The bike folds at the middle of the frame, and to make it slightly more bearable than lugging 19kg around, the seatpost battery is removable, dropping the weight down to a far more manageable 13.5kg. The rear hub motor isn’t massively powerful, but does the job on flatter terrain.While we reviewed the slightly higher spec Mycle Compact Plus, the company has just lowered the prices across its range, including the plain old Compact, which has now dipped below £1,000. The difference betweencheap cycling jerseys  the two models (besides the frame) is in the addition of suspension forks and a larger battery in the Plus – so if that’s important, then it may be worth an extra £200.

The Compact, however, is as it says... compact. It folds quickly using a mid-frame hinge system, and comes with a 230Wh battery which Mycle suggests can offer a 30km range. It weighs 17.5kg so it’s not the lightest e-folder. It’s perhaps more a car boot bike than one you’re likely to be lifting onto public transport. It also comes with a rear rack and is compatible with a range of Mycle accessories,