Full Kalkhoff Agutta test imminent
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Hi Flecc
My mouth is watering
Presumably this will be a review of the step through model. I wonder are 50cycles taking note of the heavy interest in the gents version (dangerous territory here I know but I imagine the majority of ebike owners are male - I have no solid basis for saying that so this may be just an uninformed impression!)
If the bike is as good as it looks though I can see it being very popular.
John
My mouth is watering
Presumably this will be a review of the step through model. I wonder are 50cycles taking note of the heavy interest in the gents version (dangerous territory here I know but I imagine the majority of ebike owners are male - I have no solid basis for saying that so this may be just an uninformed impression!)
If the bike is as good as it looks though I can see it being very popular.
John
I'm sure that you're right on the gender ownership imbalance John, but we are a bit odd in the UK in sticking with the Gents and ladies nomenclature.
In Europe men often prefer the step-through since it's more practical.
Put a hefty toddler in a child seat and try getting a leg over a crossbar bike without kicking the unfortunate nipper and you'll see what I mean.
The alternative of getting a foot across the crossbar means tilting the bike, and the kid's weight will then tilt the bike over and test the kids helmet on the tarmac.
Life with a step through is so much easier.
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In Europe men often prefer the step-through since it's more practical.
Put a hefty toddler in a child seat and try getting a leg over a crossbar bike without kicking the unfortunate nipper and you'll see what I mean.
The alternative of getting a foot across the crossbar means tilting the bike, and the kid's weight will then tilt the bike over and test the kids helmet on the tarmac.
Life with a step through is so much easier.
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C
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I am quite happy to have a step thru as it means my wife can ride it too, she doesn't feel happy on a gent's bike or should I say diamond frame.
At this moment in time I am really very undecided as whether I go and collect one tomorrow or ring and cancel. I will probably flip a coin in the morning unless anybody can persuade me otherwise.
Or do I change my order to a Torq Trekking which is now supposedly exactly the same weight as an Agutta. I kow it is an entirely different bike, but a whole lot of fun
Somebody help me please
John
At this moment in time I am really very undecided as whether I go and collect one tomorrow or ring and cancel. I will probably flip a coin in the morning unless anybody can persuade me otherwise.
Or do I change my order to a Torq Trekking which is now supposedly exactly the same weight as an Agutta. I kow it is an entirely different bike, but a whole lot of fun
Somebody help me please
John
I have to agree there. This has happened quite a few times to me, though I've haven't yet dropped the bike (and child)!
What is putting you off the frame size or the weight - sorry I have not been keeping up with all the threads...I am quite happy to have a step thru as it means my wife can ride it too, she doesn't feel happy on a gent's bike or should I say diamond frame.
At this moment in time I am really very undecided as whether I go and collect one tomorrow or ring and cancel. I will probably flip a coin in the morning unless anybody can persuade me otherwise.
Or do I change my order to a Torq Trekking which is now supposedly exactly the same weight as an Agutta. I kow it is an entirely different bike, but a whole lot of fun
Somebody help me please
John
If it is too big for your wife and as you say she wouldn't want a Torq as it is very manly (diamondy) you are stuck. Why not get both (how many electric bikes do you want)!
Don't torment yourself John, life's too short. Do as I do and get both. You know you deserve it.Or do I change my order to a Torq Trekking which is now supposedly exactly the same weight as an Agutta. I kow it is an entirely different bike, but a whole lot of fun
Somebody help me please
John
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Are you suggesting we more 'mature' men have trouble getting our leg over, Flecc? You need to try a bit harder.
Disabused
When I bought my Lafree Twist (with a crossbar) in Dec. 2004 I was 64, imagining I was 30 years younger, I was soon disabused from this dream. The next bike will be a step-thru,either a Kalkhoff or the equivalent Raleigh, I will never buy a bike with a crossbar again!
Derrick - Llanberis
When I bought my Lafree Twist (with a crossbar) in Dec. 2004 I was 64, imagining I was 30 years younger, I was soon disabused from this dream. The next bike will be a step-thru,either a Kalkhoff or the equivalent Raleigh, I will never buy a bike with a crossbar again!
Derrick - Llanberis
- - - together with all the good things that overcame the Devil and led to this headline summary:
- a superb new electric bike from Germany.
Sino Deutschland uber Alles.
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