In search of reliability for 30km commute

[Grundo]

hi all,
I bought a kallkhoff endeavour s11 last summer for a 30k (each way) commute. It's been very reliable, apart from the motor... On my 3rd replacement now which is currently 'noisey' which will only end one way!
Looking to get recommendations from experienced e-bikers on long lasting low maintenance options for a bike that will take the pounding of a rural and urban commute.
Cheers

 

[anotherkiwi]

If you like the quality of the rest of the bike why don't you try a Pro Connect? The dealer who sold you the Endeavour should give you a really good trade in deal in compensation for your troubles.

 

[martin@onbike]

For a bombproof, low maintenance all rounder try:Riese and Muller Delite Rohloff

or an MTB 29er: Scott e-Genius 920
...which can be fully kitted as one of our customers has done:

Hardtail option:KTM Macina Action 29...kitted out:

Or something a bit more conventional:Scott e-sub sport men

 

[Croxden]

For a bombproof, low maintenance all rounder try:Riese and Muller Delite Rohloff

I can vouch for this statement, l have eight thousand miles still on original equipment. Due for a new chain though but still goes without chain suck or coming off. If you want comfortable, reliable honest biking this is worth the extra cost.

 

[Grundo]

So a lot of support for the Bosch camp... I did try a Bosch system while I was on a loaner from dealer while waiting on replacement and seemed like a good system. It was a 'chipped' 250w (I need a 45kph model to make Carless commute feasible) but to keep warranty intact, I'd prefer not to tune a standard. Are these models available in s Pedelec motors. And does Bosch reliability/longevity transfer to same??

 

[martin@onbike]

Hi Grundo,
I'm sorry, but we don't supply de-restriction devices for the brands we stock.
S-pedelecs cannot be currently used on UK public roads legally, nor off road if there is public access to said land.
Riese and Muller do produce an S- Pedelec version of the Delite, and KTM also produce a couple but do not supply to the UK unless there is proof of proposed legal use. Scott do not produce an S-Pedelec currently.

 

[soundwave]

if you want a s class ktm you can get it from here. http://www.elektrofahrrad24.de/2016-ktm-macina-egnition-11-p545-speed-mtb-e-bike#.VtHFmZyLRhE