Fiido Titan review: A big ‘ol fat tire e-bike for off-road riders
When it comes to riding e-bikes off-road, fat tires are a simple and easy way to get more comfort out of your ride. Adventure-style electric bikes, such as the Fiido Titan I’ve been testing, let amateur and experienced riders alike enjoy hitting trails and other off-road surfaces without needing thousands of dollars in high-end suspension to enjoy the ride. By adding powerful motors and big batteries, e-bikes like these ensure that the ride is just as capable as it is long-lasting!
Check out the video version of my review below to see my test riding in action!
Fiido Titan video review
Fiido Titan tech specs
- Motor: 750W geared rear hub motor
- Top speed: 45 km/h (28 mph) when unlocked
- Range: Claimed up to 135 km (84 mi) on a single battery (multi-battery version available)
- Battery: 48V 14.5Ah (696 Wh)
- Weight: 37.6 kg (83 lb)
- Max load: 120 kg (265 lb) on saddle, 80 kg (177 lb) on rear rack
- Brakes: Quad piston hydraulic disc brakes
- Extras: UL 2849-certified, Torque sensor, color LCD display with speedometer, wattmeter, battery meter, PAS level indicator, odometer and tripmeter, front and rear LED lights, right-side thumb throttle, lockable battery with option for two extra side-mounted batteries, frame-integrated rack, fenders, and kickstand
What does this e-bike offer?
The Fiido Titan is obviously more of an off-road oriented e-bike, but like many adventure-style electric bikes, it will undoubtedly be used for mix-duty riding.
The ability to ride both on and off-road is a huge advantage for fat tire e-bikes, since the electric motor helps overcome the extra weight and sluggishness of fat tires when used on pedal-only bicycles.
Speaking of pedaling, the torque sensor is a nice added benefit but I don’t feel it kick on as quickly as I would have expected from a torque sensor-enabled e-bike. Torque sensors generally give a more responsive pedal assist sensation without the typical cadence sensor lag, but I still feel like this one could be snappier. The 9-speed transmission at least gives you plenty of gear choice options, if you are one of these pedal-happy riders (which I definitely recommend!).
The 750W motor in the rear wheel is plenty snappy though, and makes short work of just about any terrain. Its 70Nm of torque offers pretty darn good turning force for climbing hills, though it’s not at the top of the pack there. For a $1,699 e-bike though, that combination of power and torque is quite respectable and will be sufficient for most riders in most scenarios.
The 48V 14.5 Ah battery is similarly middle-of-the-pack, but that’s fine for a modestly priced e-bike. Nearly 700 Wh of capacity is generally sufficient for average riders, though the option for up to three batteries means that riders can triple their battery capacity if they desire. That’s more than I need most days, but it’s nice to know that there’s the option for extremely long-range riding.
Just don’t expect to get the advertised 80+ mile range on a single battery – that’s horse-hockey. Half of that figure is probably the best you’ll do even on lower power pedal assist unless the bike is just barely giving any power at all at minimum power level, in which case most people won’t want to ride it. If you push the Fiido Titan hard on throttle-only riding, you could wind up with a quarter of that range at closer to 20-25 miles.
Speaking of throttle-only riding, here’s a fun feature: When you unlock the 28 mph top speed, you can actually get over 20 mph on throttle-only, which is a rarity. It also has questionable legal implications if you’re riding on public roads or trails in some states, so use that feature responsibly. But I could reliably cruise at around 25 mph on throttle only, which is helpful on those long straightaways.
The cast rims are a nice inclusion, since they mean you’ll never have to worry about rusting or bent spokes. They look quite attractive too if you ask me.
The rear rack is also slick-looking and frame-integrated, which is how they give it that 170+ pound weight rating. However, the wood insert that helps it look so good also means you are limited on areas where you can tie down gear or bolt-on accessories like storage boxes. You can always remove it though, if you want to give yourself more mounting options.
A few important downsides
The main downside that struck me as odd about this bike is that the brakes just don’t feel as powerful as I was expecting for a quad-piston hydraulic brake setup. I never felt like I didn’t have enough stopping power, but I expected that “light touch” sensation that I usually get with quad-piston hydraulic brakes, where a soft lever pull gives me decently powerful braking, and a hard lever pull locks up the wheels. On the Fiido Titan, I had to pull much harder than I usually do to get that strong braking sensation. Again, it never felt like it was dangerous or lacking braking, but it just didn’t have the more premium feeling I get from more premium hardware.
And I don’t know if I’d call this a downside, but it strikes me as weird that the headlight isn’t handlebar-mounted or fork-mounted and so it doesn’t move with the steering. It’s strange to not have your headlight steer with you on a bike, and sometimes can be frustrating when you’re trying to look in the direction you’re turning but the light keeps shining into the outer edge of the turn, not actually illuminating the path ahead of you in the curve.
