My Kalkhoff Pro Connect 8
by Jesper Kjeldsen
(Vejle, Denmark)
A very good electric bicycle.
I have had it for 7 months now and riden about 1500 miles on it.
What I especially like about it:
- Hill clime ability. My way back from work ends in a 400 meter 1:6 clime that I clime in 2nd gear effortlessly without even getting sweatty. And I am a non sporty man aged 56.
- The low weight and very precise road running and steering.
- Its ability to ride a little off road.
- The hub gear
- the good V-brakes
What I not like:
The steady deterioration of the battery. Must be the case for any bicycle battery. My battery is at the moment down to about 80 percent capasity compared to new.
Would bye again?: - Yes, defenitely. It is a great bike and riding electric is great.
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The deterioration of battery must be taken into account when making economic comparison to car riding. I think expence on battery renewal compares to expence on fuel for the same distance ridden in car.