Test results
DISTINCTION OF EXCELLENCE
With our products, we at Kalkhoff are setting standards time and again – especially in integrated e-bike design. We have been awarded the coveted Red Dot Award for product design twice in recent years: In 2016 for the Integrale LTD White and in 2018 for the Berleen 5.G Advance. Our test results also make us extremely proud time and again:
1st place: Entice 7.B Excite
03/20
Our Entice 7.B Excite has it with the FOCUS E-BIKE Design & Innovation Award 2020 made it onto the winners' podium. It shone in first place in the SUV/CROSS category. A real performer!Highlights: straight-line stability, versatility, frame, braking performance, and sitting position.
In the test: 18 E-Bikes in the category SSUV/Cross - Feast Magazine
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Best E-bike: Image 5.B Belt BLX
04/20
Best in the test from the Dutch Consumentenbond (consumer magazine): The Image 5.B Belt BLX. With a super test result of 8.2 it is also listed in the TOP 10 of the tested e-bikes.Highlights: straight-line stability, versatility, frame, braking performance, and sitting position.
In the test: 390 electric bikes tested
02/20
Auch FahrradNews lobt das Image 5.B Belt BLX: “Das BeNeluX-Modell des Kalkhoff Image 5.B Belt BLX hat interessante Details zu bieten: Top ist die Kombination aus Bosch, Gates und Enviolo.”
7 Alltags E-Bikes im Test
2nd place: Endeavour 5.B Move
04/20
The Endeavour 5.B Move takes second place in the Belgian Mobility Awards organisation "VAB". It is particularly praised for its pleasant handling and manoeuvrability. It is also very versatile - a real all-rounder.Highlights: straight-line stability, versatility, frame, braking performance, and sitting position.
In the test: 28 e-bikes in test
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Test winner: Endeavour 5.S XXL
03/20
Particularly resilient: The Endeavour 5.S XXL presents itself as a solid "load carrier" for swinging use in the city or on tour. The e-bike makes an elegant and slim impression with the beautifully integrated system of motor on the bottom bracket and battery in the down tube. The motor harmonises well with the derailleur and the suspension fork and ergonomic cockpit provide the right riding comfort.
Highlight: high payload possible, harmonious motor, easy to ride without motor
In the test: 10 E-Trekking/ E-SUV bikes
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Very good: Endeavour 7.B Belt
01-02/20
Beautifully enduring: The Endeavour 7.B Belt convinces with a mix of usability and driving performance - and has an attractive price. With a noble look, it looks classically beautiful and yet is absolutely in keeping with (design) times. It is a truly exceptional touring bike.
Highlight: Low-maintenance Gates belt, sporty agility, very good tyresHighlights: straight-line stability, versatility, frame, braking performance, and sitting position.
In the test: 26 bikes (E-Trekking): 12 x very good, 4 x with price/performance recommendation and 2 x with purchase tip 8 x good
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Value for money winner: Agattu 3.B Move
04/20
Funke IMTest: The Agattu 3.B Move is the price-performance winner! A passable e-bike for the city or on holiday. The e-bike is braked on the rims of the front and rear wheel and has a particularly low entry.
Highlight: comfortable riding thanks to the pleasant construction
In the test:6 City/Trekking pedelecs: 1x 2.4/ 2x 2.5/ 1x 2.8/ 1x3.0/ 1x 3.4
In the comparative test conducted by ACE/ Magazin Lenkrad it says: "The Kalkhoff pedelec is a pragmatic bike and scores clearly with its lightness and agility".
2nd place: Entice 5.B XXL
04/20
Funke IMTest: The Entice 5.B XXL reaches the second place! The e-bike is a successful example of an off-road everyday pedelec. It makes a good impression thanks to its pleasing appearance and construction. Equipment and riding comfort are really great.
Top: Pleasantly quiet and low-vibration centre motor ensures a good riding experience
In the test: 6 City/Trekking pedelecs: 1x 2.4/ 2x 2.5/ 1x 2.8/ 1x3.0/ 1x 3.4
Very good: Agattu 4.B Advance
01-02/20
Convinces on all fronts: the Agattu 4.B Advance fascinates with its extra wide brake levers and a frame that resembles a bodywork. Moreover, the cables and the Bosch Active Line Plus battery are completely integrated. The Comfort e-bike has an excellent straight-line stability but can also perform quick slalom maneuvers: a bike that makes every ride a joy! The Agattu is a true all-round city bike.
