The only Bosch powered folding bike?

[martin@onbike]

BH Emotion Xenion Volt and Volt Pro

Bosch Performance (Active available)
400Wh battery
Nexus 8 (3 speed available)
Magura Hydraulic Rim brakes (V-brakes available)

 

[EddiePJ]

Leaving aside my thoughts about BH, I never understood why the old Volts model didn't seem to sell too well. It had alot going for it style and practicality wise.

With no rear mech of the old bike, and a Bosch power unit, this one should prove to be a reliable and practical choice of folder. Not something that I could ever imagine me saying about a BH product.

How does the price compare to the non folding Macina Compact?

 

[soundwave]

wonder if they will do a bmx with 1 on lol

 

[martin@onbike]

You nearly always get more for your money with KTM. The 24" compact is £2099,good spec, but is non folding.
The 3 speed BH Volt is also £2099... lower spec, but does fold.
The 8 speed BH Volt pro is £2449...higher price, but with Performance motor.
http://www.onbike.co.uk/product-category/bh-emotion-electric-bikes/

We actually did very well with the Panasonic based Volt over the years, which had good build and exceptional reliability. I can see this Bosch powered variant stepping nicely into It's shoes.

 

[EddiePJ]

Good luck with them.

 

[Croxden]

I could well swap my Birdy for one.

 

[martin@onbike]

I could well swap my Birdy for one.

The Birdy is a much better folded bike, and lighter too of course- great for travelling with.....just no Electric assist unfortunately.
The Volt is more of a "Car boot folder"-Park and ride!

 

[anotherkiwi]

Not the only one, no. I met a couple of Germans downstairs with two of these. They kindly let me try fitting the battery inside my low bar frame (it does fit)

 

[Croxden]

There was a question mark, you answered the question.

Well spotted, I like observation.

 

[Croxden]

This is all I could find http://www.hercules-bikes.de/de/Hercules-Ebikes-und-Fahrraeder-im-Detail-160,204,23851,detail.html

 

[anotherkiwi]

There is a three speed too for a 100€ less.

 

[Croxden]

I wouldn't want a three speed I might end up like another on here who has one. Best not say who, but his bike is a designer one.

 

[martin@onbike]

Not the only one, no. I met a couple of Germans downstairs with two of these. They kindly let me try fitting the battery inside my low bar frame (it does fit)

I like that a lot!