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Originally Posted by hillside
Hello Jonathan,
among other options I am evaluating a UM36x here in Graubuenden/Switzerland. Steep terrain, I use the bike between two villages as it shortens a car drive to about 60% and I do it in 1/2 hr with ease.
Recently Swiss TV, a consumer magazine and 'Velojournal' reported on a test done by engineers at a university lab in Biel/Bienne. Sez one of the journals: UM44 deserves better bike components. It sounded like: We like it, but you get what you pay for. The leading contenders cost easily 1000 francs more. But all I do is a return trip, shy of 15 km, not 10 Miles. a total of less than 300 m level difference (going/returning) and a trial run allowed me to do that on one charge.
I'd be interested to hear of further experiences you made with the UM36.
Thanks and greetings from the hillside -- RM
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Hello Hillside
I recently tried the UM36 in the Alps and didn't think that its climbing ability was good enough. I posted a review on the main forum page
UM36 first impressions. For a bit more, you could get a second hand Flyer. Try their website (in German), where there are usually 5 to 10 of them advertised
2nd hand Flyers.