Nicknamed Rex lead-heavy - almost 40kg - but to that, dirt-cheap in the purchase and expensive in the upkeepRating 2008: FairPrice: 549 EUR
 

 
The first bike from a food grocer in the ExtraEnergy Test. The driving performance is respectable, and besides a torn throttle cable, there were no breakdowns during the test period--a compliment at this price! The joy of riding was rather modest, particularly with the larger test riders.

A reason to return it would be the understated weight: around 33kg was given, we measured 38.5kg. Completely different was the range: around 30km given, while we tested 58.6km!

The battery charger is dangerous because of the open contacts, which could easily short circuit. The bike is expensive to service because the battery, as known from experience, will not last longer than a year.


Pros
+ The low purchase price

Cons
- High weight
- High operation costs
- Expensive battery
- Dangerous battery charger

Riding Performance
Range everyday track (Mixed Track): 58.6km /29.4mi
Average speed: 14.4km/h / 15mph
Assistance factor: 0.3
Mountain range: 10km / 8.7mi
Assistance factor uphill: 1.9
Riding performance without motor: 4*

Specifications and Ratings
Total weight: 38.5kg / 57.8lb
Battery weight: 14kg / 4.4lb
Motor noise: 2*
Riding comfort: 4*

Price
E-bike ready to ride: 549 EUR
Replacement battery: 250 EUR

Components / Accessories
Very cheap bike technology: Sram 3 speed hub gear system, rim breaks, lead battery, 432W, 1 year guarantee, frame size only 45 cm.

Contact
Plus Warenhandelsgesellschaft mbH
Wissollstr 5-43
45478 Mülheim an der Ruhr
Gerrmany
Tel: +49-180 5 222533
info@plus.de
www.plus.de


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* Grade system 1-6 (1=very good, 6=insufficient)