Fafrees F20 Light vs Fafrees F28 MT
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Fafrees F28 MT is 5 Nm more torque than the Fafrees F20 Light. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Fafrees F20 Light | Fafrees F28 MT |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 42 km | 39 km |
| Battery | 576 Wh | 540 Wh |
| Weight | 25.4 kg | 22.7 kg |
| Motor torque | 40 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Top speed | 24 km/h | 24 km/h |
| Price | $819 | $749 |
| 5-year cost | $1,335 | $1,283 |
Where each one wins
- Fafrees F28 MT is 5 Nm more torque.
- Fafrees F28 MT is 2.7 kg lighter.
The Fafrees F20 Light does not lead on a single measured axis here. That does not make it the wrong bike, but it does mean the Fafrees F28 MT is the one to justify not buying.
Who each one is for
Fafrees F20 Light
Suits you if you want:
- folds, so it fits a boot, a train or a hallway
- rated to 120 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 42 km estimated, which covers a 21 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
Fafrees F28 MT
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 150 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 39 km estimated, which covers a 19 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 45 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the two land within 5% of each other, which is inside the error on any of these inputs. Cost is not the deciding factor here.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Fafrees F20 Light covers about 30,720 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Fafrees F28 MT, about 28,800 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Fafrees F20 Light | Fafrees F28 MT |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $819 | $750 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $648 | $648 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-200 | $-183 |
| Total | $1,335 | $1,283 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Fafrees F28 MT if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
- Pick the Fafrees F28 MT if your route has real hills, or you carry cargo or a passenger.
Verdict
On the measured axes the Fafrees F28 MT is the better buy, and the Fafrees F20 Light needs a reason of its own: a colour, a frame, a shop you trust, a price that moves. None of those are in our numbers, and all of them are legitimate.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
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