2023 Kalkhoff
IMAGE 3 EXCITE Wave
A 650b aluminum frame commuter e-bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
£3,699($4,684)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 63mm |
| Fork | Suntour NEX |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | Belt Drive, Internally Geared Hub |
| Groupset | Nexus |
| Motor | Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
Jul 2023 · Martin Staffa
The small Kalkhoff IMAGE C.B ADVANCE+ has big ambitions when it comes to flexibility and design. Has the city ebike bitten off more than it can chew?
Very high maximum permissible weight
Comfortable and intuitive riding feel
Stylish
Many mounting options for luggage and accessories
The centre of gravity shifts quickly to the rear on climbs
| Frame | Integrale 3|23 Colors: Dcwdiamondblackglossy / #232424; Dcwmineralgreenmatt / #5e7e5a |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX E25 HLO, lockout Travel: 63mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Integrated in Drive Unit |
| Stem | Aluminium, adjustable |
| Handlebar | Tour, Aluminium |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Essenza Plus |
| Seatpost | Patent, suspension Type: Suspension |
| Pedals | Comfort, aluminium |
| Crank | aluminium 1x42T |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Nexus |
| Chain | Gates Carbondrive CDX |
| Brakes | disc brake Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Aluminium, hollow section, eyelets |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Shimano TX505, QR |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Nexus, 5-speed, 28T |
| Tires | Schwalbe Energizer Plus Performance, 50-622 |
| Disc Rotors | 180 |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line Smart System, 36 V / 250 W / 75 Nm |
|---|---|
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion 36 V |
| Display | Bosch Intuvia 100, with LED Remote |
| Charger | Bosch, 2A |
| Lights | Front: Herrmans MR5, Rear: Herrmans H-Trace, LED |
|---|---|
| Fenders | plastic, with edge protector |
| Racks | MIK Rear Carrier |
Last updated February 3
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