Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Kalkhoff Agattu Electric Bicycle - the best electric bike in the world?


Apparently this Kalkhoff Agattu is just about the best electric bicycle you can buy in the world right now.



It uses a Panasonic Pedelec system (which senses how hard you’re pedalling and adjusts power assist accordingly), has a range of up to 50 miles and will charge up in 3 hours. What makes it special? Well according to this review it seems to be the combination of low weight, robustness and performance when compared with the rest of the field. It’s £1325.00 including delivery.





It uses something called a 'pedelec system', meaning the Panasonic motor senses when and how hard the pedals are being used. Your pedalling is converted into motor power which drives the rear wheel through the chain and gears. It makes for near silent operation, excellent hill climbing and the sensation of being bionically boosted.

1 comment:

Tim 50cycles said...

Hi, Kalkhoff also have another model available this season - similar to the Agattu but with rigid forks and around 5kg less weight. Very tasty. It's called the Pro Connect electric bike. A to B magazine published a review of it last week and we've published excerpts on the 50cycles electric bikes site.

One last note - we are offering the 53cm (medium) frame Agattu featured here for £1250 for a limited period, rather than the usual £1325.
All the best and thank you for noticing our bikes!
Tim
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