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Extending the range of use beyond paved roads is what most E-SUVs have in mind. Of course, the Victoria also wants to turn off onto gravel and forest tracks from time to time. However, the SUV concept and full suspension follow a different, overriding goal here: maximum comfort in all situations. And this concept is a complete success. Firstly, there is the wave frame with low entry and the convenient battery removal at the top. But the engineers have also taken other aspects of the Course 5 really pulled out all the stops and put a real sedan chair on the tyres.
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The facts about the Victoria Parcours 5 Wave
- Price 5999 Euro >> available here
- Drive Bosch CX Gen 4, Kiox, 625 Wh
- Circuit Enviolo HD (stepless)
- Translation of 380 per cent
- Brakes Shimano BR-M420/410 (four/two-piston)
- Tyres Schwalbe All Grounder, 60 mm
- Lighting system f. / h. Contec D-Lux 120 E+, 120 Lux / Contec TL-335 E-Stop
- Luggage carrier MIK aluminium, 25 kg
- Frame sizes S, M, L
- Frame shapes Wave
- Fork SR Suntour Mobie 34 Air, 100 mm
- Permissible total weight 140 kg
- Guarantee 5 years
- Special features Enviolo and belt, brake light, 27.5 inch
Belt and stepless gearstick
In addition to the full suspension and the low step-through, the absence of a chain and derailleur gears are characteristic features. Instead, the Victoria relies on a low-maintenance belt and a continuously variable hub gear from Enviolo with an intuitive twist grip. Thanks to the belt, much of the usual maintenance work is no longer necessary. With the high angled stem and offset handlebars, you sit very upright on the Victoria. Despite this, the Parcours is surprisingly direct to steer and whizzes swiftly through hectic city traffic. The small 27.5-inch wheels also play a part in this. The stiff pannier rack carries heavy loads. Despite the low step-through, the steering flutters comparatively little on the course, even when loaded. Good rolling tyres and solid mudguards also contribute to the bike's suitability for everyday use. However, steep basement stairs become a challenge with the heavy bike.
If the surface becomes rougher, the Victoria's suspension is very sensitive, and the Parcours smooths out kerbs and potholes with ease. When the obstacles get too big, the limited suspension travel becomes noticeable. However, with only slightly profiled tyres and a limited gear range, difficult terrain is not the best terrain for the comfortable step-through bike anyway.
MYBIKE review of the Victoria Parcours 5 Wave
Strengths
- Agile and comfortable
- Coherently implemented concept
- Strap
Weaknesses
- Rather heavy
- Older Bosch system with 625 battery
The MYBIKE conclusion
More comfort is not possible! The Victoria impresses with its sensitive suspension and upright riding position. Despite the low step-through, it rides lively and cuts a fine figure even when loaded. The Parcours is not designed for difficult terrain. The belt and Enviolo emphasise ease of maintenance. - Barbara Merz-Weigandt, Editor-in-Chief MYBIKE
Adrian Kaether
Editor
