Puch E-Nova Light Mint Green Matte at Fatbikeskopen.nl

This version combines two things you should consider separately: a soft mint-green matte finish and a low step-through design with a frame size of 50 centimetres. The latter is the most important choice, as it determines how you get on and off the bike. The Puch E-Nova itself is a comfort-oriented city bike with a 748 watt-hour battery, offering a stated range of up to 160 kilometres, and a Bafang Dual Drive motor. Here’s what you need to know.

Range of the Puch E-Nova

With 748 watt-hours, this bike has a larger battery than is usual in this class, where 500 to 600 watt-hours is typical. The stated range of 160 kilometres applies in the lowest assistance mode on flat terrain with no wind. In the highest assistance mode with luggage, you’ll get closer to around 80 kilometres. That’s still a lot: with a 10-kilometre commute each way, you’ll need to charge it at most once a week. A full charge takes six hours. The stated range is always a test figure, so expect somewhat less in practice.

Low Step-Through Design and 50 cm Frame Size

With this version, you step through the frame instead of swinging your leg over it. That makes a difference whenever you have luggage on the rear, are wearing a skirt or long coat, or simply want to spare your hips. The frame is 50 centimetres, smaller than the 55-centimetre high-step version. The recommended rider height ranges from approximately 1.70 to 2.05 metres. The trade-off is that a step-through frame is slightly less rigid, which you may notice at high speeds and with heavy loads. It may sound like a minor detail, but it adds up on your daily route.

Is Puch a good brand?

Puch is a long-established name you probably know from mopeds, and it is now used on bicycles through a Dutch importer. What’s under the paint matters more: the E-Nova uses a Bafang motor, a brand found in almost every price range and for which parts are readily available. That makes long-term maintenance easier. Service and warranty are handled by us, so you won’t have to track down an importer if something goes wrong. What may seem minor on paper is often something you can feel on the road.

Riding on 28-inch wheels

Large wheels roll more efficiently over longer distances and handle bumps better than small ones. Together with a battery rated for 160 kilometers, that indicates what this bike is designed for: daily rides on paved roads, not off-road terrain. The riding position is upright and comfort-oriented. Hydraulic disc brakes stop you with little squeezing force, even in the rain. At 26 kilograms, its weight is normal for a bike with a battery of this size. That may sound like a minor detail, but it adds up on a daily commute.

Who is this version for?

For commuters who ride longer distances, want to get on and off easily, and are looking for a color that isn't dark. The maximum total weight is 150 kilograms, which is more than enough for luggage. One point to note: the specifications for this model do not list suspension, so you will feel cobblestone streets more than you would with a suspension fork. Matte paint is also more prone to scratches and harder to touch up than gloss. Anyone who rides it every day will notice choices like these sooner than someone who only takes an occasional ride.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Compare the low-step and high-step versions before choosing, because you will notice that choice every day. You can do so at ten showrooms and schedule a test ride right away. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands. If you order online, the bike will arrive at your home fully assembled and ready to ride. Insurance can be arranged when you place your order. You get a three-year warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on the components and battery. After delivery, you have fourteen days to take a test ride.

See also: PUCH bikes | e-bikes | electric city bikes | e-bikes for adults