Ultimately, the Fiido Titan feels like a solid entrant in the fat tire adventure e-bike space. No one has ever said “We need more options for fat tire e-bikes,” as we’re already drowning in choices.
But Fiido has been around the block a few times with many different styles of e-bikes and they’ve done a good job contributing to more options here with a fun and comfortable ride.
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Forget fumbling with cables or hunting for batteries – TILER is making electric bike charging as seamless as parking your ride. The Dutch startup recently introduced its much-anticipated TILER Compact system, a plug-and-play wireless charger engineered to transform the user experience for e-bike riders.
At the heart of the new system is a clever combo: a charging kickstand that mounts directly to almost any e‑bike, and a thin charging mat that you simply park over. Once you drop the kickstand and it lands on the mat, the bike begins charging automatically via inductive transfer – no cable required. According to TILER, a 500 Wh battery will fully charge in about 3.5 hours, delivering comparable performance to traditional wired chargers.
It’s an elegantly simple concept (albeit a bit chunky) with a convenient upside: less clutter, fewer broken cables, and no more need to bend over while feeling around for a dark little hole.
TILER claims its system works with about 75% of existing e‑bike platforms, including those from Bosch, Yamaha, Bafang, and other big bames. The kit uses a modest 150 W wireless power output, which means charging speeds remain practical while keeping the system lightweight (the tile weighs just 2 kg, and it’s also stationary).
TILER has already deployed over 200 charging points across Western Europe, primarily serving bike-share, delivery, hospitality, and hotel fleets. A recent case study in Munich showed how a cargo-bike operator saved approximately €1,250 per month in labor costs, avoided thousands in spare batteries, and cut battery damage by 20%. The takeaway? Less maintenance, more uptime.
Now shifting to prosumer markets, TILER says the Compact system will hit pre-orders soon, with a €250 price tag (roughly US $290) for the kickstand plus tile bundle. To get in line, a €29 refundable deposit is currently required, though they say it is refundable at any point until you receive your charger. Don’t get too excited just yet though, there’s a bit of a wait. Deliveries are expected in summer 2026, and for now are covering mostly European markets.
The concept isn’t entirely new. We’ve seen the idea pop up before, including in a patent from BMW for charging electric motorcycles. And the efficacy is there. Skeptics may wonder if wireless charging is slower or less efficient, but TILER says no. Its system retains over 85% efficiency, nearly matching wired charging speeds, and even pauses at 80% to protect battery health, then resumes as needed. The tile is even IP67-rated, safe for outdoor use, and about as bulky as a thick magazine.
Electrek’s Take
I love the concept. It makes perfect sense for shared e-bikes, especially since they’re often returning to a dock anyway. As long as people can be trained to park with the kickstand on the tile, it seems like a no-brainer.
And to be honest, I even like the idea for consumers. I know it sounds like a first-world problem, but bending over to plug something in at floor height is pretty annoying, not to mention a great way to throw out your back if you’re not exactly a spring chicken anymore. Having your e-bike start charging simply by parking it in the right place is a really cool feature! I don’t know if it’s $300 cool, but it’s pretty cool!
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Tesla has launched a new software update for its vehicles that includes the anticipated integration of Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car yet.
Earlier this week, CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla would integrate Grok, the large language model developed by his private company, xAI, into its vehicles.
Today, Tesla started pushing the update to the fleet, but there’s a significant caveat.
The automaker wrote in the release notes (2025.26):
Grok (Beta) (US, AMD)
Grok now available directly in your Tesla
Requires Premium Connectivity or a WiFi connection
Grok is currently in Beta & does not issue commands to your car – existing voice commands remain unchanged.
First off, it is only available in vehicles in the US equipped with the AMD infotainment computer, which means cars produced since mid-2021.
But more importantly, Tesla says that it doesn’t send commands to the car under the current version. Therefore, it is simply like having Grok on your phone, but on the onboard computer instead.
Tesla showed an example:
There are a few other features in the 2025.26 software update, but they are not major.
For Tesla vehicles equipped with ambient lighting strips inside the car, the light strip can now sync to music:
Accent lights now respond to music & you can also choose to match the lights to the album’s color for a more immersive effect
Toybox > Light Sync
Here’s the new setting:
The audio setting can now be saved under multiple presets to match listening preferences for different people or circumstances:
The software update also includes the capacity to zoom or adjust the playback speed of the Dashcam Viewer.
Cybertruck also gets the updated Dashcam Viewer app with a grid view for easier access and review of recordings:
Tesla also updated the charging info in its navigation system to be able to search which locations require valet service or pay-to-park access.
Upon arrival, drivers will receive a notification with access codes, parking restrictions, level or floor information, and restroom availability:
Finally, there’s a new onboarding guide directly on the center display to help people who are experiencing a Tesla vehicle for the first time.
Electrek’s Take
Tesla is really playing catch-up here. Right now, this update is essentially nothing. If you already have Grok, it’s no more different than having it on your phone or through the vehicle’s browser, since it has no capacity to interact with any function inside the vehicle.
