It's in the nature of things: anyone who buys a vehicle with power also wants to ride it. This is the case when buying a car and also with an S-Pedelec. Especially if you want to cover long distances in the shortest possible time, you want to make the most of the 45 km/h that is theoretically possible. Who likes to ride at a slow pace when more speed and fun are possible?
The S-Pedelec belongs on the country road
For me, an S-pedelec belongs on country roads - it's out of place in the city. You are not allowed to use cycle paths, and on the road you are constantly honked at by car drivers; firstly, because you are too slow even at just under 45 km/h, and secondly, because most other road users classify the S-pedelec as a bicycle despite the insurance licence plate and do not want to accept that you are riding on the road - which you have to do with this type of vehicle.
Apart from these difficult traffic regulations, I find the Flyer U-series pedelec to be a well thought-out, well-styled all-purpose bike. Thanks to the luggage rack and the ample panniers, the Urban 7.10 is the perfect bike for commuting to work, leisure activities or weekend shopping.
Endurance test: The balance sheet
- Test distance: 1,131 kilometres
- Conversions: Flyer Racktime pannier rack with ortlieb panniers
- Wear: decrease in battery capacity after approx. 1,000 kilometres
- Defects: none
- Consumption: 11.5 WH/km on average
The bike is agile and easy to manoeuvre, even when heavily loaded. Nothing has been changed to the standard equipment: The saddle is comfortable and the non-slip pedals provide a secure grip. Unfortunately, every bump on the trail is felt unfiltered - the rigid fork lives up to its name. Although the tyres are relatively wide and voluminous, they hardly dampen bumps in the road; in my opinion - and that of my colleagues in the test department - an S-pedelec without suspension is generally not a particularly good idea.
Unfortunately, I rarely reached the theoretically possible top speed of 45 km/h - the road had to be slightly sloping for that. At a good 40 km/h, at least for me, that was usually the end of the road, despite the maximum assistance level and strong pedalling.
The full article was published in MYBIKE issue 2/2018. You can download the issue in the MYBIKE app (iTunes and Google Play shop or in the DK-Shop order.
