Cyrusher Path vs Denago Folding 1
Two commuter e-bikes at a similar price, compared on the same normalized specs. Both scored by us, both reviewed in full.
The verdict
Same price and virtually the same Genius score, so this isn't a quality call, it's a format call: full-size and better-equipped (Path) versus foldable and lighter (Denago).
Buy the Cyrusher Path
Buy the Cyrusher Path if you want hydraulic disc brakes, a 9-speed drivetrain, more range, and a higher payload rating, and you don't need to fold or carry the bike anywhere.
Buy the Denago Folding 1
Buy the Denago Folding 1 if you need to fold it for an elevator, closet, trunk, or transit, and want 8 lb less to lift plus a bit more torque off the line.
The differences that matter
- Denago Folding 1 pulls harder from a stop and on hills, by 10 Nm of torque.
- Cyrusher Path runs a 250W bigger motor on continuous power.
- Denago Folding 1 is 8 lb lighter, which you notice lifting it or carrying it up steps.
Who each one is for
Cyrusher Path
The everyday commuter who wants a comfortable, capable daily bike with enough muscle for hills and enough range to skip the daily charge.
Denago Folding 1
Commuters who want a fold-away bike with enough torque for real hills and a throttle for the days they'd rather not pedal.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Cyrusher Path | Denago Folding 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799 | $1,799 |
| Motor (nominal) | 750W | 500W |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 672 Wh |
| Claimed range | 59 mi | 57 mi |
| Weight | 69.5 lb | 62 lb |
| Max payload | 330 lb | 300 lb |
| Motor type | hub | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes 203mm Front + Rear | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES 9-speed (SL-U4000 shifter) | Shimano 7 speed |
| Tire size | 27.5" x 2.4" | 20" x 3" |
Highlighted values are the better of the two where both brands publish the number. Where a spec isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
The short version on each
Cyrusher Path
What's good
- The 750W motor and 80 Nm of torque pull strongly from a stop and handle climbs without bogging down.
- A 720Wh battery gives you a genuine daily range for commuting and errands.
- 203mm Tektro hydraulic disc brakes front and rear deliver strong, easy-to-control stopping.
What to know
- Whether the Path has a throttle isn't specified, so if you want to ride without pedaling, confirm it before buying.
- On pure price-per-mile a few commuters undercut the Path; here you're paying for its climbing power and better brakes.
Denago Folding 1
What's good
- 90 Nm of torque is genuinely strong for a folder, so hills and heavy starts feel easy instead of like a workout.
- A throttle lets you ride up to 20 mph without pedaling, which is a welcome break on tired legs or a hot day.
- The 672Wh battery backs a claimed 57 miles, plenty of cushion for most commutes between charges.
What to know
- Mechanical disc brakes are the main trade-off at $1,799, since plenty of rivals now put hydraulics on bikes at similar money; hydraulics grip harder with less effort at the lever, which counts for more given this bike's 25 mph top speed.