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Kalkhoff lists Image 1 Advance e-bike at €2,799

The city-focused model pairs a two-gear hub with Bosch motor assistance and a removable 540 Wh battery integrated into the frame.

By Mei Ling Tan

Illustration of an electric city bicycle with a rear rack and fenders
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Kalkhoff has published pricing and specifications for its Image 1 Advance electric bike following an earlier preview. The German brand's website lists the model at €2,799, with buyers offered three colors and two sizes. It is intended mainly for the European market.

According to the listed specifications, a Bosch Hub Line motor provides assistance with torque of up to 45 Nm. Gearing comes from the UT Gear H2 internal hub, a two-gear system designed for use with a hub motor. The bike uses a belt drive, while its removable 540 Wh battery is housed within the frame.

Standard equipment includes a rear rack that supports the MIK HD system, lights, a kickstand, fenders at both ends and a belt guard. A front rack is offered separately for €99.

The suspension components comprise an SR Suntour Mobie A32 fork offering 75 millimeters of travel and a suspension seatpost. Kalkhoff also specifies CST Quantum tires for city riding, in the 55-622 size.

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