The Touroll U1 and the Fafrees Hailong One look like the same bike on paper: 26-inch wheels, a 250W motor, 45Nm of torque, 21 gears and a removable 36V battery. Both are in our UK Road Legal (EAPC) category, which is rarer than it should be for an electric mountain bike under £500.
The real differences are availability, review history and what you get on the bars. As of 30 October 2026 that first one settles it for most buyers: the 26-inch Touroll U1 is showing as currently unavailable on Amazon UK, and the Hailong One is in stock at £499.
At a glance
| Touroll U1 | Fafrees Hailong One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Last listed around £449, currently unavailable | £499, in stock |
| Wheels | 26in on the listing we checked (a 29in version is also sold) | 26 x 2.1in |
| Motor | 250W hub, 45Nm | 250W rear hub, 45Nm |
| Battery | 36V 13Ah (468Wh), removable | 36V 13.5Ah (486Wh), removable, IP54 |
| Claimed range | Up to 65km | 45 to 55km |
| Gears | 21-speed | 21-speed Shimano |
| Brakes | Dual disc plus electric brake | 160mm mechanical disc |
| Display | LED, three assist levels | Backlit LCD, cruise control, USB port |
| Weight | Not stated on the listing | 23kg |
| Reviews | 4.4 stars from 229 ratings | None on this listing yet |
| Sold by | No current offer | Guiyuan_E Bike (third-party seller) |
Range: ignore the claim, compare the battery
The Touroll claims up to 65km and the Fafrees 45 to 55km, yet the Fafrees has the slightly bigger battery: 486Wh against 468Wh. Two bikes with the same motor and nearly the same capacity will not differ by 10km or more in real riding. The gap is in how the figure was measured, not the bike.
Treat them as equal, and expect less than either claim on hills, in winter or on a high assist level.
Road legality
Both are rated at 250W, cut out at 25km/h (15.5mph) and need you to pedal. The Touroll's only powered mode besides pedal assist is a walk mode at 4km/h, and nothing on the Hailong One's listing mentions a throttle or electric-only mode. Our UK e-bike law guide explains what each of those tests means.
One trap: the Touroll listing shows "Wattage 468 watts". That is the battery's capacity in watt-hours in the wrong field, not the motor's power.
Where the Touroll U1 wins
- Track record. 229 ratings at 4.4 stars is rare in this bracket, and it is the best evidence available for how a budget e-bike holds up.
- Wheel choice. A 29-inch version is sold alongside the 26-inch, which helps taller riders.
- Price, when it is available. About £50 less the last time it was on sale.
- Simple controls. Three assist levels, at 12, 18 and 25km/h.
Where the Fafrees Hailong One wins
- You can buy it. That matters more than anything else on this page today.
- A known weight. 23kg is light for the class, which helps on stairs and bike racks.
- A clearer spec. 80mm of front fork travel, 160mm rotors, IP54 battery protection and a stated fit of 160 to 195cm.
- A better display. Backlit LCD with cruise control and a USB port for your phone.
The drawback is that this listing has no reviews of its own, and it comes from a single third-party seller rather than from Amazon. Check the returns terms before you order.
Which should you buy?
Buy the Fafrees Hailong One if you want a road-legal e-MTB under £500 now. The spec is sound and the price is in line with the U1, but you are trusting the spec sheet rather than other owners.
Wait for the Touroll U1 if review history matters more to you than timing, and it comes back at around £449. It is unavailable rather than discontinued, so check the listing again before settling.
If you can stretch further, the best electric mountain bikes guide also covers the VARUN M27-1, which has a much bigger 624Wh battery. Buying for a teenager? Read whether a 14-year-old can ride an electric bike in the UK first.
Prices and stock checked on Amazon UK on 30 October 2026. Both change often.
