Puch E-Zirkon Enviolo Belt at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The Puch E-Zirkon Enviolo Belt combines a continuously variable Enviolo hub with a belt instead of a chain. Together, they result in a bike that requires virtually no maintenance: nothing to adjust, nothing to lubricate. It also features a Bafang M420 mid-drive motor, a 720-watt-hour battery, and hydraulic disc brakes on 28-inch wheels. Twenty-nine kilograms with a low step-through on a 49-centimeter frame.

Continuously variable shifting with Enviolo

An Enviolo hub has no fixed gears but a continuous range. You turn the grip shifter and the gear ratio adjusts accordingly, even when you are stationary. If you come to a stop at a traffic light in too high a gear, that makes the difference between setting off smoothly and struggling. What you give up is some efficiency: a continuously variable hub is heavier and slightly less direct than a chain with fixed sprockets. Differences that seem minor on paper are often noticeable on the road. Small differences like these matter more the more often you use the bike.

Belt drive instead of a chain

The belt does not need to be lubricated, does not rust, and keeps your clothes clean. Combined with the enclosed Enviolo hub, all moving parts of the drivetrain are enclosed, so rain and road salt have little effect on them. For a bike used outdoors year-round, that makes a significant difference in maintenance. Replacing a belt is best left to a workshop, but it rarely needs to be done. In the showroom, you can see how these things work in just a few minutes.

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 instead of giving you a push from behind. The weight is low and centrally positioned, making the bike more stable than a model with a rear-wheel motor. Combined with a continuously variable hub, this gives you a drivetrain you do not have to think about while riding.

Range of the Puch E-Zirkon Enviolo Belt

The 720 watt-hour battery is substantial for a city bike, where 500 to 600 is common. The stated range is up to 160 kilometers, measured in the lowest setting on flat terrain without wind. Realistically, expect eighty to one hundred kilometers, which is still plenty. With a ten-kilometer one-way commute, you would need to charge it at most once a week. A full charge takes six hours, so you can schedule it overnight. The stated range is always a test figure, so expect somewhat less in practice. Do not leave the battery outside in freezing temperatures, as that will reduce its capacity over time.

Who is the Puch E-Zirkon for?

For commuters who ride longer distances and want to do as little as possible to their bike. The 49-centimeter frame with a low step-through suits riders approximately 1.70 to 2.05 meters tall. The maximum total weight is 150 kilos, 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. Anyone who rides it daily will notice such choices sooner than someone who only takes an occasional ride. Consider where you will store the bike, as that often matters more than the specifications.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Stepless 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 service points in the Netherlands, which is convenient with belt drive because it requires workshop servicing. When ordered online, the bike arrives at your home fully assembled and ready to ride. There is a three-year warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on the components and battery. You can pay in full or in installments. Upon delivery, the bike is assembled and adjusted at your door.

Also see: PUCH bikes | e-bikes | electric city bikes | adult e-bikes