Taubik Monaco S

Taubik Monaco S — The Only Folding eBike With Dual Sensor, a Rack, and a Suspension You Can Lock

Folding eBikes are built for compromise. Smaller wheels. Shorter wheelbase. Less stable at speed. Every folder trades something for the ability to collapse into a closet. The Monaco S trades less than anything else in the category.

Dual sensor technology — switchable between cadence and torque mode from the display, plus a thumb throttle for full motor control without pedalling. A 500W Sutto motor delivering 65 Nm of torque. A 48V 15Ah Samsung battery (720 Wh, UL 2271 certified) good for up to 100 km. 20″ × 3.0″ CST Big Boat hybrid tires — wider than a commuter, narrower than a fat tire, purpose-built for the middle ground most urban riders actually live in. VIBEE 75 mm lockout suspension fork — absorb potholes when you want to, lock it out on smooth pavement when you do not. Rear cargo rack included. Comfort saddle with integrated back support. Zoom hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors. Five colours. It folds. It all folds.

Taubik is Canadian-owned. Every Monaco S is assembled and inspected by trained technicians before it ships. Sold exclusively through authorised Canadian dealers.

Key Features

• 500W Sutto Motor — 65 Nm Torque — The same Sutto motor platform used in the Taubik Vista 26. 65 Nm is well-matched to a 70 lb folding bike on 3.0″ tires — responsive starts from traffic lights, confident climbing on 6–8% grades, and quiet cruising at 32 km/h on flat terrain. For riders in the 140–200 lb range on urban routes, 65 Nm on 20″ wheels delivers more acceleration feel than the same torque on larger wheels — smaller wheels multiply mechanical advantage. 500W vs 750W vs 1,000W compared →
• 48V 15Ah Samsung Battery — 720 Wh, UL 2271 Certified — Samsung cells with BMS protection. 720 Wh is the largest battery on any folder in the Zeus catalogue that is not a dual-battery setup. Real-world range on 3.0″ hybrid tires: plan 70–95 km in warm conditions at PAS 2–3; 50–70 km at 0°C; 40–55 km at −10°C. The battery is removable — flip the latch, slide it out, charge it at any indoor outlet. For condo riders, this is the detail that satisfies building management: the battery charges inside your unit, not in a communal hallway. Winter riding strategy →
• Dual Sensor Technology — Cadence + Torque, Display-Switchable — Cadence mode: motor engages at a fixed output when the cranks spin. Predictable, consistent, zero learning curve. Torque mode: motor scales proportionally to your pedal force. Natural, exercise-like, responsive. Switch from the colour LCD in seconds. This is the feature that justifies the Monaco S over every folder at a lower price tier in the catalogue — you get both riding experiences without buying two bikes. Full sensor guide →
• Thumb Throttle — Full Motor Control Without Pedalling — The Monaco S includes a thumb throttle on the left handlebar that delivers up to 32 km/h of motor power independent of pedalling. Useful for starts on hills, easing into traffic from a stoplight, navigating a tight turn without losing momentum, or finishing a long ride when your legs are done. The throttle is legal on Standard-class eBikes in British Columbia (32 km/h cut-off), Ontario (32 km/h cut-off), and Québec (32 km/h cut-off) — verified against current 2026 provincial regulations. Most folding eBikes at this price are pedal-assist only; the Monaco S gives you both. Pedal-assist vs throttle →
• Folding Frame + Collapsing Handlebars — Single-Latch Mechanism — The frame folds at the centre. The handlebars collapse down. No tools. The 20″ wheels and 3.0″ tires keep the folded package compact enough for a condo closet, a sedan trunk, an RV storage bay, or beside your desk at work. The folding mechanism uses a single heavy-duty latch with a safety catch — secure when locked, quick when you need to fold.
• VIBEE 75 mm Lockout Suspension Fork — VIBEE is a suspension manufacturer that supplies forks across the value and mid-range cycling market. 75 mm of coil travel — 15 mm more than the Vista 26’s Mozo fork. The lockout is the key: on smooth bike lanes, lock it out and every pedal stroke goes to the road. On broken pavement, unlock it and the fork absorbs impacts that 20″ wheels transmit more aggressively than larger wheels. This is the only folding eBike in the Zeus catalogue with lockout suspension.
• 20″ × 3.0″ CST Big Boat Hybrid Tires on Double-Walled Rims — The Big Boat tread is designed for mixed urban riding. 3.0″ width provides more cushion and wet-pavement traction than a 2.0″ commuter tire, with less rolling resistance and weight than a 4.0″ fat tire. On 20″ rims, the 3.0″ contact patch also improves low-speed stability compared to narrower tires — important on a folding frame’s shorter wheelbase.
• Shimano Altus RD-M310 7-Speed — The same Altus derailleur used on the Vista 26 and Blackburn 275T. Shimano MF-TZ500-7 cassette. Clean shifts under moderate motor load. On 20″ wheels, the gear ratios produce different effective speeds than on 26″ wheels — lower gears spin faster, higher gears cap lower. Seven speeds is well-matched to the 500W motor’s operating range on 20″ wheels.
• Zoom Hydraulic Disc Brakes — 180 mm Rotors, Dual-Piston — Self-adjusting, fade-resistant in rain, light lever pull. 180 mm rotors on a 70 lb folding eBike provide strong, controlled stopping. Motor cutoff on lever pull. On 20″ wheels where braking forces are amplified at the contact patch, hydraulic brakes are the correct engineering choice — mechanical discs on small wheels require more hand force and offer less modulation.
• Comfort Saddle with Back Support — Wider platform, integrated lumbar rest. On a folder’s upright geometry where more weight sits on the seat, this saddle reduces the fatigue that standard saddles create after 15+ km. Not a racing seat. A commuting seat designed for people who sit on the bike longer than they stand on the pedals.
• Integrated Headlight + Brake-Activated Taillight — Both wired to the main battery. The taillight activates during braking — a genuine brake light, not just a running light. On urban streets shared with cars, a brake light communicates your deceleration to drivers behind you. Combined with the headlight, the Monaco S’s lighting system covers every dark-commute scenario.
• Colour LCD Display — Speed, distance, PAS level, battery status, sensor mode switch. Clean readout. Sensor toggling (cadence/torque) is done from the display — no phone app, no Bluetooth pairing. Shows what you need, nothing you do not.

