Vogue Prestige Belt-Drive high-step Cement Grey at Fatbikeskopen.nl

Cement Grey is a muted, light concrete-like shade of gray that looks more understated on the high frame of the Vogue Prestige than matte black. Combined with the integrated battery and black belt drive, it creates a bike that attracts little attention—which is exactly what many people want. The technology is the same as in all other versions: a Motinova mid-drive motor with 80 newton-meters, a Gates belt, a seven-speed Shimano Nexus hub, and a 522-watt-hour battery.

What a high-step frame offers you

A frame with a top tube is stiffer than a step-through frame, and you notice that at higher speeds and with luggage on the rear as a more composed steering feel. The downside is that you have to swing your leg over the frame, which becomes more difficult with a full pannier or less flexible hip. If you mainly ride longer distances in one go, the high-step frame works in your favor. If you are constantly getting on and off in the city, the low-step version of the same model is more convenient.

Mid-drive motor with 80 newton-meters

The motor is positioned at the bottom bracket and transfers its power through the gears. This makes pedaling feel easier rather than making you feel pushed from behind. Eighty newton-meters is substantial for a city bike, and you notice it when pulling away from a standstill and riding up a steep bridge. Because the motor's weight is low and centrally positioned, the bike remains stable, even when loaded or riding along a dike in a crosswind.

Gates belt instead of a chain

It does not need lubrication, it does not rust, and it will not leave stains on your trousers. Over the years, that saves a great deal of maintenance. Two things to keep in mind: have a workshop replace the belt, because it needs to be tensioned and the frame must be opened for this, and switching to a different gear ratio is not straightforward. Combined with the seven-speed Shimano Nexus hub, you get a drivetrain that requires little attention for years.

Range of the Vogue Prestige Belt-Drive

According to the specifications, the 522 watt-hour battery provides a range of up to 100 kilometers. This figure applies to the lowest assistance setting on flat terrain. If you run an 80-newton-metre motor at the highest setting, consumption increases and the range is closer to sixty kilometers. For someone who rides ten kilometers each way to work every day, that works out to about one charge per week. You can click the battery out and charge it indoors while the bike remains in the shed. A full charge takes overnight, so charge it as soon as you get home.

Who is the Prestige in Cement Grey for?

The 49-centimeter frame suits riders approximately 1.70 to 2.05 meters tall. This version is for anyone who wants a bike that does not stand out and who mainly rides longer stretches at a time. It has front suspension and a suspension seat post. The bike is designed for one person and made for paved roads. If you want to take children or carry large groceries, a longtail or cargo bike would be more suitable than this model. For daily longer rides on asphalt, it is a comfortable, understated choice.

Order from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Muted gray tones look different on a screen than they do in real life, so come and see them for yourself. At ten showrooms, the different versions are displayed side by side and you can take a test ride, which immediately makes the difference with a mid-drive motor clear. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands. When ordered online, the bike is delivered to your home ready to ride. You can arrange insurance when placing your order. Three years' warranty on the frame and one year on the components and battery.

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