Tomos EB 11 at Fatbikeskopen.nl

Twenty-one kilograms. Apart from the EB 10, that is the lowest weight in the Tomos EB range, and the key selling point of the Tomos EB 11. A 626-watt-hour battery, seven gears and V-brakes instead of disc brakes, on 28-inch wheels with a low step-through frame. For anyone who regularly has to push their bike over a threshold, maneuver it in a shed or occasionally lift it, the difference compared with the heavier models is significant.

Twenty-one kilograms within the EB range

Twenty-one kilograms is exceptional for an electric bike with 28-inch wheels and a 626-watt-hour battery. By comparison, the more fully equipped EB 18 and EB 19 weigh thirty kilograms. You do not notice the nine-kilogram difference while riding, but you do when pushing it over a threshold, putting it on its stand or lifting it into a car trunk. For anyone who does these things every day, this is the model to choose. In the showroom, you can see such things in just a few minutes. What seems minor on paper is often something you can feel on the road.

V-brakes and seven gears

The low weight is partly due to the use of rim brakes instead of disc brakes. They are lightweight, inexpensive to maintain and easy to adjust yourself. You notice the drawback in the rain: rim brakes take slightly longer to grip a wet rim, and they wear the rim as well. Seven gears do provide a wide range, so you will not run short of options on flat terrain, even with a bridge along the way.

Range of the Tomos EB 11

The 626-watt-hour battery is rated for up to 140 kilometers, measured in the lowest assist mode on flat terrain without wind. Realistically, expect eighty to one hundred kilometers, which is at the upper end of the range thanks to the low weight: twenty-one kilograms requires less energy to keep moving than thirty. For most people, that means more than a week of commuting without recharging. You can charge it from a regular power outlet, so no separate installation is needed. A battery lasts longer if you do not routinely run it down to zero and charge it indoors during the winter.

Low step-through on 28-inch wheels

Large wheels roll more efficiently over long distances and handle bumps better than small ones. Combined with the low step-through, they make it easy to get on and off without compromising riding comfort. The frame is 50 centimeters, and the recommended rider height ranges from approximately 1.70 to 2.05 meters. The maximum total weight of 150 kilograms leaves plenty of capacity for luggage, even though the bike itself is lightweight.

Who is the Tomos EB 11 for?

For anyone who regularly needs to move, lift, or maneuver their bike in a confined space and is willing to accept rim brakes in return. If you mainly ride on flat asphalt in the city, you will notice little difference from that choice. If you often ride in the rain or downhill, the EB 16—with the same battery but hydraulic disc brakes—is the wiser long-term choice. Unsure about the size? Measure your inseam and compare it with the stated values. Anyone who rides it daily will notice these choices sooner than someone who only rides occasionally.

Order from Fatbikeskopen.nl

You only need to lift 21 kilograms once to understand why it matters. At ten showrooms, the EB series is displayed together so you can feel the difference in weight and take an immediate test ride. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands. When ordered online, the bike arrives at your home ready to ride. Three-year warranty on the frame, and one year on the components and battery. You can also use our pickup and delivery service for maintenance. Pay in full or in installments.

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