The Bico Falter E 10.0 is our first bike with an ABS system. The abbreviation means like on a car: no locking of the wheels! In fact, the Bosch ABS on the Falter E 10.0 works in exactly the same way. Even on gravel tracks, you can - when travelling straight ahead - fully grip the irons and the bike remains controllable. On tarmac, the fear of rolling over is a thing of the past.
However, the four-piston brake from Magura loses some of its modulation and power and feels comparatively spongy. Nevertheless, if you want to prevent the front wheel from locking up even when braking dangerously and on loose surfaces - the Bico can do it! The overall handling of the bike conveys safety.
The handlebars are clearly cranked, the riding position rather upright. The E10.0 is best at straight-ahead riding and long curves, less manoeuvrable. This is also due to the thick 29-inch tyres. The suspension fork with 80 mm travel helps well over potholes or cycle path ascents. The lowerable suspension support is not very sensitive, but contributes to the overall comfort and is torsion-proof. The basics: the aluminium frame is stiff and cleanly constructed. Less convincing are the tangled cable routing in the frame and the possible conflict between the right pannier and the gear cable. Shifting is done with Shimano's U6000 Cues groupset. The aim was to keep the price low, which was achieved with the ABS system at 4699.99 euros.
Conclusion on the Bico Falter E 10.0 in the test
If you're looking for ABS, the Bico Falter E 10.0 is a rather comfortable but powerful mid-range tourer with a wide range of uses at an affordable price.
Bico Falter E 10.0 in detail
- Price: 4699 Euro
- Test bike weight: 29 kg
- Permissible total weight: 150 kg
- Frame size Diamant: 50, 55, 60 / Trapeze & Wave 45, 50, 55
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Suntour Mobie 34 Air, 80 mm
- Circuit: derailleur 10-speed Shimano Cues
- Motor/battery: Bosch Perfomance Line CX, Bosch 750 WH
- Brakes: hydraulic disc Magura CT-E Stop ABS, front: 3'203 mm, rear: 180 mm
- Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency Perf. refl., 55-622
- Front/rear lighting system: Litemove AE-130 w. High beam, 130 Lux/Herrmanns H-Cargo
- Maximum carrier load: 25 kg
- Special features: ABS system for front brake, suspension seat post, frame lock
