Why does the FLIT-16 have rim brakes instead of disk brakes?

Why does the FLIT-16 have rim brakes instead of disk brakes?

To enable our ebike to fold compactly, the FLIT-16 has a 74mm hub on the front wheel. Unfortunately, 74mm hubs are not currently disk brake compatible.
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