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Is that Juna the modern Dutch bike? This is how you can categorise the unagitatedly chic Ampler. It is easy to use, simple and relaxed to ride, weighs a good 17 kilograms and is even easier to carry than its predecessor thanks to the low top tube. And the e-bike can certainly be fun to ride, especially in the city: a clear seating position, motor support right from the start thanks to the torque sensor, agile handling without nervousness, the wide tyres make it possible.
The Ampler Juna: One gear is enough
The Ampler rear motor is switched on via a hidden button on the underside of the top tube. As is the lighting system, which is sufficiently powerful for urban nights with an IQ-IX headlight from Busch and Müller. The drive itself is quite powerful at 45 Newton metres, runs quietly and is fairly disciplined. However, steep inclines are not its favourite terrain. This is partly due to the rear motor concept itself and partly to the interaction with the pedal drive: the Juna only has one gear with a medium gear ratio. For most occasions, however, this is sufficient in combination with the motor.
For the majority of Ampler's clientele, the simple operation of the e-bike without gears is certainly more important, as long as you don't struggle too much on slight inclines or when starting off. The small display on the Ampler Juna top tube is very easy to read and shows the remaining charge and range, among other things. That's all the city biker usually needs. You can expect a range of 50 kilometres. Thanks to the belt and single speed, the bike is extremely low-maintenance. Thanks to the relatively upright riding position and the balloon tyres, it is comfortable in the city anyway, and even more comfortable on cobblestones than the fork-sprung competition.
In case of doubt, the no-name disc brakes are very powerful and easy to modulate. Even without assistance, the Juna rolls comfortably. However, this should rarely be necessary, as the 50 kilometre range on mixed and urban terrain is sufficient for most purposes, including leisurely half-day tours. Thanks to the low frame pull, the 17-kilo e-bike is also very comfortable to carry. The small print is also right: The neatly finished frame and fork come with a five-year warranty. Point of criticism: The centre stand of the Ampler Juna blocks when manoeuvring. Only two sizes, non-removable battery - you'll need a power socket where you park it.
Conclusion on the e-bike
Keep it simple! With this strategy, the Ampler Juna rides into the hearts of everyday commuters and city bikers - and those who want to become one. Without assistance, however, you have to like the low-maintenance input drive.
Details of the Ampler Juna
- Price: 2790 Euro >> available here
- Frame sizes: XS, S
- Test bike weight: 17.1 kg
- Permissible total weight: 120 kg
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Aluminium
- Circuit: Singlespeed, Gates belt, 54/18 teeth
- Motor/battery: Ampler/Ampler battery 336 AH, non-removable
- Brakes/ø: Disc, hydraulic
- Tyres: Continental Contact Urban 50-584
- Lighting system: front: B&M IQ-XS, rear: Trelock Trelock