Everything Included — Nothing Missing

The Taubik Monaco S ships professionally assembled and inspected by Taubik’s trained technicians. Final setup is minimal — unfold, adjust seat height, and ride. Everything you need is in the box:

• Taubik Monaco S eBike — your choice of Matte Black, Electric Blue, Lava Red, Matte Sage Green, or Graphite Grey
• 48V 15Ah Samsung battery — UL 2271 certified, BMS protected, removable
• Battery charger (48V)
• Rear cargo rack (pre-installed)
• Comfort saddle with integrated back support
• VIBEE 75 mm lockout suspension fork (pre-installed)
• Colour LCD display (pre-installed)
• Integrated LED headlight (wired)
• Integrated brake-activated LED taillight (wired)
• Owner’s manual in English & French
• Product info sheet in English & French

No hidden required purchases. Rack, suspension, saddle, lights, and display are included. Free Canada-wide shipping.

Shipping & Delivery

• Delivery: Ships within 3–7 business days
• Shipping: Free Canada-wide shipping
• Tracking: Tracking email sent once shipped
• Assembly: Ships professionally assembled by Taubik technicians — unfold and ride

Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty included — frame, motor, battery, display, controller

What You Should Know Before Buying (Honest Take)

• This is the most expensive folder in the Zeus catalogue. The Velotric Fold 1 Plus and the Eunorau Meta Foldable are both priced lower. The premium buys you dual sensor switching, lockout suspension, a rear rack, a comfort saddle with back support, five colours, and Canadian dealer assembly. If you do not need those features, the Fold 1 Plus or Meta Foldable deliver excellent value at a lower price. If you want the most complete folder without buying a single aftermarket part, the Monaco S is where the investment goes.
• 70 lbs is heavy for a folder. The Meta Foldable weighs 63 lbs. The Fold 1 Plus weighs 63–67 lbs. The Monaco S’s 70 lbs comes from the 720 Wh battery, the rear rack, the VIBEE suspension fork, and the comfort saddle. That weight buys you capability — but carrying 70 lbs up a flight of stairs is harder than carrying 63 lbs. If your condo has an elevator, the difference is marginal. If your condo has stairs, it is not.
• 20″ × 3.0″ tires — better than commuter tires in winter, but not fat tires. The 3.0″ Big Boat tread handles cleared roads, salted pavement, and light slush. It does not float on packed snow the way a 4.0″ fat tire does. For uncleared winter routes, the Taubik Escape with 20″ × 4.0″ fat tires is the winter folder. The Monaco S is a three-season folder that handles maintained winter roads.
• No dual battery option mentioned. The Meta Foldable supports dual batteries expandable to 1,440 Wh. The Monaco S’s single 720 Wh battery is the largest single battery on any folder in the catalogue — but if your range demands exceed 50 km in winter, dual battery capability matters.
• No Apple Find My or NFC lock. The Fold 1 Plus has Apple Find My built in. The LOTDM200-II has NFC locking. The Monaco S relies on traditional locking methods. If anti-theft technology is a priority, the Fold 1 Plus covers that gap. If your folder lives inside your condo, the point is moot.
• Single frame size (16.1″ / 410 mm) with a wide seat-height range. Standover is just 12.8″ (325 mm) — one of the lowest in the catalogue — and the seat post adjusts from 29.3″ to 36.6″ (750–930 mm), an unusually broad fit envelope for a folder. That covers roughly 5′0″ to 6′2″ riders comfortably. Reach distance is 18.1″ (460 mm), which is compact by full-size standards. On a folder, the cockpit reach — not seat height — is what limits taller riders. If you are above 6′2″, test the reach before committing.
• 65 Nm is moderate — not maximum. The Taubik Escape delivers 85 Nm. The RS-A02 Pro delivers 80 Nm. The Fold 1 Plus delivers 75 Nm. At 65 Nm, the Monaco S prioritises the dual sensor experience over raw torque. On 20″ wheels, 65 Nm still accelerates briskly and climbs 6–8% grades without issue for riders under 200 lbs. Above 220 lbs on steep hills, more torque helps.

