The MiRiDER 24 is a premium folding e-bike from MiRiDER, a British brand based in Wigan. It costs £1,995, more than double most of the folders and city bikes we list, and it is pitched at people who want a bike that folds without riding like a toy. This review works from the full listing and the manufacturer's own specification. We have not ridden it, and the Amazon listing has no customer reviews yet, so treat the riding impressions below as what the specification tells you rather than a test. For riders' own views, see the video reviews further down.
Verdict in brief
Buy it if you want a folder that rides like a proper bike, you value a British brand and a 2 year warranty, and your routes are mostly flat.
Skip it if your commute has real hills, you need it to fold small enough for a train luggage rack, or you can get a geared bike for half the price.
Is it road legal?
Yes, on paper it is one of the clearest listings we have checked. It states all of the things the UK rules care about:
- A 250W rated rear hub motor
- Pedal assistance that stops at 25 km/h (15.5 mph)
- Pedal assist only. The one extra control is Walk Assist, which helps you push the bike at walking pace and is allowed
That puts it inside the EAPC rules, so you can ride it on roads and cycle paths without a licence, tax, insurance or registration, from age 14. If you want the detail behind those three tests, our UK e-bike law guide explains each one. It sits in our UK Road Legal (EAPC) list for that reason.
Key specification
| Price | £1,995 |
| Motor | 250W rear hub (MiDRiVE system) |
| Assist | 5 pedal assist levels, cuts out at 25 km/h, Walk Assist |
| Battery | 10.5Ah, 378Wh, Samsung cells, removable and lockable |
| Quoted range | Up to 65 miles |
| Charge time | About 2.5 to 3 hours |
| Wheels | 24 inch |
| Frame | 6061 aluminium, step-through |
| Weight | 21kg |
| Folded size | About 86cm high x 30cm wide |
| Gears | Single speed |
| Brakes | Disc |
| Suspension | None (rigid frame and fork) |
| Lights | Integrated front, rear and brake light, run from the main battery |
| Warranty | 2 years |
What the money buys
24 inch wheels. This is the main reason to choose it over a 16 or 20 inch folder. Larger wheels roll over potholes, drain covers and kerb edges more calmly, and the bike feels closer to a full-size one. Paired with the low step-through frame, it is easy to get on and off in ordinary clothes.
A light frame for the size. At 21kg it is lighter than most full-size e-bikes, which tend to weigh 22 to 28kg. You can lift it up a step or into a car boot without much trouble.
A better battery, if not a bigger one. The 378Wh pack uses Samsung cells, locks to the frame, comes off for charging indoors and refills in around 2.5 to 3 hours. That is quick enough to top up at a desk during a working day.
Things you would otherwise buy separately. The lights are built in and powered from the main battery, so there is nothing extra to charge, and a backlit LCD shows your speed, battery and assist level. On cheaper bikes, lights alone can be a £40 to £60 extra.
A brand you can contact. A British company with a 2 year manufacturer warranty is a real difference from many low-cost imports, where support can be hard to reach once the bike arrives. The MiRiDER 24 has been on sale through UK bike shops since mid-2024, so it is not an untried design, even though the Amazon listing is new.
Where it falls short
One gear. The bike is single speed. That means less to adjust and maintain, but on a steep hill the motor and your legs do all the work, with no lower gear to drop into. If your route climbs, a geared bike will be easier.
A modest battery for the price. 378Wh is fine for a commute but smaller than many cheaper bikes. The quoted 65 miles is a best case at the lowest assist level. As a rule of thumb, halve a manufacturer's range figure for hilly routes, cold weather or higher assist.
No suspension. The frame and fork are rigid, so comfort comes from the tyres and saddle. On rough or broken roads you will feel it.
Slim rather than small when folded. Only the stem and pedals fold. At about 86cm by 30cm it slides into a hallway or car boot easily, but it does not shrink to the compact cube a small-wheeled folder does.
No Amazon reviews yet. The listing is new, so there is no Amazon rating to go on. The video reviews below are the best way to see how it rides.
Who it suits
The MiRiDER 24 makes most sense for a flat urban commute of a few miles each way, for a rider who wants to store the bike indoors or carry it in a car, and who would rather pay for build quality and a warranty than for headline power.
It is a weaker fit for long, hilly rides or for train commuters who need a bike that folds small.
Video reviews
These are independent reviews, not ours. Specifications can change between production runs, so check any detail that matters to you against the current listing.
- The Perfect eBike? Introducing the Mirider 24, Gadget John (June 2024, 24 minutes): a long look at the bike from launch.
- MiRider 24 and van life, Staycation Lifestyle (January 2025, 22 minutes): how it fits a life on the road, where folding size and weight matter.
Paying less for it
At this price it is worth checking whether your employer runs a Cycle to Work scheme. If they do, and the bike is available through a participating retailer, you pay for it from your gross salary in instalments, which can save a good share of the price. Our Cycle to Work guide for e-bikes shows how the saving works and the limits to check first.
Alternatives
If the price is the sticking point, our best electric bikes under £1,000 covers road-legal bikes for half the money, most of them with gears. For off-road riding, see the Touroll U1 vs Fafrees Hailong One comparison.
FAQs
Is the MiRiDER 24 legal on UK roads? Yes. Its listing states a 250W motor, assistance that stops at 25 km/h and pedal assist only, which are the EAPC requirements. No licence, tax or insurance is needed.
How far will it go on one charge? MiRiDER quote up to 65 miles, measured in ideal conditions at the lowest assist level. Expect noticeably less on hills, in winter or at higher assist.
Does it have gears? No. It is single speed, which keeps maintenance low but makes steep hills harder.
How small does it fold? To about 86cm high by 30cm wide. The stem and pedals fold; the frame does not.
How heavy is it? 21kg, which is light for an e-bike with 24 inch wheels.