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Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Fiido vs KALKHOFF

Fiido scores 9.3 and KALKHOFF 9.5 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Fiido

Fiido

9.3/10
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KALKHOFF

KALKHOFF

Higher score in this comparison

9.5/10
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Fiido vs KALKHOFF: the differences

Fiido vs KALKHOFF
CompareFiidoFiidoReviewSee alternativesSee alternativesKALKHOFFKALKHOFFReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives
Reference modelsTitan, T2, C11, M1 ProIMAGE 3 MOVE, Endeavour 5+ Move, Entice 7+ Advance ABS
Motor positionHubMid
Frame warranty3 years10 yearsHigher
Money-back period30 daysHigher14 days
MarketsAT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MC, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, CA, USCovers moreDE
Price from$549Not confirmed
Price up to$2,299Not confirmed
Nominal motor power (W)750Not confirmed
ThrottleYesNot confirmed
Largest battery (Wh)2,088Not confirmed
Removable batteryYesNot confirmed
Claimed range (km)347Not confirmed
Lightest model (kg)13.75Not confirmed
Maximum payload (kg)200Not confirmed
Belt driveNot confirmedYes
Battery warranty2 yearsNot confirmed

Same on both: Assist class (EU 25), Sales model (Both), Service network (Partner), Finance (Yes).

We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. Partners with a live offer in your country come first, then every other brand by score.

Key differences

  • KALKHOFF scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
  • Frame warranty is higher at KALKHOFF: 10 years vs 3 years.
  • Money-back period is higher at Fiido: 30 days vs 14 days.
  • Support channels: only Fiido offers Chat.
  • Support channels: only KALKHOFF offers Community.
  • Founded is lower at KALKHOFF: 1919 vs 2017.
  • Fiido is available in 28 more countries.
  • Bike types: only Fiido offers Commuter, Folding, Fat tire.
  • Bike types: only KALKHOFF offers Hybrid, Step through, Emtb.
  • Markets: only Fiido offers AT, BE, BG.

Our verdict on each

Fiido

Fiido suits buyers who want one brand to cover the daily ride and the heavy load, with city, commuter, folding, fat-tire, cargo and longtail under a single range. An entry price of $549 makes a first bike easy to justify, and finance spreads the cost on the larger models.

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KALKHOFF

Kalkhoff suits riders who buy and ride in Germany and want a dealer-backed service network. Every bike pairs a Bosch mid motor with a city, step-through or eMTB frame, and belt drive sits in the mix. Frame warranty and a 14 days money back window are what buyers check first.

Read the full KALKHOFF review

Score breakdown

Fiido vs KALKHOFF
AreaFiidoKALKHOFF
Cost9.5Entry at $549 and a top of $2,299; ranked 22 of 149 brands on price from.Not confirmed
Offer9.5HigherA claimed range of 347 km on 2,088 Wh of battery, plus a payload of 200 kg on the cargo line.9.3Sales cover both routes, finance is on offer and belt drive is part of the range.
Trust8.7Support on email, phone and help centre, 3 years on the frame and 2 years on the battery, 30 days to change your mind.9.8HigherA 14 days money back window, a named legal entity in DE and a partner service setup.

How the counts compare

Fiido vs KALKHOFF
FactFiidoKALKHOFF
Frame warranty3 years10 years
Money-back period30 days14 days

Availability and regulation

Fiido vs KALKHOFF
CountryFiidoKALKHOFF
HeadquartersHong KongGermany

Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Fiido: 28.

Pick Fiido if, pick KALKHOFF if

Pick Fiido if money-back period and markets matter most.

Pick KALKHOFF if frame warranty matter most.

Positions in our rankings

Fiido vs KALKHOFF
RankingFiidoKALKHOFF
Electric bikes68 of 18562 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes46 of 14339 of 143

A third option

ENVO Drive Systems has frame warranty at 15 years, against 3 years for Fiido and 10 years for KALKHOFF.

ENVO Drive Systems review

Every fact side by side

Fiido vs KALKHOFF
FactFiidoKALKHOFF
Bike typesCity, Commuter, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo, LongtailCity, Hybrid, Step through, Emtb
Motor brandNot confirmedBosch
BrakesHydraulic discNot confirmed
CertificationsEn 15194Not confirmed
Legal entityNot confirmedKalkhoff Werke GmbH
HeadquartersHong KongGermany
Founded20171919Lower
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, ChatEmail, Phone, Help centre, Community

Where each stands against the rest

Fiido vs KALKHOFF
FactFiidoKALKHOFFMedian
Price from$549lowest quarterNot confirmed$999
Price up to$2,299above the medianNot confirmed$2,099
Nominal motor power (W)750above the medianNot confirmed425
Largest battery (Wh)2,088highest quarterNot confirmed800.8
Claimed range (km)347highest quarterNot confirmed138.5
Lightest model (kg)13.75lowest quarterNot confirmed25.7

Median across 144 listed brands.

