As anyone got a Kalkhoff Endeavour BS10 400Wh?
This will be my first ebike so want a bike that's built to last. As its made in Germany I guess the built quality is better than most. But I have not seen any reviews of this new bike.
I need a bike that can do 20+ miles and very high quality (don't want to replace it in a years time)
what do people think of the new Kalkhoff Endeavour BS10 400Wh? is it worth the money or is there anything just as good out there?
I was looking at the Steven Triton 45 but can not find anywhere in the UK that has this bike.
I don't know about this particular model, I have the Pro Connect with Panasonic motor. As far as build quality is concerned, Kalkhoff bikes are very well built and use high quality components. Like you, I bought my bike for a 20 mile journey (round trip to work and back). The bike is now 5 years old and has covered about 13000 miles. The only things which I have had to replace are the chain, chain wheel, motor sprocket and rear sprocket (once only) which is pretty remarkable. The original battery is still good for in excess of 20 miles, probably nearer to 30. The paint and general finish of the bike is also excellent, it still looks like new after I have washed it.
I think you will find it hard to find better than a Kalkhoff in terms of build quality, durability and reliability. If you are looking for a utility type bike to use as a workhorse for commuting, and just want something that you can just get on and ride without any tinkering, I would consider a hub geared machine. The reliability of the Kalkhoff / Shimano hub gear combination will be very hard, off not impossible, to better. I speak from 5 years and 13000 miles worth of experience.
50 Cycles are capable of delivering excellent customer service and can be very reassuring. I've snapped the stand of my bike a couple of times due to my own negligence. 50 Cycles have always replaced this free of charge and I seem to remember they have given me other free bits and bobs when I have called in to see them. However, for reasons known only to them, they seem to throw a wobbly every now and again and undo all their good PR activities by one I'll thought out act. It seems crazy to me and I don't know why they do it. This is why you will detect a certain amount of I'll feeling towards them in this thread. From my point of view, I do find 50 Cycles ok to deal with and they are generally well meaning, but make up your own mind.