Hi all - just new to this site and looks very interesting/helpful! Live near Crowborough East Sussex and its uphill in all directions from my home! Purchased a Kalkhoff pro connect 3 years ago and has been a live saver since I don't drive in England yet! Usually do 20 - 30 miles a day, carrying a spare battery in my pannier. This bike eats up the hills and have had absolutely no problems - only had to change tyres, and probably did that sooner than needed! Other than a lady with a pedelec down the road, haven't seen many others around here!