Highlights: straight-line stability, versatility, frame, braking performance, and sitting position.
In the test: 16 bikes (E-City): 7 x very good, 2 x with price/performance recommendation and 1 x with purchase tip 4 x good
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Purchasing tip + very good: Image 5.B Excite
01/20
The Image 5.B Excite transpires to have an interesting personality. Thanks to a tidy, elegant visual appearance and thought-out details, it is the perfect e-bike for daily urban use. The flowing chassis makes it seem more like a vehicle than an e-bike. A feeling of comfort which nobody wants to miss out on: The ergonomic handlebars provide a perfect grip. When riding, the comfort bike can be happily manoeuvred through the bends. The first-class riding performance is brilliant.
Top: Riding and braking performance, elegant design
In the test: 22 City/Urban: 15 x very good, 7x good
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Well done: Entice 5.B Excite
01/20
Agile tour speedster: The Entice 5.B Excite is convincing with skilful handling, nimbleness and strong propulsion. The studded tyres and suspension forks make it very pleasant to ride on woodland paths. Thanks to comfortable ERGON handles, riders have a secure grip even on slippery surfaces. It is praised first and foremost for the different frame types and sizes for riders of different statures. An all-rounder for towns and the suburbs.
Top: Ergonomic cockpit and high-torque Bosch propulsion.
In test: 23 trekking bikes: 14 x very good, 9x good
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The Downtown magazine is convinced: "Thanks to its precise and agile character, the Kalkhoff radiates pure driving pleasure in the urban asphalt jungle".
Well done: Endeavour 30
01-02/20
Enjoy the year’s first rays of sun with our price/performance winner, the Endeavour 30 . Our sporty endurance runner not only makes a good impression on flat asphalt. The Suntour steel suspension fork smooths out all terrain. Extra luggage poses no problem – the reliable Shimano-XT-30 gear shift and powerful disc brakes ensure safety.
Top: High quality Ergon handles, a chic robust bell and the integrated rear light make the overall package perfect.
In test: 17 trekking bikes: 7 x very good, 10 x good
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Very good: Endeavour 8 BLX
02/20
Carefree bicycle: Endeavour 8 BLX is impressive with a visual presence: Razor-sharp rigid fork, sporty frame and ergonomically perfect handlebars. A real eye-catcher thanks to its elegant, modern angular line management and design language. An urban design, firm trekking bike with excellent riding characteristics: On the one hand, a sprinting pacesetter with rapid tyres; on the other hand, relaxed gliding with pleasant comfort. Simply a casual endurance runner.
Top: Modern design language and riding characteristics.
In test: 9 wheels: 2x 1.6/ 1x1.9/ 2x2.0/ 3x2.1/ 1x 2.3
Agattu 4.B Excite
03/20
You can rely on the Agattu 4.B Excite - whether it's the journey to work, shopping or visiting friends, the Agattu is the perfect companion. The comfortable step-through provides extra comfort in city traffic. But the Agattu is not only comfortable and safe, the visually appealing design is also convincing. The battery integrated into the frame supplies 500 watt hours, so that nothing stands in the way of a longer bike ride.
4th place out of 18 e-bikes in the City Bikes category - FOCUS Magazin
Very good: Image 5.S Advance
03/20
The Image 5.S Advance receives the grade "Very good" from FOCUS magazine in the category "City-Bikes". The Image is a handy touring bike that also shines in the city thanks to its high level of comfort. The Shimano engine takes you safely and powerfully to your next destination.
Highlights: Combination of comfortable spring support and flat saddle, handlebar shape is optimal, easy to use five-speed gears
In test: 26 trekking bikes: 1x 1,2/ 5x1,3/ 3x 1,4/ 5x 1,5/ 1x 1,6 /3x1,7/ 2x1,8/ 2x2,0/ 2x2,1/ 1x2,2/ 1x2,8
"Good": Berleen 5.G Move
03/20
The Berleen 5.G Move is an ideal companion for all everyday city driving. The display is the smartphone, for which a smartphone cradle is attached to the steering wheel. Thanks to its small battery, the Berleen 5.G Move has a total weight of only 20 kilos, making it easy to carry into the home or onto the train. The Berleen is therefore the perfect urban bike to get through everyday life safely and comfortably on the asphalt.
