Kalkhoff ENDEAVOUR 7.B ADVANCE+

The 2022 Kalkhoff ENDEAVOUR 7.B ADVANCE+ is a high-quality e-bike which, at a price of 5149 EUR, is positioned in the upper mid-range. The bike’s frame is made from robust IntegrAle 1.6 aluminium, ensuring a stable and durable construction. The bike is fitted with a powerful Tektro M535 hydraulic disc brake, which, with 180 mm front brake discs, ensures reliable braking performance.

The bike’s drivetrain is an 11-speed Shimano Deore XT Linkglide, fitted with a 38-tooth front chainring and a rear cassette ranging from 11 to 50 teeth. The gear lever is also from Shimano Deore XT, enabling precise and smooth gear changes. The Suntour Mobie25 Air fork with lockout and a 15 mm thru-axle provides comfortable suspension and a pleasant ride.

For lighting, the ENDEAVOUR 7.B ADVANCE+ is fitted with a Supernova Mini 2 front light with high-beam function and a Spanninga Pimento rear light. The pedals are ergonomically designed and feature anti-slip protection as well as reflectors for added safety. The crankset is made of aluminium and measures 170 mm in length, whilst power is transmitted via the Shimano CN-LG50 chain.

The handlebars are Concept EX Ergo Riser, combined with Ergon GA30 grips and an adjustable Concept EX stem, ensuring an ergonomic riding position. The Rodi TRYP35 rims with double eyelets and Schwalbe Marathon Almotion tyres offer stable and reliable performance on a variety of surfaces. The front hub is a Shimano Alivio MT400 with a quick-release mechanism, and the rear hub is a Shimano GRX RS470 with a 12x142 mm thru-axle. The spokes are made of stainless steel.

The saddle is a Fizik Terra Aidon, mounted on a Kind Shock suspension Vario seatpost, which offers additional comfort. The bike features painted aluminium mudguards and a Racktime System rack for luggage. The drivetrain is assisted by the Bosch Performance Line CX Smart System motor, rated at 36 V, 250 W and delivering 85 Nm of torque, whilst the Bosch Kiox 300 colour display with Walk Assist ensures easy operation.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 490 mm, a stack of 635 mm, a seat tube length of 477 mm, a top tube length of 625 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees and a seat tube angle of 78 degrees. Other dimensions include a head tube length of 160 mm, a chainstay length of 465 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 50 mm, a fork offset of 44 mm, a top tube height of 707 mm, a fork installation height of 484 mm and a wheelbase of 1224 mm. These dimensions contribute to balanced riding dynamics that offer both stability and agility.