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Kalkhoff Sahel 3.i Move

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 3:07 pm
by Regulator
I had a test ride on a Kalkhoff Sahel 3 a couple of weeks ago, after trying the eKatu at the London Cycle Show.

The Kalkhoff Sahel 3 is about £100 cheaper than the Katu-e 20 equivalent and has a much better range. The only real difference is hydraulic rim brakes -v- disc brakes and a front basket -v- a rear rack. I ended up with the same silly grin on my face at the end of the test ride on both of them.

I know I don’t *need* an electric bike but I do want a 20” wheeled bike and I will be getting a bonus paid this month... so I am very tempted. N+1 fever.

I even like the fluorescent yellow/green colour of the Sahel 3.

Re: Kalkhoff Sahel 3.i Move

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:42 pm
by Rocky
What does Mr R say? I like the fluorescent green colour but couldn’t justify getting another bike yet........that’s the trouble with downsizing our living arrangements - there’s fewer places to hide bikes from the Prof.

Re: Kalkhoff Sahel 3.i Move

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:54 pm
by Regulator
Rocky wrote:
7 years ago
What does Mr R say? I like the fluorescent green colour but couldn’t justify getting another bike yet........that’s the trouble with downsizing our living arrangements - there’s fewer places to hide bikes from the Prof.

As usual, he is failing entirely to understand the n+1 imperative.

That said, I may dispose of my Pinnacle Arkose gravel bike. It's not had huge mileage and has been somewhat supplanted by the Genesis Longitude. I may even get round to divorcing Ting Tong... :'(

Re: Kalkhoff Sahel 3.i Move

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:47 am
by Regulator
New bike ordered! I shall pick it up next week when I'm back from the boat.

Re: Kalkhoff Sahel 3.i Move

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 11:08 am
by Rocky
Yippie!! Many congrats.

Re: Kalkhoff Sahel 3.i Move

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:00 pm
by Joan
Regulator wrote:
7 years ago
I had a test ride on a Kalkhoff Sahel 3 a couple of weeks ago, after trying the eKatu at the London Cycle Show.
"Suited to every cycling style, from leisurely rides to racing"

Least subtle e-doping ever.

Enjoy!

Re: Kalkhoff Sahel 3.i Move

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:13 am
by Regulator
My bike is ready to pick up. It’ll be Wednesday or Thursday before I can get my hands on it though.

Re: Kalkhoff Sahel 3.i Move

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:44 am
by Rocky
Regulator wrote:
7 years ago
My bike is ready to pick up. It’ll be Wednesday or Thursday before I can get my hands on it though.
We’ll need to see some pictures

Re: Kalkhoff Sahel 3.i Move

Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 9:15 am
by Regulator
I got the bike yesterday. I’m just waiting for a new saddle to arrive and then I’ll get some photos of her in action.