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    Rixe Bourdeau Owner Review

    Reviewer: James (PedelecCommuter) Purchased From: Vita Electric, Hampstead London Purchase Price: 1325 Time Owned: 3 weeks Local Terrain: Moderate Hills ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Strengths: I have a commute about 5/6 miles their and...
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    Extra Energy

    Test results are now published on their web site in English. See attached Pedelecs&E-Bikes - Products, Vehicle Tests, BatteryTest, Manufacturers, Company Reports, Archive - ExtraEnergy.org Quite interesting but some results look a bit odd - does Pro Connect really has assistance factor...
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    Rixe Bourdeau

    I have just taken delivery of Rixe Bourdeau this morning (previous bike was Giant Lafree lite for four years) - from my local bike shop Vita Electric. Very similar to Agattu I think but with 8 gears not 7. I ordered a 57cm frame and I am 5ft 11inches which is a good choice but seat is at lowest...
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    Rear Sprocket for Kalkhoff

    Firstly thanks for all good advice you can get on this forum - that has helped me choose a new bike to replace my lafree. I want to order an 18 tooth sprocket to fit to my new Kalkhoff bike that is arriving soon. I have been to the SJS website recommended by Flecc and think maybe I need -...
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    Giant Lafree Lite For Sale

    Giant Lafree Lite - SOLD Great bike sorry to see it go. 4 yrs old - Gents Large frame - 3 speed. Highgate London. £300 approx - NOW SOLD
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    Rixe

    RIXE Bourdeau Pedelec- They appear to be in same stable as Kalkhoff and sell pretty similar looking Pedelec to the Agattu - except it looks like it has 8 gears. Anyone know anthing about these and spec differences? Translated version of http://www.rixe-bikes.de/
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    Biketec Swiss Flyer HS

    They sell two models the ones with HS (High Speed) go faster up to 35-45kpmh it sais. They look reall nice. Is there anything special about thes apart from different gearing on the back sprocket? Could a Kalkhoff give Pro connect give similar performance to these if the back sprocket was changed?
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    Japanese Imports

    Has anyone tried importing E bikes from Japan. Eg the National bikes that use the Pansonic drive system? a They seem quite cheap if buying in Japan £350-£600 - for same type of excellent panasonic drive system. If we had these kind of prices here presumably that would make the difference...