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Yes it is a panasonic motor - no issues AFAIK. I read about the later bad mid drive motors - universally bad news. What a great shame on Khalkhoff . Im not sure that the motor problem was ever solved - as they say you cant polish a trud

Certainly made a difference when I moved to another slightly hill area (10% max). As the ads said at the time "you will amaze other cyclists as they see you gliding effortlessly up hill" That was true. 15 years ago when I retired I like to visit many of the traditional Pubs around 10 mile radius. So dropping in for a few jars was never a concern (for cyclists) - no breathalysers for me - not that I was ever intemperate btw. I would mostly come home dark nights on the pavement - way too dangerous on the roads. Those were the pre Covid days alas.

I got my Khalkhoff Agattu from 50 Cycles - 15 years ago? £2970 Still going but original battery 8Ah is down to 50% level. The Pedelec still OK but my arthritis now prohibits use. Things have changed a lot for ebikes Pedelec was all the rage back then - and Im sure they do give you extended range - but by how much? anyone know (the claim was 39km flat IIRC) What is known is the mechanical efficiency of hub vs derailleur gear (mine 8sp hub shimano) 92% vs 98%. Quite a difference IMO. Pedelec mixed blessing - when starting up a slight hill Tee junct (dont try on >5%). I was thrown off mine when I turned into a side street up hill 10%. I had not changed down to lowest gear quick enough and so slowed down very quickly - then un able to maintain momentum the pedelec switch off power at bottom cadence and I stopped abruptly and fell off very roughly - could have broken something. Never made that mistake again. One thing must be said about Khalkhoff is the very superior build quality. Nothing cheap charlie here - a Top Standard for everything to the last nut and bolt. You pay for it ca +50% but time and usage has shown the value. One thing I didnt like were the tele forks. As a commuter I often did a lot of slow speed stuff on pavements (avaoiding main roads) - I always gave pedestrians right of way and stopped if in doubt. Never had a cross word in 10 years with peeple but I always rode slowly in a polite manner clearly showing I was no danger especially round kids and seniors. Trying to balance with teleforks was tricky as they dip and the cog would change. So I made them rigid by clamping them up solid and that solved the problem (FWIW 20" wheel much better for pavement work than 26"). I am a lifelong cyclist so well able to bunny hop and raise my butt for potholes. Well thats my 50hz worth. I really ought to sell my bike as its lying in the shed unused last 5 years.

Hi Pedalphiles - I got my Khalkhoff from 50 Cycles - 15 years ago? £2970 Still going but original battery 8Ah is down to 50% level. The Pedelec still OK but my arthritis now prohibits use. Things have changed a lot for ebikes