Kalkhoff E-Bikes

High class German manufacturing: that is where Kalkhoff stands for. For over a century, Kalkhoff has been building high-end bicycles that are almost made for eternity. The bikes from Kalkhoff, mainly e-bikes, feel at home in the urban jungle (city), on long bike rides (trekking), and off the beaten path (allroad). Because Kalkhoff values top quality so much, it tests its bicycles according to the strictest standards. Its test center, with no less than 30 different setups, is one of the largest and most advanced in Europe. Kalkhoff's e-bikes are true mile eaters. Typically the kind of bike you ride to work every day. And that's convenient because you can also lease Kalkhoff's e-bikes through your employer. All that's needed is your boss starting e-bike leasing. Convince your employer with the information package on bike leasing.

Cloppenburg, Germany, 1919. When the barely 16-year-old postman Heinrich Kalkhoff notices a high demand for tires and other bicycle parts, he starts his own business from home under his family name. The enterprise grows rapidly and in 1927, when Kalkhoff is still only in his twenties, he makes a decision: he will produce bicycle wheels. From bicycle wheels to complete bikes is a small step and Kalkhoff becomes a bicycle manufacturer. The family business experiences a growth spurt after World War II: cars are still scarce and the demand for mobility is high. Kalkhoff sometimes produces up to 5,000 frames per day. The oil crisis of the 1970s gives Kalkhoff another boost. In 2007, Kalkhoff produces its first e-bike.

Kalkhoff offers its bicycles according to four usage types: for short rides in the city, daily commuting, long tours, and off-road. The Kalkhoff e-bike range in particular impresses with a wide range that offers the right model for every rider, ideal for e-bike leasing. The product portfolio is characterised by the three families "Image", "Endeavour" and "Entice".

• Image: The Image is ideal for everyday use in the city, impresses with its robust design and is perfect for commuting to work or doing the bulk shopping.
• Endeavour: If you're looking for an all-round e-bike, the Endeavour family has just the thing. The Endeavour is a real all-rounder that feels at home on both asphalt tracks and dirt roads.
• Entice: Last but not least, the Entice family is for those who seek adventure off the beaten track. Thanks to its high load capacity, robust construction and powerful motor assistance, it is the ideal e-bike for off-road adventures and demanding tours.

Many Kalkhoff e-bikes are available as so-called PLUS+ models. These pedelecs have a maximum load capacity of up to 170 kg total weight and can therefore also cope with additional luggage. For you, this means that you have even more flexibility when you're out and about - both when you're doing your weekly shopping and when you're on tour. You can recognise Kalkhoff PLUS+ e-bikes by the + in the model name.

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