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Reviews from Kalkhoff Pro Connect owners

Kalkhoff Pro Connect electric bike parked on the embankment "Wow!"
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by David in Barnes, SW London
12 February 2010

I just wanted to tell you that one of the best things I ever did was to buy a Pro Connect cycle from you. I use it almost every day around London and now never need to shop by car as it takes all the strain out of carrying loads - however large and heavy they are.

Last weekend I took my bike on the train to Edinburgh for a long weekend. First there was the trip from Barnes to Kings Cross, not more than 40 minutes without any strain. In Edinburgh there was the journey to my friends who live near Colinton, about 6 miles out and mostly uphill. I went in and out every day for three days and it was always a pleasure.

Lastly it might be interesting to people who are hesitating because of losing the exercise benefits, that I find cycling is now more aerobic than on a normal bike because there is something enjoyable about accelerating up to speed quickly and then maintaining speed, come wind or hill - and I cycle much more than before. By the way, I quite enjoy showing a clean pair of heels to people less than half my age, especially getting away from traffic lights!

'It really is the best thing I have ever bought'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Jane in Pembrokeshire
12 June 2008

I bought a Pro Connect from you a couple of weeks ago and just wanted to say how fantastic it is. I have been doing between 12 and 20 miles a day in the very hilly Pembrokeshire countryside. It performs amazingly and I now use it to go everywhere - in fact I have only used the car twice in the last three weeks and that was on essential trips.

I have been recommending it to everyone - the exercise and fitness benefits, enjoying the fresh air, avoiding all traffic congestion, saving on fuel bills and feeling ever so slightly smug as I go up vertical hills without having to get off. It really is the best thing I have ever bought.

'You won't regret getting a Pro Connect'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Martin in Essex
6 November 2009

I can't really provide a proper review because this is the first e-bike I've owned. However, if you are on this site and wondering whether or what to buy, like I did, then I say to you do it soon in time to enjoy spring and summer 2010 on your new e-bike. You won't regret getting a Pro Connect. I haven't.

'Love it!'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Crikka in County Durham
23 December 2009

The Kalkhoff Proconnect gets my vote. I tried out lots of different brands at an electric bike festival before buying. Both Kalkhoff models were my favourites because of the benefits I found going up hills - I have to tackle a really steep hill to get to work. I found the price scary but have now made up the price in saved petrol. The bike is smooth and is comfortable on roads and (quite rough) bike tracks. The battery lasts for at least 25 - 30 miles. It looks good and despite being heavy compared to a non-battery bike it is easy to ride on the flat even without the battery. (I even like the covered chains so i don't have to worry about getting my trousers caught or tucking them into socks!) Have recently sorted a puncture and with the 50 cycles video found it easy enough to remove the wheels, etc even though I'm a complete beginner. Love it!

'As good as you said and better!'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Liz in Edinburgh
6 November 2009

As you were so helpful when I came with my husband from Edinburgh to purchase my Pro-Connect in September, I thought I'd offer you some feedback on the bike.

It is as good as you said and better! I think everything you said about it has proven accurate. I am cycling two journeys of mixed gradients per day, 10 but occasionally 20 miles each way, in the dark, along a mixture of roads - some unlit, some dual-carriageway. The bike has performed outstandingly and the fitted lights have been adequate for me to feel safe both in the unlit country roads (able to see unevennesses in the road surfaces as well as be seen by speeding cars from a decent distance) and on the busy roads in the morning rush hour. My Casco helmet is comfortable and warm, and the panniers you sold me have proven their waterproofness.

'I cannot praise the bike highly enough'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Chris in Nottingham
25 August 2009

Fantastic life-saving bike. Through joint discomfort, living amongst a series of high hills and lethargy I thought my cycling days were over. Then I bought the Pro Connect, starting cycling the 11.5 miles to and from work most days and haven't looked back. I've been able to reduce my reliance on the power by gradually increasing my fitness - if you're worried this bike will make you lazy, fret not. We've sold one car and are now a two-bike-one-car family as a result. I cannot praise the bike highly enough.

