Kalkhoff IMAGE 3.B ADVANCE

The "IMAGE 3.B ADVANCE" model from Kalkhoff, launched in 2023, is a high-quality e-bike that impresses with a wide range of technical features and specifications. The price for this model is 3599 EUR. The bike’s frame is based on the Integrale 3|23 design and has a maximum permissible weight of 130 kg, which is indicative of its robust construction.

Braking performance is provided by the Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brake system, which ensures reliable deceleration. The gear system consists of a Shimano Nexus 5-speed hub gear, controlled via the matching Shimano Nexus gear lever. The bike’s fork is an SR Suntour NEX E25 HLO with 63 mm of travel and a lockout function, ensuring added comfort on uneven terrain.

In terms of lighting, the IMAGE 3.B ADVANCE is fitted with a Herrmans H-Black MR4 LED front light and a Herrmans H-Trace LED rear light. The pedals are made of aluminium and offer comfort, as do the aluminium crankset and the Shimano sprocket. Power is transmitted via a KMC Z1 EPT chain with an anti-rust coating.

The handlebars are aluminium touring handlebars, combined with an adjustable stem made from the same material, which has a length of 110 mm. The aluminium rims, featuring a hollow-chamber profile and eyelets, are fitted with Schwalbe Energizer Plus Performance tyres in size 50-622. The spokes are made of stainless steel, whilst the front hub is a Shimano TX505 with a quick-release mechanism and the rear hub houses the Shimano Nexus 5-speed gear system.

The saddle, a Selle Royal Essenza Plus, sits on a suspension seatpost with a patented design, which offers additional comfort. Plastic mudguards with edge protection and a MIK luggage rack complete the specification. The e-bike is powered by a Bosch Performance Line Smart System motor with an output of 36 V / 250 W and a torque of 75 Nm. The lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 500 Wh and is controlled via the Bosch Intuvia 100 display with LED remote control.

The bike’s geometry features a reach of 402 mm and a stack of 673 mm. The seat tube length is 550 mm, whilst the top tube measures 651 mm. The head tube angle is 71 degrees and the seat tube angle is 73 degrees. The head tube length is 180 mm, the chainstay length is 494 mm, and the bottom bracket drop is 65 mm. The fork offset is 44 mm, the top tube height is 535 mm, the fork installation height is 482 mm, the crank length is 170 mm and the wheelbase measures 1214 mm in total.

Overall, the Kalkhoff IMAGE 3.B ADVANCE offers a well-thought-out combination of comfort, performance and functionality, making it an attractive choice for discerning e-bike riders.