“Don’t put the cart before the horse” is an idiom that MOD seemed to take very seriously when designing the MOD City+ 3. All the basic elements that I expect from a folding e-bike are there and well executed. With the basic elements all well executed, it was time to focus on the final details that make this the most practical e-bike I’ve ever ridden.

As a shopping writer, I’ve come to know many products with fancy bells and whistles that catch my attention, but ultimately disappoint when their primary function is flawed. Testing MOD’s latest foldable e-bike rekindled my hope that there are still companies out there that don’t rush things at the expense of flashiness.

I received the MOD City+ 3 as a review unit. The e-bike arrived pre-assembled and all I had to do was install the front wheel, headlight and a few other small parts, which was quick and easy. MOD says that all of its MOD City+ 3 e-bikes come pre-assembled, so installation should be straightforward. As an early reviewer, I got access to a pre-production model of the MOD City+ 3. I had some issues with the display showing some errors and the throttle sometimes not engaging (mostly on hills), but MOD later sent me an updated display and controller via a software update. After installation, I no longer experienced any of those initial issues.

Assembly: Very easy to assemble.