The 18 mile Nottingham Bike Ride was a complete breeze - I carried everyone's panniers!

A truly excellent investment. Having stopped driving for medical reasons I required a means of transport for my 20 miles each way commute. Living in the Scottish Highlands public transport was not an option. The Pro Connect has been superb. It has coped with everything I have thrown at it including 6 inches of snow! I actually got through when cars were stuck!

We have now covered about 3000 miles together and are firm companions. The electric motor comes into its own on some of the steep hills. The steepest we have climbed is 1 in 4. Not bad in third gear!

Kalkhoff Pro Connect Electric Bikes on tour in Iceland 'Total freedom and the confidence to tackle any route'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Ken in Haywards Heath
25 August 2009

My wife and I both have the Pro Connect step-thru models and we are delighted with them.

It has totally changed our approach to cycling and we have now racked up nearly two thousand miles since we got them. Total freedom and the confidence to tackle any route long or short.

They had a baptism of fire as the day after we got them we set off on a tour of Iceland transporting them on the back of our Eriba Caravan. A simply breathtaking adventure.

Here are a couple of pictures from our trip in the wilds of Iceland.

'Not many match the quality of workmanship, range and speed of this impressive bike.'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Ben Ford in Bristol
25 August 2009

After using a Synergie Extreme bike over 3 years ago, riding the Proconnect is a completely different "kettle of fish". Here, we have a bike that looks and feels like it's been well made, with attention to detail. It's pretty light for such a rugged bike.

I only ride about 7 miles a day, on medium power and this more or less gets me through the working week on one charge. On the one big hill I face, I simply switch the bike onto high power and it propels me up the incline without me having to get out of the seat.

Any downsides? Not many. Perhaps you will need to find some better lights as the ones powered by the internal battery are a bit weak [done! new, brighter Busch & Muller LED lights are fitted to all current and future models]. Other than that, it's a winner all the way. Yes, it's a bit more than some other brands, but not many match the quality of workmanship, range and speed of this impressive bike.

'A fine example of German engineering'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Ben Ford in Bristol
25 August 2009

Excellent bike, does exactly what is says. I've cycled well over 1,800 miles without any need for mainteneance or any problems. A fine example of German engineering and a bike that I would recommend to anyone.

'This bike has kept me cycling'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Bob in Tenterden
25 August 2009

Buying this bike has kept me cycling. Since buying it in July 2008 I've notched up 3,200 miles. A few to go to the shops, most on day rides of 30 to 40 miles and a two week tour in Germany. I've charged the battery about 80 times. So far everything is going very well and I'm very pleased. The only breakage I've experienced is the end of the rear mudguard - my fault!

'Truly exceptional saving on fuel costs'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Joe in Henley
21 August 2008

I have had my ProConnect for about a month and am very pleased with its performance. Living on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, there are many testing gradients and the machine handles them all. The biggest impression it has made on me is the truly exceptional saving on fuel costs; the car stays at home other than for the longest runs.

'Can't belive how much easier hills are'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Christine in Chester Le Street
2 July 2008

Just wanted to say how much I love my pro-connect bike! Received it last Friday - thanks for getting it to me so quickly by the way. It's a marvel. Cycling to and from work no bother. Can't believe how much easier hills are and it's no bother pedaling against the wind. I love it.

'Not only is it good for me, I also really enjoy the time I have cycling to and from work'.
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Geoff in Leeds
7 October 2008

I live in Leeds and always wanted to cycle to work but was put off by the 24 mile distance and hills that make it a very difficult daily commute… that was until I took delivery of my Pro Connect in August 2008. For the past 2 months I have been commuting daily to work and have now covered more than 750 miles. Not only is it good for me but I also really enjoy the time I have cycling to and from work. I am also very pleased with the endurance of the bike. As my fitness has improved so has the endurance of the bike as I am now able to select the lowest power setting for most of my journey. I have managed 48 miles from a single charge and the battery was not fully discharged. Great bike.

'Everything I expected it would be and more'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Mark in Leek
10 August 2008

Well, 320 miles under my belt in all weather conditions (except snow) and the bike is everything I expected it would be and more. It has battled through strong winds and torrential rain that has managed to put off many of my colleagues that cycle to work.

