Hello all,
Thanks to a job relocation I am no longer going to be cycling to work and therefore can't justify keeping my Pro-Connect. I originally bought it in June 2008 and have used it regularly for my 21-mile round trip to and from work.
As it's only 9 months old, it still has 15 months of Kalkhoff warranty left on it --- not that you're likely to need it, given the legendary reliability of the Panasonic drive system and the quality of the other components used.
The bike is in as-new condition. There are no doubt a few marks on the frame, but I can't find them. The only modification I have carried out is to fit an 18 tooth rear pinion, as recommended in the A to B review (excerpts available at http://www.50cycles.com/pro-connect-electric-bike-review.shtml). This means that assistance is available up to around 19-20mph (technically illegal, but much more practical; and I have the original sprocket if the new owner wants to undo the change). With this modification I tended to complete my 10.5 mile (one way) commute in around 35 minutes --- averaging 18mph, which I would find hard (impossible?) to do on a non-assisted bike (at least, not without arriving at work exhausted and needing a shower). With this bike I arrive at work feeling freshened but by no means tired.
As already noted there are a few notes of the review of the bike featured in A to B magazine on the dealer's website at 50cycles Electric Bikes UK - New Kalkhoff Pro Connect Electric Bicycle review from A to B magazine. They concluded "the Pro Connect is a great machine, and it really is in a class of its own". Those who read the magazine will know that this is high praise, coming from such demanding experts! The fact that this is the first used Pro-Connect I have seen for sale shows how good they really are.
The dealers have been very helpful. The battery I received with the bike was disappointing in terms of range and performance and was replaced, no questions asked, under warranty. I find that after 21 miles the battery is showing one light remaining. I ride mostly using "high power" mode so I guess that (despite the pinion change) the bike would still do almost the ranges that are claimed on the 50cycles website (up to 50 miles on "low power" mode).
If I don't sell the bike here I am planning to put it on eBay. I am open to offers, bearing in mind that the bikes cost £1800 new. If I get a good enough offer I will throw in a pair of Knog rear panniers (a bit like these ---http://www.hollymillcycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b156s78p2533&rs=gb --- but far nicer!) with integral rain covers. I've also fitted some lights to supplement those fitted as standard (these ones --- SMART Polaris 5 White LED Front + Rear 1/2watt LED :: £34.99 :: LIGHTING :: Light Sets :: Hardie Bikes 86c Main Street Cairneyhill Fife Scotland) which I'll also throw in if the offer is good enough.
Hopefully that covers everything. If you have any questions please email.
Thanks,
Peter
Thanks to a job relocation I am no longer going to be cycling to work and therefore can't justify keeping my Pro-Connect. I originally bought it in June 2008 and have used it regularly for my 21-mile round trip to and from work.
As it's only 9 months old, it still has 15 months of Kalkhoff warranty left on it --- not that you're likely to need it, given the legendary reliability of the Panasonic drive system and the quality of the other components used.
The bike is in as-new condition. There are no doubt a few marks on the frame, but I can't find them. The only modification I have carried out is to fit an 18 tooth rear pinion, as recommended in the A to B review (excerpts available at http://www.50cycles.com/pro-connect-electric-bike-review.shtml). This means that assistance is available up to around 19-20mph (technically illegal, but much more practical; and I have the original sprocket if the new owner wants to undo the change). With this modification I tended to complete my 10.5 mile (one way) commute in around 35 minutes --- averaging 18mph, which I would find hard (impossible?) to do on a non-assisted bike (at least, not without arriving at work exhausted and needing a shower). With this bike I arrive at work feeling freshened but by no means tired.
As already noted there are a few notes of the review of the bike featured in A to B magazine on the dealer's website at 50cycles Electric Bikes UK - New Kalkhoff Pro Connect Electric Bicycle review from A to B magazine. They concluded "the Pro Connect is a great machine, and it really is in a class of its own". Those who read the magazine will know that this is high praise, coming from such demanding experts! The fact that this is the first used Pro-Connect I have seen for sale shows how good they really are.
The dealers have been very helpful. The battery I received with the bike was disappointing in terms of range and performance and was replaced, no questions asked, under warranty. I find that after 21 miles the battery is showing one light remaining. I ride mostly using "high power" mode so I guess that (despite the pinion change) the bike would still do almost the ranges that are claimed on the 50cycles website (up to 50 miles on "low power" mode).
If I don't sell the bike here I am planning to put it on eBay. I am open to offers, bearing in mind that the bikes cost £1800 new. If I get a good enough offer I will throw in a pair of Knog rear panniers (a bit like these ---http://www.hollymillcycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b156s78p2533&rs=gb --- but far nicer!) with integral rain covers. I've also fitted some lights to supplement those fitted as standard (these ones --- SMART Polaris 5 White LED Front + Rear 1/2watt LED :: £34.99 :: LIGHTING :: Light Sets :: Hardie Bikes 86c Main Street Cairneyhill Fife Scotland) which I'll also throw in if the offer is good enough.
Hopefully that covers everything. If you have any questions please email.
Thanks,
Peter
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Besides, I have another (unpowered) bike that I can ride for pleasure, although I admit that I very much prefer the Pro-Connect.
