Brompton on steroids: The FAT BAD electric folder

There’s no doubting the practicality of the folding bicycle, but small wheels can feel at the mercy of pot-holed city streets – a challenge the Fat Bad overcomes with balloon tyres sitting on reinforced 4” rims.

Fat Bad

Available in matt black, matt green, fluorescent green or pearl white and with a choice of 250-watt or 500-watt motor, the Fat Bad manages up to 43 miles before a charge.

The 25-kg bike does not fold as efficiently as a Brompton – it’s like a Dahon, with hinges on the frame’s central tube and handlebar stem.

At current exchange rates, the 250-watt version of the Fat Bad costs £1,135. A manufacturer’s warranty covers the frames for seven years, the battery and mechanical components for two years and electrical parts for one year.

Environmentally friendly cycle insurance

On the face of it, one cycle insurance policy is much like another, but the devil is the detail. How much excess you will be charged is just one of the things that varies wildly between providers. Another is so called ‘new-for-old’ replacement – many insurers use this term, but if your bicycle is more than a few years old, devalue it severely. This means you are left out of pocket when you come to replace it. Read our insider guide to cycle insurance.

Furthermore, every cycle insurance policy you buy from us helps support the work of the ETA Trust, our charity campaigning for a cleaner, safer transport future.

ETA cycle insurance has a low standard excess of 5% (minimum £25) and offers a new-for-old for life – how ever old the bike, if it’s stolen you get enough to buy a new model. The policy covers electric bicycles as standard and includes a breakdown service for your bike and you that will take you up to 25 miles if you suffer a mechanical problem or puncture. Your battery is covered against theft as standard.

For 25 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered. We never devalues bikes no matter their age, allow you to buy your replacement bike wherever you like, replace stolen quick release components and we handle claims in-house.