Jean Fourche · Cargo & longtail · ⚡ electric
Jean Fourche Jean II Électrique
€2,690
The Jean II electric from Jean Fourche is a compact longtail assembled near Bordeaux: 24-inch wheels, Virvolt 250 W / 80 Nm mid-drive motor, removable 529 Wh battery (705 Wh optional) and hydraulic brakes, for €2,690 in its bare version. At 1.75 m long and 27 kg, it carries two children or one adult and rides like an urban bike. Reviews praise its agility and versatility, while pointing to the cost of options and assistance less vigorous than Bosch or Shimano motors.
Best for: families with 1 or 2 children in towndaily trips with compact parkingoccasional adult passenger
40 kmclaimed range
540 Whbattery
250 Wmotor, 80 Nm
27 kgweight
Hydraulic discbrakes
What we like
- Very compact (1.75 m) and light (27 kg) longtail, as nimble as an urban bike
- Carries 2 children or 1 adult, 70 kg at the rear and 15 kg at the front
- Virvolt 80 Nm mid-drive motor with torque sensor, assembled in France
- Shimano 180 mm hydraulic brakes and puncture-resistant 24-inch tyres
- 5-year frame guarantee, repairable, modular design
What we like less
- Price climbs quickly with child kits and options (€3,200 to €3,400)
- Standard battery range is marginal (40 to 60 km claimed)
- Assistance less powerful than a Bosch Cargo Line or Shimano EP8
- Kickstand and accessories could be better, rigid fork
Key points
- COMPACT FORMAT: electric longtail cargo bike designed for the city. Its very short format makes urban trips and parking easier.
- REAR CARRYING: designed to take up to two children or one adult at the rear. The high payload meets family or utility needs.
- MID-DRIVE MOTOR: electric assistance suited to urban and suburban use. It helps at starts and on daily trips.
- 540 WH BATTERY: claimed range of 40-60 km depending on use. Removable battery housed in the frame to simplify charging.
- REASSURING BRAKING: hydraulic disc brakes for more precise control. Braking stays effective in heavy traffic.
- 8-SPEED DRIVETRAIN: Shimano Altus 8-speed to adapt effort to varied routes. The 24" wheels add agility.
Specifications
| Motor | Virvolt 900 |
|---|---|
| Rated power | 250 W |
| Torque | 80 Nm |
| Motor position | Mid-drive motor |
| Battery | 540 Wh |
| Claimed range | 40 km |
| Removable battery | yes |
| Battery position | frame |
| Max assisted speed | 25 km/h |
| Frame material | aluminium |
|---|---|
| Frame type | Step-through frame |
| Sizes | Taille unique |
| Rider height | 150-190 |
| Gears | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus 8 speeds |
| Fork | rigid aluminium fork |
| Suspension | No suspension |
| Foldable | no |
| Weight | 27 kg |
| Max load | 212 kg |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 24 ″ |
| Tyres | Schwalbe Big Ben Plus 24×2.15, reinforced puncture-resistant tyres |
| Lights included | yes |
|---|---|
| Lighting details | 30 lux front light and permanent rear light with brake light. |
| Warranty | 2 years components and battery, 5 years frame |
| Model year | 2,024 |
| Made in | France |
| Colours | Gris bleu, Jaune, Rose, Vert |
Observed prices
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Reviews
- 8/10 frandroid.com ↗
- 4/5 cleanrider.com ↗
- 3.5/5 weelz.ouest-france.fr ↗
- 4.5/5 blog.roulezjeunesse.com ↗