2021 Adir CX Review

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Written Review

Power — 750 nominal watts

Speed  — 25 mph 

Battery and Range — 48 volt 21 ah, 60 miles

Pedal assist sensor — Cadence sensor

Display — LCD

Frame and weight — 6061 Aluminum alloy

Suspension —  Mozo spring suspension, 80 mm of travel

Gearing — Shimano Altus, 7 speed

Brakes — Tektro, hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotors

Warranty — 3 year battery and frame, 1 year comprehensive

Price — Starting at $1,449 USD 

Hello friends and welcome back to Electrified Reviews! I hope you are well and I hope you are having a great holiday season so far! Today we are reviewing the Adir CX folding, fat tire, step thru electric bike. Man, when it comes to standover height, it doesn’t get much lower than this beauty. This has to be one of the most approachable, easy to mount and dismount electric bike, we’ve seen in a while.

The Adir CX has a starting price of $1,449 USD for the white version, and $1,549 USD for the blue version. The only real difference, besides the colors of course, is that the white one has a 15.6 amp hour battery and the blue one has a massive 21 amp hour battery. $100 dollars more for an extra 5.4 amp hours of juice? I mean, that’s pretty much a no brainer. Now that’s what we call money well spent. 

Another surpassingly impressive feature about the Adir CX is that it comes with a 3 year warranty for the battery and frame, and a 1 year comprehensive warranty. This is way above and beyond most e-bikes at this price point, so we’re giving 10 points to Adir.

Alright. Let’s dive into the specs.

The Adir CX has a powerful Bafang 750 watt watt hub motor that brings the CX up to a top speed of around 25 mph with the thumb throttle or the cadence sensing pedal assist. Like all cadence sensors, there is a bit of a delay with motor activation and deactivation, but because of the gentle power curve on the CX it’s hardly noticeable. The roll on of power is the smoothest we’ve ever seen, which makes this electric bike particularly easy to control. Perfect for those just starting out with e-bikes.

The Samsung battery on the white CX is a 48 volt, 15.6 amp hour battery with a max estimate range of around 50 miles. But again, for an extra $100 bucks, you can upgrade to the 21 amp hour battery for even more range. 

The battery is locking and removable, and it is key operated, which means the key has to remain in the battery while you’re riding it… Just like with a car.

The frame is another unique aspect of the Adir CX. It’s a super low step-thru frame, which makes getting on and off the this e-bike incredibly easy. Those with a weak back or knee issues will probably appreciate this more than most. 

There’s also a gusset on the top of the single tube, and that’s going to help improve frame rigidity and strength. Speaking of strength, the locking mechanism on the frame is pretty solid, but the handlebar locking mechanism can be more prone to failure under extreme stress. Most light trail riding should be fine, but stay clear of the downhill MTB races. 

We also appreciate that Adir added a rear rack and front basket to the CX. This adds some serious functionality to this ride, and paired with the powerful motor and bigger 21 amp hour battery, this can be a serious commuter.

The front Mozo suspension smooths out the ride nicely, and combined with the seat post suspension and saddle suspension, the Adir CX is a comfortable electric bike to ride for extended periods of time.

To bring the Adir CX to a stop we’ve got Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors in the front and rear wheels. Normally at e-bikes at this price point we see mechanical disc brakes, so it’s a nice surprise to see Adir stepped it up with the hydraulic upgrade.

At the rear of the bike we’ve got a Shimano Altus 7-speed with derailleur with trigger shifter. Two more great upgrades that are just really surprising to see here. We’ll give another 10 points to Adir… why not.

The only downside here is the gearing is a bit too low for our taste. You’ll start beating eggs at around 17 mph, which means you really can’t contribute when riding above that speed. Of course, if you plan to ride the CX more like a moped, which you could totally do, this won’t really matter.

The big ol 20 inch by 4 inch fat tires offer even more suspension thanks to their huge air volume, and if you plan on riding on the beach or snow, or anywhere with loose terrain really, the extra wide tire patch on will keep you from sinking. 

There is a headlight on the Adir CX, but like so many headlight on e-bikes right now, it’s not really bright enough to illuminate your path at night. However, it does increase your visibility, which increases your safety, and for that we’re thankful.

Wire management on the Adir CX is also on point, with everything wrapped up and bundled nicely. The wires are externally routed though, which does leave them vulnerable to getting snagged on low lying branches or anything else sticking up out of the ground. 

The display here is great. It’s nice and bright and easy to read in direct sunlight, and it’s adjustable. On the left side of the handlebars we’ve got the independent button pad, the throttle and the horn, which is just loud enough to make sure you’re heard but no so loud that you’ll scare people half to death. 

And on the right side of the handlebars we’ve got the shifter.

The Adir CX is a value buy if we’ve ever seen one. At $1,549 it comes with the upgraded 21 amp hour battery, and all those sweet upgrade points like the hydraulic suspension, rear rack and front basket and Samsung cells. But, aside from the already great value, there’s two more things that really help the CX stand out from similar folding e-bikes: This one is super approachable and has a very gentle roll on of power. In other words, it’s easy to ride and perfect for beginners.

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