most environmentally friendly bicycle. Its development was carried out jointly with the motorsports company Prodrive, which, among other things, is engaged in the production and implementation of lightweight innovative composites. Such materials are successfully used in the automotive, marine and aerospace industries.


In the manufacture of Hummingbird Flax, a material based on vegetable fiber was used. It was the use of a linen frame that made it possible to significantly reduce the weight of the electric bicycle structure. At the same time, parts made from such a material are in no way inferior to the already familiar carbon fiber. They are just as strong and lightweight.


The linen frame used in the manufacture of the Flax folding electric scooter compares favorably with its original appearance and environmental friendliness. A biodegradable part at the end of its service life does not require any disposal costs.

The presented model is available in three different versions:

✅single speed
✅multi-speed
✅with belt drive instead of chain

The bike is equipped with a 250W motor with 50% more torque. This allows you to reach speeds of up to 25 km / h. The built-in 158 Wh battery provides a range of up to 50 km on a single charge.
The handlebar and seatpost of this electric bike are made of carbon fiber, and the fittings are titanium. This model weighs only 7 kg, it will take up to 5 seconds to fold the Flax.


The price is determined by the choice of model and ranges from 292-367 thousand rubles. at the current rate. Such a modest cost is justified, among other things, by the involvement of manual labor in the manufacture of this bicycle.

This isn't the company's first attempt at introducing the world's lightest folding bike. The predecessor was demonstrated in 2018. Then the electric folding version weighed 10,3 kg.