Kalkhoff Endeavour C.B Move

The Kalkhoff Endeavour C.B Move is a compact step-through e-bike on 20-inch wheels, in one size. You step through, push off and put a foot flat on the road at the lights, so getting on and off stops being the part you brace for.

It has a front carrier and a rear rack rated to 27 kg, and a Bosch Performance Line motor at 75 Nm for the hill on your street. Book a test ride in Ivanhoe and try the step for yourself.

Kalkhoff Endeavour C.B Move: easy to get on

The Endeavour C.B Move gets you on and off without swinging a leg over a bar. The frame is a low step-through in aluminium, so you step through, push off, and keep riding the rides you know.

• The frame: a step-through with no top tube to lift a leg over.
• What it does for you: getting on and off is a step, and a foot reaches the road when you stop.
• What it means: you stay a rider, on the rides you used to do.

It carries the shopping on the front and the back, so the short trips no longer need the car.

• An aluminium Urban front carrier and an MIK HD system rear carrier rated to 27 kg, both on the bike from the factory.
• The weekly shop goes on the bike, and the ride to the shops or to work stops needing the car.
• The permissible total weight is 170 kg: you, the bike and what you carry.

Motor, hills and riding with a partner

The hill on your street stops deciding the route. The motor is Bosch's Performance Line Smart System, 36 V / 250 W / 75 Nm, a mid-drive.

• The motor: 75 Nm of torque, for help on the hills.
• What it does for you: help on the climbs, so a hill is no longer a reason to stay home or take the car.
• What it means: you go where you want, not where the terrain allows.

If you ride with a partner or friends, the motor helps you keep pace, and the handlebar and saddle height adjust for different riders.

Parking, range and who it suits

It parks small and stays in one piece. The frame is compact, on 20-inch (406 mm) wheels, in one size, 48 cm. The Speedlifter Twist stem turns the handlebars sideways so the bike fits a slim space, and the battery charges on the bike or comes off to charge inside.

How far will it go?

Kalkhoff dealers list up to 90 km at the lowest assist level, in optimal conditions, on a new, fully charged battery of the highest capacity. Hills, load and the higher assist modes bring that figure down, so the distance depends on how and where you ride. Take a route you know on your test ride and see how it feels.

It is the compact member of Kalkhoff's Endeavour range, built for shopping, commuting to work or on holiday.

Who it suits:

• Best for getting on and off with confidence: you step through and put a foot down at the lights.
• Best for the weekly shop and short trips without the car: a front carrier and a rear rack rated to 27 kg.
• Best for a hilly route: a Bosch mid-drive at 75 Nm.
• Best for a narrow hallway or garage: the bars turn flat and the battery comes inside to charge.
• Best for riding with a partner or friends: help on the climbs, and a bar and saddle that adjust.

This bike is a compact frame that stays whole. If you want a bike that folds into a car boot, choose a folding bike.

Questions people ask

Does the Kalkhoff Endeavour C.B Move fold?

No. It is a fixed compact frame on 20-inch wheels, so there is nothing to unfold before you ride. The handlebars turn sideways so it parks in a slim space.

How much does it weigh, and can I take the battery off?

The bike weighs 26 kg. The Bosch PowerPack battery is removable, so you can charge it on the bike or carry it inside to charge. For a car or van rack, choose one rated for the weight of your bikes and we will talk it through at the test ride. If you would carry a bike up stairs every day, a bike without a motor and battery suits that better.

What is the weight limit?

The permissible total weight is 170 kg: rider, bike and load together. The bike weighs 26 kg, which leaves about 144 kg for rider and luggage.

Will it fit me?

There is one frame size, 48 cm, and the handlebar and saddle height adjust for different riders. We size you at the test ride.

Whose motor, battery and display does it use?

The motor, battery and display are Bosch's: a Bosch Performance Line Smart System motor, a Bosch PowerPack battery and a Bosch Purion 200 colour display.

Is Kalkhoff a good brand?

Kalkhoff was founded in 1919, and its brand statement is "Premium E-Bikes made in Germany". This bike is built around Bosch's drive system, and Kalkhoff covers the frame for 10 years once you register the bike online.

Is the Kalkhoff Endeavour C.B Move worth it?

You are paying for the drive system and the build: a Bosch Performance Line Smart System motor, a Bosch PowerPack battery and a frame covered for 10 years once registered. Ride it against anything else you are considering.

Are electric bikes legal in Victoria?

Road rules are set by each state, and Victoria Police publishes Victoria's. Kalkhoff dealers list a 250 W motor with assistance up to 25 km/h for this bike.

Is the battery safe?

The battery is Bosch's own PowerPack, and it charges with a Bosch 2A charger. Charge it the way Bosch's instructions describe.

How do I stop it being stolen?

Take the battery with you and lock the frame to something fixed.

Book a test ride at Dolomiti Electric Bikes, 1075-1087 Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, or ring 03 9982 1440.

Full specification

The full specification:

Motor and battery

• Motor: Bosch Performance Line Smart System, 36 V / 250 W / 75 Nm, mid-drive
• Assist cut-off: 25 km/h
• Battery: Bosch PowerPack 545 Wh (36 V / 15.1 Ah), frame-mounted, removable
• Charger: Bosch 2A
• Display: Bosch Purion 200 colour display, with walk assist

Range, weight and load

• Range: Up to 90 km at the lowest assist level, in optimal conditions, on a new fully charged battery
• Weight: 26 kg
• Permissible total weight: 170 kg (Plus+), rider, bike and load

Frame and fit

• Frame: Aluminium, compact, step-through
• Frame size: One size, 48 cm
• Fork: Aluminium, rigid
• Stem: by.schulz Speedlifter Twist, 80 mm
• Handlebar and saddle height: Adjustable for different riders
• Handlebar: Sport, aluminium
• Saddle: Selle Royal Essenza Embossed Plus
• Seat post: Aluminium, rigid
• Grips: Ergon GP10
• Pedals: Comfort, with anti-slip protection and reflector
• Colour: Nepalsilver Glossy

Gears and brakes

• Gears: MicroShift Advent 9-speed derailleur and shifter
• Cassette: MicroShift H093
• Chain: KMC X9
• Crankset: Aluminium, 170 mm, 42T
• Brakes: Shimano MT200 2-piston hydraulic disc, 180 mm front, 160 mm rear

Wheels and tyres

• Wheels: 20-inch (406 mm)
• Tyres: Schwalbe Super Moto X, 62-406
• Hubs: Shimano TX505, quick release
• Rims and spokes: Aluminium hollow-section rims with eyelets, stainless spokes

Equipment

• Front carrier: Urban, aluminium
• Rear carrier: MIK HD system, 27 kg load capacity
• Headlight: Herrmans MR5, LED
• Rear light: Herrmans H-Trace, LED
• Mudguards: Plastic, with edge protector
• Stand: Rear stand, adjustable
• Carrying handle: Integrated

Identity and warranty

• Brand and model: Kalkhoff Endeavour C.B Move
• Manufacturer: Kalkhoff Werke GmbH
• Range: Kalkhoff Endeavour, Level C compact class
• Frame warranty: 10 years, with online registration