when i looked into this last year...50 cycles have a number of customers who have kalkhoff bikes in scotland who are willing to let you try their bike out.Having tried out the Wisper Alpino (nice bike, very pretty!) I'm now trying to find out if there's a supplier in Scotland who would be able to provide a test ride on a step-through Kalkhoff Agattu. If any one can help it would be appreciated, thanks
They are effectively clones, though only the step through Agattu is stocked in the UK. The only real difference is that the Raleigh badged model is marketed through a dealer network which obviously adds to the cost, hence the higher price. Otherwise they are the same bike, though some items like rims and tyres for example can vary according to availability at time of manufacture.The Dover is not an Agattu clone, they are both made in the Derby Cycles factory in Germany. The Raleigh is considered to be the 'luxury' end and as such costs a bit more, i suppose a bit like Lexus and Toyota.
The build quality of both the bike and the motor system is very high, but the brush motor is rather old technology now, a bit noisier than is usual now for hub motors and very much noisier than the very quiet Panasonic system in the Kalkhoff/Raleigh.On the Electric Transport Shop website I also had a look at the Heinzmann Estelle .It sounds like the Rolls Royce of e-bikes which is presumably why its so expensive -over £2600 but does anyone know whether its worth the extra ?
Any sign of a Scottish Kalkhoff dealer yet Scott?Hi Biged
I think you will find the Kalkhoff to be the higher end luxury range.
Kalkhoff is the flagship brand for Derby Cycles with a lot wider pedelec range than the Raleigh. Ranging from the 3 Speed version at £1395 to the Sport XTR for £3395.
Kalkhoff was the first brand Derby Cycles used to refine and develop the Pedelecs. With all the latest technology appearing on these models first before Focus, Raleigh, Diamond Back, Univega, Rixe etc.
The Agattu/Dover is the mid-range model. We welcome anybody to use the Raleigh dealers to test the concept and buy a Kalkhoff for £200.00 less for slightly higher spec.
We will be appointing a Partner in Scotland very soon which will be announced through our newsletter when the details are finalised.
Best regards
Scott
hi scott, where are the dealer(s) located in scotland who have test ride facilities ???Hi Tyler
Yes we have lots of customers in Scotland.
If you fill out an inquiry form on our website and I will give you a call to run through the various options including delivering the bike to a preferred bike shop in your local area.
If you are not happy with the bike you can return it, but I do not think that will happen as they are outstanding this season.
Please email scott@50cycles.com or call us on 03339005050 if you need any more help.
Best regards
Scott