Tomos EB 11 Matte Mint Green at Fatbikeskopen.nl

Matte mint green is the softer version of the Tomos EB 11, alongside the anthracite variant. On a lightweight frame with a low step-through, the color feels friendly without being overwhelming. The technology remains unchanged: twenty-one kilograms, a 626 watt-hour battery, seven gears, and V-brakes on 28-inch wheels. That low weight remains the main argument for this model across the entire EB range.

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. The more extensively equipped EB 18 and EB 19 weigh thirty kilograms. You do not notice the nine-kilogram difference while riding, but you do when pushing the bike over a threshold, putting it on its stand, or lifting it into a trunk. For those who perform these tasks every day, this matters more than any specification. Small differences like these matter more the more often you use the bike. That may sound like a detail, but it adds up on your daily route.

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 downside 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 broad shifting range, so you will not lack anything on flat terrain with a bridge. What seems minor on paper can often be felt on the road.

Tomos EB 11 range

With 626 watt-hours, the stated range is 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 is more than a week's worth of commuting without recharging. The stated range is always a test value, so expect somewhat less in practice. Do not leave the battery outside in freezing temperatures; this will help preserve its capacity over time.

Low step-through with 28-inch wheels

Large wheels roll more smoothly 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 centimetres, and the recommended rider height is approximately 1.70 to 2.05 metres. The maximum total weight of 150 kilograms leaves plenty of capacity for luggage, even though the bike itself is lightweight and has no suspension.

Who is this version for?

For those who regularly need to lift their bike or manoeuvre it in a tight space, and who prefer a soft colour over dark grey. If you mainly ride on flat asphalt in the city, you will notice little difference from the rim brakes. If you ride frequently in the rain or on descents, the EB 16 with the same battery and hydraulic disc brakes is a better choice. Matte paint is also more prone to scratches than gloss. Consider where you will store the bike, as that often matters more than the specifications. For commuting within built-up areas, this equipment is more than sufficient.

Order from Fatbikeskopen.nl

You only notice the weight difference within the EB range when you lift the bikes side by side. At ten showrooms, the range is displayed together so you can do this and take a test ride right away. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands. If you order online, the bike will be delivered to your home ready to ride. There is a three-year warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on the components and battery. Upon delivery, the bike is assembled and adjusted outside your door. After delivery, you have fourteen days to take a test ride.

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