The very latest version of our flagship folding electric bike, the Tailwind 806 has received a number of additions enabling you to tailor the bike to your own personal requirements.
The Tailwind 806 is the perfect option for campers, caravaners, boating enthusiasts, commuters or for those with restricted storage space. With it’s very low step over height the Tailwind 806 is ideal for an easy dismount. The adjustment range on the seat post and handlebar stem means the bike can easily be adjusted for the comfort of both tall and short riders. Suitable for riders between 4’6″ and 6’6″!
Full Colour Display: Simple to use, high-tech, and unobtrusive.
Space for Optional Phone Mount: Navigation, communication, and entertainment on the go. Easily charge your accessory from USB-C charging on the display.
Lightweight, Service-Free Blade Forks: Reduces bike weight and, in conjunction with high-volume tyres, negates the need for heavy suspension.
Brakes: Powerful 180mm front / 160mm rear hydraulic discs and motor cut-outs, ensuring safe and effective stopping power.
Low Step, Huge Clearance: Easy to mount and dismount.
The Latest Locking Mech: Safe, unobtrusive, easy to use, and locks the frame rigidly.
Double Kickstand on the 806 Encore steadies the bike when folding and loading.
Rapid Fire Gear Shifting: Shimano Sora Rapidfire 9 (11-32T): The ultimate, beautifully smooth, flick effortlessly through 9 gears.
Rear Carrier: Longer, Higher, Stronger. Enables the fitting of child seats, baskets, and panniers without obstructing pedal rotation.
Battery Position: Behind the rider, leaving the cockpit free of obstruction.
The Tailwind 806 is a sturdy long range e-bike. With our superb locking mechanism locked you will not notice you are on a folding bike, there is absolutely no frame twist feel when riding. Tailor your Tailwind 806 by choosing your preferred battery range, set-up, add-ons and colour.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Frame |
Alloy Folding, Smooth Welding, ABUS lock mounting points |
| Motor |
AKM 55Nm hi torque 36V 250W rear cassette type |
| Battery |
36V 360Wh or 720Wh EVE cells, smart BMS, three keys |
| Display |
Colour LCD display by Velofox |
| Throttle |
Thumb Throttle, full throttle conversion available |
| Gears |
Shimano Sora 9 speed cassette 11:36 |
| Shifter |
Shimano Sora Rapidfire |
| Brake |
Karasawa Hydraulic, Dual piston, three finger lever with cut out |
| Brake Rotors |
Vented 160 mm front, 160mm rear |
| Handle Bar & Stem |
Alloy handlebar with 30mm rise. Folding stem 12 degree attack |
| Saddle |
Selle Royal Essnza Plus |
| Grip |
Premium grip with locking ring |
| Bottom Bracket |
Torque sensing, sealed bearing, square taper |
| Rim |
Alloy double wall eyeletted 30mm |
| Tyre |
Schwalbe Big Ben Plus 20″ x 2.15 Black with reflective strip |
| Front hub |
Joytech alloy hub with quick release |
| Mudguard |
Wide clearance custom alloy with safety protectors |
| Front Carrier |
(Optional extra) Black alloy 5Kg load limit with bungee straps |
| Kick Stand |
Alloy, center, folding double sided |
| Front Light |
Aluminium, LED waterproof, bike battery, 6V 40Lux. ISO 6742-1 |
| Rear Light |
LED waterproof, from bike battery. 6V ISO 6742-1 |
| Controller |
17A Torque/Cadence 5 levels Torque plus 1 level Cadence only |
| Charger |
220V 42V 3A |
| Super Charger |
(Optional extra) 220V 42V 5A fan cooled |
| Car Charger |
(Optional extra) 12V 42V 2A |
| Weight (without battery) |
20.5kg |