Puch E-Zirkon Enviolo Belt 2024 at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The Puch E-Zirkon Enviolo Belt combines two features that together create an almost maintenance-free bike: a continuously variable Enviolo hub and a belt instead of a chain. No gears to adjust and no chain to lubricate. It also features a Bafang M420 mid-drive motor, a 720 Wh battery, and hydraulic disc brakes on 28-inch wheels. It weighs 29 kilograms and has a low step-through frame measuring 49 centimeters.

Continuously variable shifting with Enviolo

An Enviolo hub has no fixed gears, but a continuously variable range. You turn the grip, and the gear ratio adjusts—even when you are standing still. If you came to a stop at a traffic light in too high a gear, that makes the difference between setting off smoothly and struggling. The trade-off is a little efficiency: a continuously variable hub is heavier and slightly less direct than a chain drive with sprockets. You can see the difference in a few minutes in the showroom. What seems minor on paper is often noticeable on the road.

Belt drive instead of a chain

The belt does not need lubrication, does not rust, and keeps your clothes clean. Combined with the enclosed Enviolo hub, all the moving parts of the drivetrain are protected, so rain and road salt have little effect on them. For a bike used outdoors in both winter and summer, this significantly reduces maintenance. Replacing a belt is best left to a workshop, but it is rarely necessary.

Bafang M420 mid-drive motor

A mid-drive motor is located at the bottom bracket and delivers its power through the drivetrain, making pedaling itself easier rather than giving you a push from behind. The weight is positioned low and centrally, which makes the bike more stable than a model with a motor in the rear wheel. Combined with a continuously variable hub, this creates a drivetrain you do not have to think about while riding.

Range of the Puch E-Zirkon Enviolo Belt 2024

The 720 Wh battery is substantial for a city bike, where 500 to 600 Wh is common. The stated range is up to 160 kilometres, measured in the lowest assist mode on flat terrain with no wind. Realistically, expect eighty to one hundred kilometres, which is still more than enough for most people. With a ten-kilometre commute each way, you will need to charge it at most once a week. A full charge takes six hours, so you can do it overnight. A battery lasts longer if you do not routinely run it completely empty and charge it indoors during winter. The stated range is always a test value, so expect somewhat less in practice.

Who is the Puch E-Zirkon for?

For commuters who travel longer distances and want to do as little as possible to their bike. The 49-centimetre low-step frame suits riders approximately 1.70 to 2.05 metres tall. The maximum total weight is 150 kilograms, leaving plenty of capacity for luggage. One thing to note: the specifications do not mention suspension, so you will feel cobblestone streets more than you would with a suspension fork or suspension seatpost. If you are unsure about the size, measure your inseam and compare it with the stated values. Anyone who rides it every day will notice these design choices sooner than someone who only goes for the occasional ride.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Continuously variable shifting feels different from clicking through gears, and a mid-drive motor rides differently from a rear-wheel motor. Come and try it at one of the ten showrooms. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands, which is convenient with belt drive because it requires workshop servicing. When ordered online, the bike will be delivered to your home fully assembled and ready to ride. Three years' warranty on the frame and one year on the components and battery. You can use our collection and delivery service for maintenance. You can pay in full or in instalments.

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