Fafrees F26 Pro vs Fafrees F28 Pro
The Fafrees F26 Pro and the Fafrees F28 Pro are close enough that no single figure decides it. The table below shows every axis, and the differences that are inside the margin are marked as ties rather than dressed up as wins.
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 F26 Pro | Fafrees F28 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 38 km | 39 km |
| Battery | 522 Wh | 540 Wh |
| Weight | 24.7 kg | 24.5 kg |
| Motor torque | 42 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Top speed | 24 km/h | 24 km/h |
| Price | $999 | $1,049 |
| 5-year cost | $1,471 | $1,509 |
Where each one wins
Nothing separates the Fafrees F26 Pro and the Fafrees F28 Pro by more than the margin on our own estimate. On the numbers, this is one bike sold under two names.
Who each one is for
Fafrees F26 Pro
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 120 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 38 km estimated, which covers a 19 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 42 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
Fafrees F28 Pro
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 120 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 F26 Pro covers about 27,840 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Fafrees F28 Pro, about 28,800 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Fafrees F26 Pro | Fafrees F28 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $999 | $1,049 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $648 | $648 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-244 | $-256 |
| Total | $1,471 | $1,509 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
Verdict
There is no verdict to give. The Fafrees F26 Pro and the Fafrees F28 Pro are the same bike to within the precision of anything we can measure, so buy whichever is cheaper on the day.
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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