The smoothness of the power assistance from a virtually silent motor is exceptional. I used the power assistance on high a lot of the time and climbed some exceptionally steep hills on my first ride, coming back down I hit 39mph and the bike was extremely stable, the handlebars are just the right width for feel and control with a very natural hand position. I am also averaging over 15mph, something unheard of on my mountain bike. I can see 50 miles could be possible on the flat but not on the hills that I have to negotiate so to be safe I am charging the battery after each trip.

'Sheer build quality is fantastic... Brilliant!!!'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Robert in Leyland, Lancs
27 June 2008

I have owned my Pro-Connect for a week now and am very impressed with it. The sheer build quality is fantastic. The paint finish is very good and the quality of the Shimano brakes, wheels and gears are top notch. The 8 speed rear hub gear has a very easy action and combined with the quickshift gear levers is impressive. The electric motor is very quiet and the power delivery is smooth and progressive.

No matter what the conditions, you can decide how much effort you want to put in. However, this is not an effort free ride and you still need to put some work into pedalling, but it is more of an easy turning of the pedals instead of a hard slog. This type of exercise is ideal to get fit and is also great for people with high blood pressure, etc as it exercises your heart and lungs without putting too much strain on your body. I've been doing 26 miles a day on the bike and the battery life is amazing as I have only been charging it every 2 days. I find that the fitter I have got, the less assistance I use so this may increase the range even more. Brilliant!!

'This is the best electric bike... from couch potato to Tour de France pro instantly'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Geoff in Chester
21 July 2008

Had been looking at other power cycles and even tried one however just knew I had to wait for the pro-connect. Took first ride to Chester a good 26 mile run it felt unbelievable (the kind of thing you dream of as a kid).

I went from a couch potato to a Tour-de-France pro instantly, absolutely brilliant!!! Cycled 26 miles in 1 hour 15 mins and that was with hills & head winds. I felt rather good on my return and "slept well that night". The overall quality and finish on the bike appears second to none and I'm truly convinced this is the best electric bike, "The Mercedes Of Bikes".

'Completely transformed my cycling enjoyment & ability'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by A.E.W in South Gloucestershire
18 June 2009

Having developed a muscle problem in lower legs cycling started to become a difficult & painful experience on hills when extra power is needed! The solution was the wonderful Pro-Connect. This has completely transformed my cycling enjoyment & ability and instead of rather dreading hills I now enjoy the challenge with the help of the Pro-Connect.

This culminated in the challenge of the Lon Las Cymru Sustrans route from Holyhead to Cardiff which with my husband [on a conventional bike] we completed successfully in June this year.

'A technology whose time has come'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by David in Bath 17 June 2008

Pro Connect received safely – thanks. All I can say really is "Wow...!!" (well I would say other things, but there are children in the house)...it is absolutely everything we had hoped it might be, but feared it might not be. It's handled every Bath hill that we've thrown at it so far and it looks superb.

Seriously, you can expect a flood of orders from Bath shortly – all our friends who have seen it have been astonished. With petrol prices hitting the roof, it's definitely a technology whose time has come. So, many thanks for your help – we're very impressed so far.

'10/10'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by David in Wales 3 June 2008

I am very impressed with this bike it looks fantastic (which makes you want to ride it). I would recommend you try one if you are considering a lengthy commute with hills. I am giving this a ten because it met everyone of the criteria for getting me to cycle to work every day.

'Didn't even have to stop on killer hill'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Susie in Berkshire 10 July 2008

Hi, just want to let you know how absolutely fabulous my new bike is. I have just cycled 18 miles, average speed 9.5mph, max speed 25.1mph. I am nearly 58 years old and I didn't even have to stop on killer hill!!! WOW. Thank you for all the good advice prior to purchase.

'It's a joy to ride'
Kalkhoff Pro Connect by Duane in Oregon, USA 6 August 2008

Have put approx 170 miles on the bicycle in the first nine days. Want to thank you for the bicycle. It is a joy to ride.