Pros and cons

Fiido

Pros

  • One brand covers city, commuter and folding, where Kalkhoff lists city, hybrid and step through and stops short of cargo and longtail.
  • The hardware is consistent across the range: hydraulic disc brakes, en 15194 certification on the cargo bike and an assist class of EU 25.
  • Named reference models, Titan, T2, C11, M1 Pro, let buyers judge the range bike by bike rather than by badge alone.

Cons

  • The lightest bike in the range weighs 13.75 kg, so stairs, train platforms and shared flats are where the range asks most of a rider.
  • Aftercare runs through partner shops with sales both, so a repair means finding a partner rather than returning to a company bench.
  • Nominal power is 750 W from a hub motor, above the 500 W typical across the brands listed, which puts Fiido in the middle of a spread running 250 W to 2,600 W.

KALKHOFF

Pros

  • The frame warranty runs 10 years, which is the strongest single commitment attached to a Kalkhoff bike.
  • Every bike uses a Bosch mid motor, the low central setup riders pick for hills and heavy loads rather than a hub motor.
  • The same maker covers city, hybrid and step through, so a rider can move from a step-through city bike to an eMTB without changing brand.

Cons

  • Sales are limited to DE, so anyone riding outside that market is shopping where the brand does not sell.
  • Assist stops at the EU 25 class, so riders who shop by class label elsewhere need to read the limit before ordering.
  • The type list ends at city, hybrid and step through, which leaves out the folding and cargo shapes in the Tern range.

Who each suits

Fiido

Who it suits

  • Households carrying more than a rider, since city, commuter and folding puts a cargo bike and a longtail in the same range.
  • Commuters splitting a week between a train platform and open road, choosing between Titan, T2, C11, M1 Pro in one place.
  • Buyers who would rather spread the cost, since finance is offered across the range.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders who want a dealer backed city, hybrid or step through range: Kalkhoff lists city, hybrid and step through.
  • Buyers who only need cargo, commuter and folding bikes and prefer a maker built around them: Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding.
  • Riders after an emtb, a type HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists in commuter, folding and fat tire and the Fiido range leaves out.

KALKHOFF

Who it suits

  • Riders commuting in Germany who want a mid motor and a dealer within reach for servicing.
  • Anyone keeping a bike for years who values a 10 years frame warranty over a low entry price.
  • Households that would rather spread the cost, since finance sits alongside direct and dealer buying.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers after a folding or cargo bike: Tern lists those shapes, and city, hybrid and step through does not reach them.
  • Riders outside DE: iSinwheel lists commuter, folding, fat tire and eMTB shapes, while the Kalkhoff range stops at DE.

Country by country

Fiido vs KALKHOFF
CountryFiidoKALKHOFF
AustriaYesNo
BelgiumYesNo
BulgariaYesNo
CanadaYesNo
CroatiaYesNo
CzechiaYesNo
DenmarkYesNo
EstoniaYesNo

8 of 29 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

Fiido

How much does a Fiido e-bike cost to buy?+

The range runs $549 to $2,299. The lower figure is the cheapest bike Fiido lists and the upper figure the most expensive, and both are the price of the bike at the point of sale. Nothing in the published pricing comes back as a renewal, so the purchase figure is the one that stays in your budget.

What range do Fiido bikes cover on a charge?+

The headline figure is a claimed range of 347 km on the largest battery, 2,088 Wh. Claimed numbers come from the brand rather than an independent test, so treat the top figure as a ceiling and expect the lighter, loaded bikes to fall short of it on a cold commute.

KALKHOFF

Where can I buy a Kalkhoff, and which market does it run in?+

Kalkhoff runs in Germany, and the sale terms come from that country's rules. Sales cover both routes, so a rider can order direct or go through a shop. Servicing happens through a partner service network, which means a local dealer does the mechanical work. Anyone reading this from another country should confirm the terms before booking a test ride.

What warranty and return terms come with the bike?+

The frame carries a 10 years warranty, and the money back window is 14 days. That gives a buyer room to ride the bike hard and live with it before deciding it does not suit the trip, rather than judging from a test ride around the block. A dealer can confirm both terms in writing before handover, and the frame warranty is the longer of the two.

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