Gazelle Innergy Vs kalkhoff Pro connect

[blather]

Hi
Can anyone with experience of it tell me a little about the Gazelle Orange Innergy? How does it fare compared to Kalkhoff pro connect Disc? I had been looking at the latter but then discovered the Gazelle is quite a lot cheaper so mkay be a better option for me.
Thanks
Conn

 

[indalo]

Hi blather.

I haven't ridden any of the Innergy range but my advice would be not to bother unless you live next door to a Gazelle dealer who has been a Gazelle dealer for a long time.

Gazelle remain poorly represented in the UK for reasons best known to the company itself as their bikes are pretty decent quality machines. Kalkhoff, on the other hand, seem to be doing plenty of business in this country and are generally well regarded. Their prices seem to be climbing however and they may or may not offer the best value for money.

Much will depend on the topography of your local cycling terrain and typical journey length. If you are prepared to participate by pedalling with power off at times, rather than simply being carried along by sheer battery power, most modern ebikes have sufficient power to last through a daily commute into the 20-25 mile range. More with some of the newer high-power batteries.

Having a dealer close by who has been around for a while selling whatever bike you're interested in is very useful. Make a point of test-riding both a Panasonic powered bike like those you mentioned and a hub-motor type, of which there are plenty to choose from, some much cheaper than the Gazelle and Kalkhoff.

Regards,
Indalo

 

[flecc]

I agree with Indalo, the Gazelle can be a poor choice in the UK. They tend to opt for lower power and climb ability, the recent test by A to B magazine highlighted that aspect of the Innergy. They previously had a Panasonic powered model called the Easy Glider which again was set to lower than usual power, presumably due to their Dutch origin and the flatness of that area.
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[blather]

Thanks guys
I was in the netherlands at the weekend and saw a few of them about which is what put them in mind for me. Had a gazelle bike about 10 years and was good

 

[flecc]

Indeed, they are beautifully made and it's a pity they are low powered. A great choice for those in flatter areas though.
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[blather]

Yes lovely looking machines flecc. Can you give me any advice on the differences between the kalkhoff pro connect and the agattu? The agattu is cheaper here but dont know if there are compelling reasons apart from price to prefer one over the other.
Thanks
Conn

 

[flecc]

The Pro Connect is the more sporting biased bike and a bit lighter, the Agattu being the utility general purpose bike.

I understand the overall internal motor unit power setting is a bit higher on the Pro Connect, but the switched power assist ratios are in the same proportions.

Both the Agattu and Pro Connect were unpowered bikes originally (and the unpowered Agattu is still current) before Derby Cycles made e-bikes by adding the Panasonic units, which makes it easier to understand the bike roles and pricing.
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