My new Bosch KTM Bike!

[eddieo]

Have just ordered a Bosch KTM Macina Cross

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link does not take you to correct page: press "suche" - top right hand - then "bikesuche" then in box put "Macina cross" that should do it, only if bothered obviously! lol

I have purchased a special "street" model, from Stradler online, a large German retailer This is identical to bike in link except it has mudguards and 40 lux lighting system. price was 1999 euro plus just just under 80 Euro delivery (10 days fingers crossed)

So approx £1850 all in, not bad for such a nice spec bosch bike...Cant wait!

would have preffered to get from Belgium but there is no stock and want bike for the summer not begining of winter......

Edit:

Link was to wrong bike!

 

[Blew it]

Wow!, nice spec for that price. Shimano 575 hydraulics, Alfine 11 speed hub. Smashing bike Ed, your gonna have some fun on that.

 

[eddieo]

Wow!, nice spec for that price. Shimano 575 hydraulics, Alfine 11 speed hub. Smashing bike Ed, your gonna have some fun on that.

Oop's! Sorry link to wrong bike! (have changed it now.....)

was going to get the Macina 29 but it is really an off road style bike and more expensive at 2399 euro

the Macina Cross, more upright Hybrid style not as good spec but it has the 8 speed nexus (premium) which is supposed to be very much like the Alfina...

Christmas has come early to our house.... as Specialised crostrail Lrd disc with DaaHub kit due today as well! Yippee! lol so hopefully in a couple of weeks we will have 2 E bikes again.....( both 705 and 905 went to a lovely couple last weekend)

 

[flecc]

Can't see it, says "Under Construction" and a chunk of the left hand side of the page is hidden.

Saw the original wrongly linked to and did wonder Eddie!

 

[eddieo]

Can't see it, says "Under Construction" and a chunk of the left hand side of the page is hidden.

Saw the original wrongly linked to and did wonder Eddie!

Doh!....

Try this:

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no thats not working either ...Odd.

Ok follow link and then top right press "suche" then scroll down and press "bikesuche" then put Macina Cross

 

[jerrysimon]

Still under construction. First link looked pretty impressive spec!

As an asside are they now shipping DaaHub kits or are they just for a selected few to try on a sale or return basis ?

Regards

Jerry

 

[eddieo]

Still under construction. First link looked pretty impressive spec!

As an asside are they now shipping DaaHub kits or are they just for a selected few to try on a sale or return basis ?

Regards

Jerry

yes the 29 is impressive but my choice more practical for me I think...

Re Kit: Had my order in ages ago...certainly wont be returning it!lol

 

[flecc]

Tried the search as you said, but all it showed was a whole range of cross models and the one e-model shown was their high-powered 500 watt BionX one, not a Bosch in sight.

Their website designers seem to think it's always night time, judging by the gloom.

 

[tillson]

This might be the link here

Nice bike eddieo. I'm sure there will be a few on here interested to know what you think of it after you have taken delivery. Keep us posted.

 

[Blew it]

KTM Macina cross

WEBSITE

 

[eddieo]

well done!

in english (hopefully)

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Grrrr...Now how did Tillson manage that! My son recons its because site is in Flash and links dont work because of that. well it has partially ruined my thread sob sob But we got there eventually! lol

Many thanks to Bob Blew it ze Meister controller!

 

[flecc]

Thanks Eddie, Tillson and Blew it, got there in the end!

Hope you enjoy your new bike Eddie, I'm looking forward to your experiences on it. How are you going to manage 10 days without sleep?

 

[eddieo]

Thanks Eddie, Tillson and Blew it, got there in the end!

Hope you enjoy your new bike Eddie, I'm looking forward to your experiences on it. How are you going to manage 10 days without sleep?

You are welcome to try it we could meet in Croydon....Anyway I have the Specialised Crosstrail Ltd disc with DaaHub turning up shortly! Its a real beauty! pictures coming soon..........

 

[flecc]

Thanks Eddie!

You're going to need a warehouse shortly with all these bikes and kits.

 

[eddieo]

Thanks Eddie!

You're going to need a warehouse shortly with all these bikes and kits.

No sold 705/905 last week to a very nice couple...So there will only be the 2 E bikes. Plus 2 folders and 3 more full sized bikes gathering dust.....will stick them on gumtree soon though

 

[Tsakis]

Interesting.. What kind of bikes are the folder ones?

 

[Oiseaux]

Indeed a very nice looking bike. I for one really like the look and placing of the battery, am I alone on this ?

 

[tillson]

Indeed a very nice looking bike. I for one really like the look and placing of the battery, am I alone on this

No. I like it too.

Am I correct in thinking that there is a rack mounted battery option with the Bosch system?

 

[indalo]

Indeed a very nice looking bike. I for one really like the look and placing of the battery, am I alone on this ?

No, you're certainly not alone Oiseaux; I think it's a good looking machine and as there aren't too many places where a battery could be sited, I think they've got it right.

It seems that we're beginning to see more bikes now equipped with motor and battery, yet retaining the traditional wheelbase and appearing like "normal" bikes. I like that.

Regards,
Indalo

 

[eddieo]

Fingers crossed it should be a very nice bike if any of the chatter on German pedelec is anything to go by....Where it has been very well received. Had given up on getting a 2011 bike and was prepared to wait till the winter, until i heard that German forum members had got a special edition from Stadler online, could not believe my luck as these Bosch bikes are in very short supply as demand in Europe has been enormous. My wife will ride it when we are away (better fit) and I will ride my new Specalised DaaHub, then for serious climbing I will use it, as apparently they can climb walls.......