The Monaco S is the most fully equipped folder in the Zeus catalogue — and the most expensive. That is not a contradiction. Every feature costs more to include than to omit. The question is whether your use case needs all of them. If you want dual sensor flexibility, lockout suspension, a rack, a comfort saddle, and five colours from a Canadian brand — this is the only folder that delivers all of it. If you need one or two of those features, a lower-priced folder covers you well.

Will It Fit You? — Geometry & Sizing

Folders live or die by fit. Most folding eBikes use shorter wheelbases, smaller wheels, and compact frames that work for a narrower height range than a full-size bike. The Monaco S is the exception: a 12.8″ (325 mm) standover — among the lowest in any catalogue at any price — combined with a seat post that adjusts from 29.3″ to 36.6″ (750–930 mm). That gives the Monaco S one of the widest fit envelopes of any folder, capable of accommodating riders from roughly 5′0″ to 6′2″ on a single frame.

Why standover height matters more than people realise. Standover is the distance from the ground to the top tube at the spot where you mount the bike. A 12.8″ standover means you can step over the frame in a skirt, in dress trousers, in a winter coat, after hip surgery, with arthritic knees, after a long day when your legs are tired. It is the single dimension that determines whether mounting the bike feels effortless or feels like a hurdle. The Monaco S clears this hurdle by a wider margin than most folding eBikes on the market.

Rider Fit by Height

• 5′0″ – 5′4″ (152–163 cm) — Excellent fit. The 12.8″ standover and 29.3″ minimum seat height are friendlier to shorter riders than nearly any folding eBike on the market. If you have struggled to find a bike that fits, start here.
• 5′5″ – 5′10″ (165–178 cm) — Sweet spot. Most riders in this range fall in the centre of the seat post adjustment, with comfortable reach and an upright commuter posture.
• 5′11″ – 6′2″ (180–188 cm) — Comfortable fit. Seat post extends to 36.6″ (930 mm), accommodating riders to roughly 6′2″. The 18.1″ reach is compact by full-size standards — expect a more upright posture than a stretched-out commuter frame.
• Over 6′2″ (above 188 cm) — Test the cockpit before committing. Folding geometry has limits — reach distance, not seat height, is what restricts taller riders. If you are above 6′2″ and the Monaco S feels cramped on a test ride, a full-size step-through like the Taubik Vista 26 may suit you better.

Need help deciding? Call 1-866-938-7580 — we will talk through your inseam, your typical ride, and which frame fits your body before you order.

Full Specifications

Who Is the Taubik Monaco S For?

• Condo dwellers who want a full-featured commuter that disappears into a closet — The Monaco S folds and the handlebars collapse. Store it beside your shoes, behind your coats, or in a hallway closet. Remove the battery, charge it at a kitchen outlet. Your building manager never sees an eBike in the hallway, the bike room, or the elevator. Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal condos are banning full-size eBike storage — a folder with a removable battery is the only architecture-proof answer.

• How It Compares

  Spec	Taubik Monaco S	Velotric Fold 1 Plus	Eunorau Meta Foldable
  Motor	500W Sutto hub	750W hub (1,100W pk)	500W hub
  Torque	65 Nm	75 Nm	55 Nm
  Sensor	Dual (cadence + torque)	SensorSwap (cadence + torque)	Torque only
  Throttle	Yes (thumb)	Yes (half-grip)	—
  Battery	720 Wh Samsung	624 Wh	720 Wh Samsung
  Winter Range (0°C)	~50–70 km	~40–55 km	~50–70 km
  Tires	20″ × 3.0″ hybrid	20″ × 4.0″ fat	20″ × 3.0″
  Gears	Shimano Altus 7-speed	Shimano 7-speed	Shimano 7-speed
  Brakes	Zoom hydraulic 180mm	Hydraulic 180mm	Hydraulic 180mm
  Suspension	VIBEE 75mm lockout	RST coil fork	—
  Rear Rack	Included	Not included	Not included
  Saddle	Comfort + back support	Standard	Standard
  Brake Light	Yes (brake-activated)	Yes (turn signals too)	—
  Weight	70 lbs	63–67 lbs	63 lbs
  Payload	264 lbs	450 lbs	286 lbs
  Anti-Theft	—	Apple Find My	—
  Dual Battery	—	—	Expandable to 1,440 Wh
  Colours	5	4	3
  Canadian Brand	Yes	No	No

  Choose the Taubik Monaco S if you want the most complete folding eBike in one box: dual sensor, lockout suspension, rear rack, comfort saddle, brake light, five colours, and Canadian dealer support. The premium folder for riders who do not want to buy a single aftermarket part.