Highlights: Combination of comfortable spring support and flat saddle, handlebar shape is optimal, easy to use five-speed gears
In test: 26 city e-bikes: 1x 1.2/ 5x1.3/ 3x 1.4/ 5x 1.5/ 1x 1.6 /3x1.7/ 2x1.8/ 2x2.0/ 2x2.1/ 1x2.2/ 1x2.8
Image 5.B Move
The Image 5.B Move is a multi-talent. It is perfect for long, mountainous weekend tours as well as for daily city tours. The Bosch Active Line Plus mid-engine provides agile and harmonious support, guaranteeing driving pleasure. The timeless image also offers enough safety, of course, so a quick stop in any situation is no problem thanks to the hydraulic disc brakes.
In test: 24 E-Bikes / 7,8 - Fietserbond Test 2020 (Netherlands)
Value for money winner: ENTICE 3.B MOVE
04/20
Balanced mileage collector: The Entice 3.B Move is simply a comfortable touring companion - whether it's the gravel road or the bumpy cobblestones, the 75 millimetre suspension travel cushions any unevenness. And the Bosch Performance Line engine unit provides powerful and sporty support in city traffic.
Purchase tip: The magazine ElektroRad rated the Entice 3.B Move as "Very good!"
In test: 3 SUV e-bikes: 2x very good, 1x good - ElektroRad Magazine
Endeavour Pro
04/20
Pro for pro - the Endeavour Pro already has its claim in its name. And not without reason: Equipped with Shimano's XT mountain bike gear group, front suspension fork and sporty geometry, this trekking bike not only offers more control, but above all more fun to ride. This also applies when it comes to off-road riding. The perfect bike for discovery tours on any terrain - and at a professional level.
Grade: 1.6 (Good) - MYBIKE/ XT touring bikes
Endeavour 3.B Move
06/20
The Endeavour 3.B Move convinces with its range and powerful support in the test at velotech. The Endeavour 3.B. Move does not miss out on comfort - a good shock absorption absorbs any vibration or unevenness. Also the smooth transition between the support modes makes every ride in the big city jungle safe and comfortable. The ergonomic handles provide even more comfort. The Endeavour 3.B Move is ideal for those who want to pedal regularly in the future.
In test: 8 City e-bikes: 2x8.1/ 1x8.0/ 2x7.8/ 1x6.9/ 1x 6.0/ 1x 5.9 / 7,8 Testfakta Magazine
"Best buy." ENDEAVOUR 7.B EXCITE 45
06/20
The Endeavour 7.B Excite convinces in the "AD Fietstest" with its fresh design and good handling Comfort is also not in short supply - the smooth support and good suspension simply make every tour comfortable.
Highlights: The Bosch Speed drive provides powerful support up to 45 km/h
In test: 3 speed pedelecs: 1x8.6/ 1x 7.7/ 1x 7.1
Endeavour 5.B Advance
04/20
The Endeavour 5.B Advance will delight you in the countryside and in the city: whether it's the overland tour or the daily commuter trip through the city, the Bosch Performance Line CX mid-engine offers powerful support. The lockable SR Suntour NEX suspension fork ensures a comfortable ride, so that even riding on gravel roads is comfortable. In addition to the riding characteristics, the Endeavour also offers a classy look. The integrated battery in the down tube of the aluminium frame is barely visible.
In test: 390 bikes / Grade: 8,1 - Consumentenbond
Endeavour 5.B XXL
04/20
Whether it is the daily commute to work or a trip through the countryside: the drive system from Bosch always offers the right support. The natural driving experience is maintained even with support, but even without it, the Endeavour 5.B XXL offers an authentic driving experience.
Highlights: the XXL pedelec is approved for a total weight of 170 kg!
In test: 390 e-bikes/ Grade: 1,8 - Consumentenbond
Endeavour 7.B Pure
09/20
The youtuber TommysTechRewiews is delighted: "On the Kalkhoff Endeavour 7.B Pure you feel safe and stable, yet you're still comfortable and sporty on the move. For him the bike is an all-round talent with great components.
Highlights: The Bosch Kiox System, which has fitness features and can be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth.
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Berleen 5.G Advance
The Kalkhoff Berleen 5.G Advance is captivating thanks to its clear, striking styling which is excellently suited to urban life combined with high levels of functionality.
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Integrale LTD White
The Kalkhoff Integrale LTD White not only impresses with its strikingly clear, elegant design, but also with technical innovations such as the extremely powerful drive.