In recent years we have seen an impetuous growth of alternative means of transport, especially in the city: Nilox X2 Plus is an eBike model that responds to the need that set the market in motion, in particular flexibility, speed of movement, portability. very important characteristics that make it ideal for those who live beyond the so-called “last kilometer”.
We tried it on the streets of Milan, both in the center and in the suburbs, finding that the X2 Plus is comfortable and fun, even if to be exploited it must be well managed and understood.
Folds in two or three
One of the most important features of the X2 Plus is immediately noticeable: the bike arrives folded in two through a central hinge, equipped with safety, an advantage in terms of space when transporting it by car in the trunk or by Metro or Tram.
The personalization phase of the posture, with the adjustment of the handlebar and the saddle, is carried out in two phases: there is a hook that makes it possible to adjust the length and a secondary screw that adjusts the tightening of the closure.
Some hinges, such as the central closure, are regulated by a safety device, which makes it practically impossible to open while driving, since the operation must be carried out manually and with a certain decision.
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The front controller showing the battery status and the gear in use 
the flashlight, with the battery compartment 
The rear, with the electric motor 
The battery compartment 
charging can be done directly from the bicycle 
the main dial, on
Power on
Before describing how it works mechanically, driven by the electric motor, the most important feature of the Nilox X2 Plus, it is necessary to make a distinction: the eBike operates with pedal assistance, which means that the electric motor, present in the rear wheel, accompanies the physical pedaling, facilitating it and not moving the bicycle independently. Basically, doing two or three rides is like doing ten or fifteen and it's like someone is pushing the bike from behind, although of course we have full traction control at all times. In short, it makes less effort and potentially goes further, as well as faster than what we could rely only on our muscles.
The power button is on the handlebar to our left, next to a small battery torch (not included). Turning on the Nilox X2 Plus immediately shows the battery level and the gear activated (there are three positions), with two convenient buttons to change it: the choice of engaging a drive to gear makes it easier, not a little, or starting at the start (think to the effort that is normally made at a stop or at traffic lights) and the most difficult points such as off-road or uphill travel.
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In the street
For those who have never tried it, assisted pedaling is a fantastic thing: you still need to know how to ride a bicycle, because the pedaling is there, but the effort is so little that you almost feel guilty to overtake someone who instead really pedal. .
The wheels are very small, just 16 “, with a tire width of 1.75”: with such a small diameter we expected less safety even at high speeds, but even if the center of gravity is actually a bit high everything went well after taking the measurements.
The Nilox X2 Plus, closed
Here and there, however, the center of gravity pushes the Nilox X2 Plus to some stunts, which you need to keep at bay from time to time, if you adopt a moderate posture the lightness of the front is not a problem.
The maximum speed of 25 Km / h declared by Nilox can be reached without much effort, and by continuing to push the bike it goes even faster, however by law at that speed the engine switches off for safety reasons.
It must be said that the speed of 25 Km / h is very high for a bike (especially for one with 16 ″ wheels) and that the optimal gear is between 20 and 22 Km / h.
Nilox X2 Plus, once closed, fits comfortably in the trunk (in the photo a Citroen C4 Sedan)
Parking is facilitated by the reduced stature of the frame, which will please those who wear for example the skirt. The worst problem, however, seems to us the weight; with 17 kg (battery included) you don't have to deal with a… feather and this could cause problems for those who get on public transport. In Milan, for example, buses require a minimum of “climbing” and the subways often force users to go down steps, and lifting such a weight is not always within everyone's reach.
The brakes hold well, even if they whistle a little too much at first and the wheels, whose pressure must be adjusted at the beginning, give stability even where there is no asphalt (even if you don't have to think about making very long dirt roads) .
The bike goes very well for people of all sizes, given the extreme possibility of customization of the saddle and handlebars
The pedaling, in the three gears, is typical of the city: if you want to take a long excursion in the countryside, the Nilox X2 Plus will certainly accompany you, but it is not the right model, both for the size of the wheels and for the width of the tread. .
The autonomy of 25 km is undoubtedly good, considering the urban nature of the model, and in our opinion it can be overcome with a non-extreme use.
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The Support App
In all honesty, the Nilox X2 Plus does not need an App in the strict sense: however, since it is equipped with it, we wanted to try it with our iPhone 8.
Once installed, the App allows pairing via Bluetooth directly from within the App (strangely, without consulting the iOS Bluetooth module) and controls some parameters such as the brightness of the display and the speed in real time (even if the operation it's a bit dangerous, as you have to keep your hands on the handlebars).
The Nilox App, here on iPhone
The Sport mode allows you to record a trip on the road, providing you with the tracking of the route, maximum speed and average speed, with the possibility of sharing it on Facebook.
Finally, it also allows you to do a software check of the bike system, reporting any problems and, obviously, it shows the percentage of battery left.
Conclusions
Considering all the traffic problems that afflict the major Italian urban cities, there is no doubt that a model like the Nilox X2 Plus is a more than valid solution, with a focus only on rainy days, which the bike cannot bear.
The cost is important compared to other models on the market but there is no doubt that there is quality here, with only venial and secondary defects compared to a certainly interesting model for those who have to cross the city every day and not only want to save time and subscription money. , but also take two rides, which are optimal for the body and spirit.
Pro
Versus
• A little heavy • Saddle a little hard
Retail price
Nilox X2 is available from the site from the Amazon.it pages both in the Plus a and normal version (without Bluetooth) the list price is 699 but it is possible to buy with considerable discounts that we invite you to check by clicking on the links.
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