Tomos EB 22 at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The Tomos EB 22 is the only model in the Tomos EB range with a continuously variable Enviolo hub. Instead of fixed gears, you turn the grip and the gearing adjusts gradually, even while stationary. It also features a 748-watt-hour battery, hydraulic disc brakes, and 28-inch wheels with a low step-through frame. Thirty-one kilograms. For anyone who never wants to think about changing gears again.

Continuously variable shifting with Enviolo

An Enviolo hub has no fixed gears but a continuous range. You turn the grip and the gearing adjusts, even when you are standing still. At a traffic light where you came to a stop in too high a gear, that is the difference between setting off smoothly and struggling. What you give up: a continuously variable hub is heavier and slightly less efficient than a chain drive with gears. That sounds like a minor detail, but it adds up on your daily route.

Where the EB 22 fits in the range

Tomos builds the EB series around a few choices: rim brakes or disc brakes, three to nine gears or continuously variable gearing, and 355 to 748 watt-hours. The EB 22 sits at the top with the large battery, hydraulic brakes, and continuously variable hub. If you want the widest range of fixed gears instead, the EB 17 with nine gears is the obvious choice within the same range.

Range of the Tomos EB 22

The 748-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 assistance mode on flat terrain without wind. Realistically, expect eighty to one hundred kilometers, still more than enough for most people. 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 do it overnight. A battery lasts longer if you do not routinely run it completely flat and charge it indoors during winter. The stated range is always a test value, so expect somewhat less in practice.

Hydraulic brakes and low step-through

Hydraulic disc brakes require less squeezing force than rim brakes and do not lose any of their effectiveness in the rain because they grip a separate disc. At thirty-one kilos with luggage, that is noticeably more comfortable. The low step-through on a 50-centimeter frame makes getting on and off easy, and the recommended rider height ranges from approximately 1.70 to 2.05 meters. The maximum total weight is 150 kilos. Brake pads and discs use standard sizes, so they can be replaced at any service point. Hydraulic brakes need occasional bleeding, but otherwise require little maintenance.

Who is the Tomos EB 22 for?

For commuters who ride longer distances and want to spend as little time as possible dealing with their bike. A continuously variable hub means shifting no longer requires any attention. At thirty-one kilos, this bike is part of the heavier category, so lifting it every day is not really an option. What to keep in mind: the specifications do not mention suspension, so you will feel more on cobblestone streets than with a suspension fork or suspension seatpost. Anyone who rides it daily will notice these choices sooner than someone who occasionally goes for a ride. Consider where you will store the bike, as that often matters more than the specifications.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Continuously variable shifting feels different from clicking through gears, so take it for a ride. At ten showrooms, the EB range is displayed together so you can compare the EB 22 with the models with fixed gears. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 service points in the Netherlands. When ordered online, the bike is delivered to your home ready to ride. Three-year warranty on the frame, one year on components and the battery. After delivery, you have fourteen days to take it for a test ride. You can use our pickup and delivery service for maintenance.

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