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Reviews · Folding · Video published 2024-07-15 · Page last updated

Kingbull Literider review

Kingbull Literider in a frame from Will's own test video

Quick verdict

–Not scored yetSpec-based · how it works

The Kingbull Literider is an excellent folding fat tire e-bike, and you get a lot for the price.

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My verdict

The Kingbull Literider is an excellent folding fat tire e-bike, and you get a lot for the price. I rode it for several weeks. It has a step-through frame, a rear rack, front and rear fenders and hydraulic disc brakes, and it folds down to fit in the trunk of a sedan, so you don't need an expensive e-bike trailer. What I didn't love: the hand grips feel cheap, the color display is hard to see in sunlight, and the folding pedals flipped out on me a few times when they weren't fully locked. It uses a simple cadence sensor, not a torque sensor.

What I liked

  • Folds to fit in a sedan trunk, even as a beefy fat tire bike
  • Step-through frame that also works as a handle when folded
  • Rear rack mounted directly to the frame; it held me at about 200 lb
  • Hydraulic disc brakes that are easy to pull
  • Big, bright LED headlight
  • Adjustable handlebar height
  • Throttle works from zero
  • Fenders front and rear included

What I didn't

  • Cheap-feeling hand grips
  • The color display is basic and hard to see in sunlight
  • Folding pedals can flip out if not fully locked
  • Cadence sensor only, no torque sensor
  • About 30 mph top speed, which I don't believe is set up correctly for US e-bike classes

From my test ride

Kingbull Literider during Will's test rideKingbull Literider during Will's test rideKingbull Literider during Will's test ride
Score breakdown How the score works
Value (30%)n/a
Range (battery) (20%)n/a
Motor & torque (10%)n/a
Build & features (15%)8.6
Comfort & practicality (25%)n/a

Source: manufacturer specs listed on this page and the price I reviewed it at. "n/a" means the maker doesn't list that number, so it's left out and the other categories are re-weighted. It doesn't measure ride feel; that's in my review.

Specs

FrameFolding, step-through
MotorRear hub
My top speedAbout 30.9 mph on pedal assist 5
Pedal assist5 levels, cadence sensor
ThrottleTwist, works from zero
Gears7 rear, 1 front
BrakesHydraulic disc
Tires4 in fat
SuspensionFront fork, no rear
IncludedRear rack, front and rear fenders, LED headlight
DisplayColor, basic

Specs are summarized from the manufacturer's listing and my own testing. Check the brand site for current numbers.

In the full review (14 sections)
  1. Should you buy one?
  2. Quick specs
  3. Pros and cons
  4. Design
  5. Controls
  6. Motor and speed
  7. Folding pedals
  8. Comfort
  9. Rear rack
  10. What the specs mean on the road
  11. Who it’s for
  12. Who should look elsewhere
  13. Price
  14. Related reviews and guides

Should you buy one?

The Kingbull Literider is an excellent folding fat tire e-bike, and you get a lot for the price. I rode it for several weeks. It has a step-through frame, a rear rack, front and rear fenders and hydraulic disc brakes, and it folds down to fit in the trunk of a sedan, so you don’t need an expensive e-bike trailer.

What I didn’t love: the hand grips feel cheap, the color display is hard to see in sunlight, and the folding pedals flipped out on me a few times when they weren’t fully locked. It uses a simple cadence sensor, not a torque sensor.

Quick specs

SpecKingbull Literider
FrameFolding, step-through
MotorRear hub
My top speedAbout 30.9 mph on pedal assist 5
Pedal assist5 levels, cadence sensor
ThrottleTwist, works from zero
Gears7 rear, 1 front
BrakesHydraulic disc
Tires4 in fat
SuspensionFront fork, no rear
IncludedRear rack, front and rear fenders, LED headlight
DisplayColor, basic

Sources: my Kingbull Literider video. I didn’t cover motor watts, battery size, weight or price in the video, so they’re left out here.

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Design

It’s a folding e-bike similar to the Aventon Sinch step-through. The step-through design is nice if you’re older or don’t like a crossbar. That part of the frame also acts as a handle when the bike is folded, which I thought was a great design element. It comes standard with a rear rack, which is excellent.

Controls

On the left: the front brake, the power button and a bell. The hand grips are rather cheap. The power button controls the center display, and you go up and down through five levels of pedal assist. Holding the plus button turns on the front headlight, a really big, bright LED.

The center display is pretty basic. It’s color, but a little hard to see in the sunlight.

On the right: a standard shifter with seven gears in the rear and a single ring in front, a twist throttle that works from zero, and the rear brake. The brakes are hydraulic discs, really nice and easy to pull.

Motor and speed

The rear hub motor is very powerful. On pedal assist level 5, I hit about 30.9 mph. I don’t believe that’s rated correctly for the US, but it is what it is.

Pedal assist uses a simple cadence sensor, nothing fancy, with no torque sensor on this model. You also have the throttle, and it’s really nice to just hop on and cruise.

Folding pedals

I’m not crazy about how it feels while pedaling, because the pedals collapse for folding. A few times a pedal wasn’t fully locked, and when I went to pedal it flipped out. If you fold and unfold the bike, make sure the pedals are fully locked in place.

Comfort

It has a front suspension fork and no rear suspension. With the thick 4 inch tires, I think it’s pretty comfortable. The seat is very standard, and I believe it provides plenty of cushion.

The adjustable handlebar was really helpful. You open the clamp and set the height, so taller riders can tailor it. I prefer higher handlebars; it’s more comfortable when you’re cruising.

Rear rack

The rack is very strong and mounts directly to the frame. I tested riding on the back at about 200 lb. I don’t know if it’s rated for that, but it supported my weight.

What the specs mean on the road

Folding with 4 inch tires. Fat tires usually mean a big bike, but this one still folds into a sedan trunk. That saves you buying a rack or trailer.

Cadence sensor. The motor kicks in when the cranks turn rather than responding to how hard you push. It’s simple and easy, but it feels less natural than a torque sensor.

Hydraulic disc brakes. Lighter lever pull and strong stopping, which matters at the speeds this bike can reach.

7 speeds, single front ring. Simple shifting with enough range for cruising.

Front suspension only. The fork and fat tires handle most bumps; the rear relies on the tires.

Who it’s for

Who should look elsewhere

Price

I didn’t give a price in my video, and I haven’t confirmed a current price as of Oct 23, 2026. Use the link below the video for today’s price.

Watch more of my e-bike reviews at YouTube.com/allelectricchannel.

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