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HerculesRob Fold
e-folding
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Origin
The Rob Fold entered the Hercules lineup around 2016 as the brand's answer to urban commuters who need to fold a bike onto public transport. Unlike ultralight folders (Brompton, Tern), the Rob Fold prioritises ride comfort and a Bosch mid-motor over minimal pack size — it folds once at the main tube and is sized for riders used to full-size bikes. The 2024 lineup spans Bosch Active Line to Performance Line, with the Rob Fold 10 at the top.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium folding frame with fold point on main tube; rigid fork (AL)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Nexus 7-speed internally geared hub (R-series); Shimano Deore 1×10, 11–42T cassette (Rob Fold 10)
- Brakes
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc (all trims)
- Wheels
- 20-inch aluminium rims
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Bosch Performance Line on Rob Fold 10 delivers full-size trekking motor performance in a compact package
- Hydraulic disc brakes (Shimano MT200) on all trims — unusual at this price point for folders
- Dropper seatpost on Fold 10 makes daily saddle-height adjustment effortless for multi-user households
−Weaknesses
- At 25 kg, heavier than most folding e-bikes — requires a sturdy bike bag or careful manoeuvring on trains
- Rack-mounted PowerPack battery (not frame-integrated) affects weight distribution compared to tube-integrated designs
- Only one fold point: larger packed size than Brompton-style multi-fold designs
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