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Anyone looking for an e-bike for the first time often ends up here: The classic e-trekking bike. Kalkhoff charges a good three thousand euros for the entry-level Endeavour 3 Move model, which is equipped with a Bosch motor, affordable hydraulic brakes and Cues gears. However, it is not the ingredients alone that make a good bike. Kalkhoff can shine here and garnishes the Endeavour with good geometry and practical everyday features.
The facts about the Endeavour 3 Move
- Bike category: E-trekking bike
- Motor: Bosch Performance Line, 75 Nm max. torque
- Battery: 500 Wh (removable)
- Display: Bosch Intuvia 100
- Frame sizes: M, L, XL
- Frame shapes: Diamond, Trapeze
- Price: 3,299 euros >> available here
- Weight: 27.7 kg (test bike in size L, MYBIKE measurement)
- Permissible total weight: 130 kg
- Warranty: 10 years on the frame
- Special features: Adjustable stem, frame lock
Bosch Performance Line
The Bosch mid-motor, which is powered by a 500 watt-hour battery, is fundamentally solid. However, the Performance Line is a somewhat older model. Its advantage: the drive noise is relatively quiet. However, in direct comparison, more modern motors are slightly better in terms of response behaviour and pedalling resistance when the assistance is switched off and the speed is above 25 km/h. With the relatively small battery, tours of 60 to 70 kilometres are realistic. The display only shows the most important ride data, but offers few additional functions.
The equipment of the Kalkhoff Endeavour 3 Move
The other equipment is kept simple. This is usual in this price range. At least Kalkhoff treats itself to good wing grips from Ergon. However, the simple padded saddle can easily sag on longer tours. The Kalkhoff does not offer really small gears. This means that the motor has to help a lot on climbs. The biggest drawback from our point of view is the simple Suntour fork, which already wobbles in the fork tubes ex works. This does not leave a high-quality impression. Rigid forks would be the better choice for simple e-trekking bikes, but they are the absolute exception on the market.
- Gear system: Shimano Cues U4000 (9-speed)
- Gear ratio: 42; 11 - 36 teeth
- Brakes: Shimano MT200 (two-piston)
- Tyres: CXT Platinum, 55 mm
- Lighting system f. / h.: Herrmanns MR5, 40 Lux / Herrmanss H-Trace
- Luggage carrier: MIK, 25 kg load capacity
- Fork: SR Suntour NCX, 80 mm
Practical test: How the Endeavour 3 Move rides
The Endeavour's greatest strength is in practice. Here, the Kalkhoff impresses with its intuitive handling and very comfortable, upright riding position. Nevertheless, the Endeavour is by no means sluggish or indirect, but also handles tight bends in the city with great ease. High comfort or direct handling? The Kalkhoff manages to combine both well.
However, the simple fork is reluctant to respond to small bumps, and the simple gears are somewhat undefined. The mudguards and the good pannier rack are very useful for everyday use, but the lights could be a little brighter.
MYBIKE review of the Kalkhoff Endeavour 3 Move
Strengths
- Very comfortable seating position
- successful handling
Weaknesses
- Simple but standard market equipment
- heavy
The MYBIKE conclusion
The Kalkhoff Endeavour 3 impresses as an affordable, comfortable and easy-to-ride entry-level bike. Of course, the equipment could be a little better, but you can hardly really criticise the e-trekking bike considering the price. - Barbara Merz-Weigandt, Editor-in-Chief MYBIKE
The alternative models: Inexpensive, lightweight or maximum low-maintenance?
Flyer GoRoc TR 7.33
With its belt drive and Pinion motor with integrated nine-speed gearbox, the Goroc TR requires almost no maintenance and shows what is currently possible in the trekking sector. The disadvantage of so much technology: a slightly higher weight and a high starting price from 5,999 euros >> available here.
Diamant Zing Trip Plus
Lots of comfort and still light? In our test in MYBIKE 2/25, we were impressed by the Diamant Zing Trip Plus. Wide tyres and the good fork provide excellent suspension, the bike weighs only around 23 kilograms thanks to the battery pack and costs from € 3,799.
Victoria Cysalo 13
Like the Flyer (above), the Victoria also focusses on maximum freedom from maintenance in everyday use. And: at 3,099 euros, the Cysalo 13 is also really affordable. A high-quality belt drive and a 7-speed hub gear are still on board, while the electric drive comes from Bosch.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