Most other automakers are integrating LLMs inside vehicles with the capacity to interact with the vehicle. In China, this is becoming standard even in entry-level cars.
In the Xiaomi YU7, the vehicle’s AI can not only interact with the car, but it also sees what the car sees through its camera, and it can tell you about what it sees:
Tesla is clearly far behind on that front as many automakers are integrating with other LLMs like ChatGPT and in-house LLMs, like Xiaomi’s.
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Robinhood stock hit an all-time high Friday as the financial services platform continued to rip higher this year, along with bitcoin and other crypto stocks.
Robinhood, up more than 160% in 2025, hit an intraday high above $101 before pulling back and closing slightly lower.
The reversal came after a Bloomberg report that JPMorgan plans to start charging fintechs for access to customer bank data, a move that could raise costs across the industry.
For fintech firms that rely on thin margins to offer free or low-cost services to customers, even slight disruptions to their cost structure can have major ripple effects. PayPal and Affirm both ended the day nearly 6% lower following the report.
Despite its stellar year, the online broker is facing several headwinds, with a regulatory probe in Florida, pushback over new staking fees and growing friction with one of the world’s most high-profile artificial intelligence companies.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a formal investigation into Robinhood Crypto on Thursday, alleging the platform misled users by claiming to offer the lowest-cost crypto trading.
“Robinhood has long claimed to be the best bargain, but we believe those representations were deceptive,” Uthmeier said in a statement.
The probe centers on Robinhood’s use of payment for order flow — a common practice where market makers pay to execute trades — which the AG said can result in worse pricing for customers.
Robinhood Crypto General Counsel Lucas Moskowitz told CNBC its disclosures are “best-in-class” and that it delivers the lowest average cost.
“We disclose pricing information to customers during the lifecycle of a trade that clearly outlines the spread or the fees associated with the transaction, and the revenue Robinhood receives,” added Moskowitz.
Robinhood is also facing opposition to a new 25% cut of staking rewards for U.S. users, set to begin October 1. In Europe, the platform will take a smaller 15% cut.
Staking allows crypto holders to earn yield by locking up their tokens to help secure blockchain networks like ethereum, but platforms often take a percentage of those rewards as commission.
Robinhood’s 25% cut puts it in line with Coinbase, which charges between 25.25% and 35% depending on the token. The cut is notably higher than Gemini’s flat 15% fee.
It marks a shift for the company, which had previously steered clear of staking amid regulatory uncertainty.
Under President Joe Biden‘s administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission cracked down on U.S. platforms offering staking services, arguing they constituted unregistered securities.
With President Donald Trump in the White House, the agency has reversed course on several crypto enforcement actions, dropping cases against major players like Coinbase and Binance and signaling a more permissive stance.
Even as enforcement actions ease, Robinhood is under fresh scrutiny for its tokenized stock push, which is a growing part of its international strategy.
The company now offers blockchain-based assets in Europe that give users synthetic exposure to private firms like OpenAI and SpaceX through special purpose vehicles, or SPVs.
An SPV is a separate entity that acquires shares in a company. Users then buy tokens of the SPV and don’t have shareholder privileges or voting rights directly in the company.
OpenAI has publicly objected, warning the tokens do not represent real equity and were issued without its approval. In an interview with CNBC International, CEO Vlad Tenev acknowledged the tokens aren’t technically equity shares, but said that misses the broader point.
“What’s important is that retail customers have an opportunity to get exposure to this asset,” he said, pointing to the disruptive nature of AI and the historically limited access to pre-IPO companies.
“It is true that these are not technically equity,” Tenev added, noting that institutional investors often gain similar exposure through structured financial instruments.
The Bank of Lithuania — Robinhood’s lead regulator in the EU — told CNBC on Monday that it is “awaiting clarifications” following OpenAI’s statement.
“Only after receiving and evaluating this information will we be able to assess the legality and compliance of these specific instruments,” a spokesperson said, adding that information for investors must be “clear, fair, and non-misleading.”
Tenev responded that Robinhood is “happy to continue to answer questions from our regulators,” and said the company built its tokenized stock program to withstand scrutiny.
“Since this is a new thing, regulators are going to want to look at it,” he said. “And we expect to be scrutinized as a large, innovative player in this space.”
SEC Chair Paul Atkins recently called the model “an innovation” on CNBC’s Squawk Box, offering some validation as Robinhood leans further into its synthetic equity strategy — even as legal clarity remains in flux across jurisdictions.
Despite the regulatory noise, many investors remain focused on Robinhood’s upside, and particularly the political tailwinds.
The company is positioning itself as a key beneficiary of Trump’s newly signed megabill, which includes $1,000 government-seeded investment accounts for newborns. Robinhood said it’s already prototyping an app for the ‘Trump Accounts‘ initiative.
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