Hello again from the 50cycles team,

As well as a new look for our email bulletin we have several new products to announce this time around.

We're also able to offer Next Day Delivery on most Kalkhoff models if ordered on a working weekday before 1:30pm. This applies to Kalkhoff Agattus in the 45, 49 (both step-thru only) and 53cm frame size (step-thru and gents model), as well as the 53cm Pro Connect. The Kalkhoff Agattu 53cm is still priced at £1250 (compared to £1325 for other sizes), but this will increase to the usual £1325 in the very near future...

Agattu Pedelec Tricycle

The Agattu pedelec is renowned as one of the very best electric bicycles ever made. Now a Norwegian company has gone one wheel better by modifying the Agattu for extra stability. A warning though - it's not cheap! Agattu pedelec trike

Agattu Pedelec XXL

A question we're sometimes asked is 'am I too heavy to use one of your bikes?' The answer has arrived in the shape of the XXL version of the Agattu. It's reinforced frame, wheels and forks will happily carry a riders who weigh up to 170kg (27 stone)
Agattu XXL pedelec

Ego Electric Street Scoota

The Street Scoota has had a lot of coverage lately because it offers decent electric motorcycle performance at a good price. With a top speed of 30mph and a range of up to 40 miles, it's another smart way to get around town without costing the Earth. Ego Electric Street Scoota

Univega Tandem Companion

The factory that produces all our Kalkhoff bicycles also manufactures the Univega brand. One of the models we've selected is the Tandem Companion - a 24-speed two-seater for less than £700.
Univega Tandem Companion

Pro Connect in Europe

Extra Energy have released annual test results of all the leading models of electric bikes for a number of years now. This year has seen their most extensive test yet, with 28 models scrutinised over 9 months.

The Kalkhoff Pro Connect was awarded the highest 'Very Good' rating for its range, power and build quality. The Agattu also received a 'Very Good' and was cited as the best value bike among all those in the test. Full results published in English soon.

In other European news, Lloyd (above) of 50cycles rode an off-the-shelf Pro Connect up the infamous 21 turns mountain section of the Alpe d'Huez Tour de France stage. This involved a climb of 1,150 metres over 13 kilometres, with many hairpin bends along the way, a route that is considered a real test for professional cyclists. The Pro Connect just ate it up with no stops, even with Lloyd's 15 stone aboard! Read Lloyd's own account of the ascent

US deliveries

There's nothing we like better than a good customer testimonial

As more and more of our electric bikes are being delivered, we're receiving some very positive reports from new owners. So we've published a selection on our website. If you're a new owner, we'd love to hear from you and add you to the hall of fame.

Richmond Park test rides

Brochure download

We've compiled specifications and reviews for our two main Kalkhoff electric bike models into a single document for you to download, print and read in the comfort of your favourite armchair. Download it here

Panasonic system

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