Vogue Avalanche at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The Vogue Avalanche is Vogue’s longtail bike with a stepless Enviolo hub and belt drive. Stepless shifting means you change the gearing by turning the grip without clicks, even while stationary at a traffic light. With a heavily loaded bike, that is exactly when you need it. You also get a low step-through frame, hydraulic brakes, a suspension fork, and a color display. Below is what you need to know before ordering.

Stepless shifting with Enviolo

An Enviolo hub does not have fixed gears but a continuous range. You turn the grip and the gear ratio adjusts accordingly, even when you are standing still. With a regular derailleur, you have to pedal to shift, which is precisely the most difficult moment for a loaded longtail at a traffic light. The trade-off is that a stepless hub is heavier and slightly less efficient than a chain drive. On a 43-kilogram bike, you will hardly notice that. You can see things like this for yourself in the showroom in just a few minutes.

Range of the Vogue Avalanche

The battery has a capacity of 15 amp-hours and 540 watt-hours. Our specifications state approximately 70 kilometers, while the product description mentions a higher figure. Go by the 70-kilometer range to avoid surprises, especially with a load on the rear. A longtail carrying luggage or children demands more from the motor than a regular city bike, so in practice you will get less than that. For daily rides within built-up areas, that is more than enough. A battery lasts longer if you do not routinely run it completely flat and charge it indoors during winter.

Belt drive and maintenance

The drive system uses a belt instead of a chain. You don't need to lubricate it, it doesn't rust, and your clothes stay clean. For a bike used with children that frequently goes in and out of a shed, this significantly reduces maintenance. Together with the enclosed Enviolo hub, most moving parts are protected from rain and road salt. Leave belt replacement to a workshop, but it rarely needs to be done. It may sound like a minor detail, but it adds up on your daily route.

Low step-through and weight

Forty-three kilos is substantial, even for a longtail. You barely notice it while riding because the weight is low and the motor does the work. When stationary, it's a different story: putting it on the stand and pushing it backwards into a shed takes strength. The low step-through compensates for some of this, because you don't have to swing your leg over a loaded rear section. The maximum total weight is 120 kilos, which is less than some other longtails. What may seem minor on paper is often noticeable on the road.

Who is the Vogue Avalanche for?

For anyone who wants a longtail with as little maintenance as possible and easy shifting. Pay close attention to the maximum total weight of 120 kilos: this includes you, your luggage, and everyone riding along, so two larger children plus an adult will be a tight fit. In that case, consider a longtail with a higher load capacity. It only has front suspension, so the rear feels bumps more clearly on cobblestone streets. For commuting within built-up areas, this equipment is more than adequate.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Shifting continuously feels different from clicking through gears, and a longtail handles differently from a regular bike. So come and take a test ride at one of the ten showrooms, preferably with a load. For maintenance, you can visit one of more than 450 service points in the Netherlands. When ordered online, the electric bike is delivered to your home fully assembled and ready to ride. You can arrange insurance when placing the order. 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.

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