Fast motorised road bikes: E-bikes weighing up to 20 kilos – the Ampler Curt Anyroad put to the test
Georg Bleicher
· 21.08.2024
It drives well, is fun and is straightforward – that’s what we found in last year’s test of the Ampler Juna. The new Ampler Curt Anyroad is also designed to excel on gravel and country lanes. To this end, it features a stiff fork with wide tyre clearance and mounting eyelets, low-profile tyres – and a 10-speed Advent X groupset from Microshift. So, with the Anyroad’s drivetrain, the argument against its suitability for everyday use no longer applies. As with the Juna, the frame is attractive to look at and solidly built. Even though the handlebars are slightly curved, the riding position is dynamic.
The chassis geometry is well balanced; cornering and straight-line stability feel good and secure. After a brief ‘dead’ response when pressing the pedal, the motor provides quiet, powerful and smooth assistance; however, compared to the Mivice 080 drive, for example, Ampler has not been able to give it that final polish in its two support modes, which differ only slightly. The fun largely comes to an end on hills – that’s where the 45 Newton-metres in the hub start to feel a bit underpowered, even if you’re diligently using the crisp gear changes.
Ampler Curt Anyroad: Get anywhere in no time
Incidentally, the 17-kilo bike is perfectly rideable even without motor assistance. On gravel, the very narrow mudguards proved to be a drawback; whilst it is suitable for off-road use, this is rather limited. The disc brakes (180-mm rotors) do the job adequately, as does the Busch & Müller front light, which delivers a generous 80 lux and a pleasant beam pattern. Smart features are a key priority for Ampler: once you’ve registered yourself and your bike in the app, you can access a range of additional functions via the bike’s integrated GPS and GSM modules – from the lock function right through to personalised motor settings.
The promise: fun wherever you go. As long as the terrain isn’t muddy or too rough for MTB riding, this promise is largely kept – within certain limits – for riders who are more sport-oriented and not overly concerned with comfort. A touring cyclist who doesn’t like drop handlebars will find their ideal ‘gravel-light’ bike here (15 kilos load capacity). However, the bike stands poorly – or not at all – when fully loaded. The reason: the centre stand. Otherwise: well-balanced and good. At 3,690 euros, the bike is reasonably priced given its drivetrain specifications.
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Conclusion on the Ampler Curt Anyroad lightweight e-bike
Minimalist yet practical, not particularly comfortable but sleek and smart: the Ampler Curt Anyroad has established itself as an all-road commuter bike featuring smart, high-tech safety features.
Ampler Curt Anyroad: Price & key information
- Price: 3,690 euros
- Weight of test bike: 17.3 kg
- Permitted total weight: 120 kg
- Frame size: S, M, L (diamond frame) / S, M (trapezoidal frame) (test size in bold)
- Frame: Aluminium 6061
- Fork: Aluminium
- Circuit: 10-speed, chain, Microshift Adventx, 11 / 48 T
- Motor/Battery: Ampler rear motor/integrated Ampler battery, 336 Wh
- Brakes: Hydraulic discs, Shimano M6100/180 mm
- Tyres: Panaracer GravelKing SK Plus 43-622
- Saddle: Velo VL-6279
- Front/rear lighting system: B&M IQ XS / Lightskin (in the seat post)
- Luggage rack with maximum load capacity: Racktime, maximum 25 kg
- Special features: Mounting points for attaching accessories to the fork, anti-theft detection, smart GPS tracking and lockable via apps
