Kalkhoff Image 1 Advance e-bike, Digi Mart USA News (Europe): German manufacturer Kalkhoff has published the official product page for its Image 1 Advance e-bike, following an earlier preview of the new models. The bike is listed on Kalkhoff’s website for €2,799 and is offered in two sizes and three color options, with the brand aiming it primarily at the European market where it is chiefly active.
The bike uses a belt drive and an internal gear hub, specifically the UT Gear H2, which is designed to work with a hub motor. It offers just two gears, a setup the source describes as a compromise, though it notes that two gears can still make a noticeable difference when pulling away from a stop in urban traffic.
Assistance comes from the Bosch Hub Line motor, which delivers up to 45 Nm of torque.
Power is supplied by a removable 540 Wh battery that sits inside the frame during rides. Comfort features include an SR Suntour Mobie A32 suspension fork with 75 millimeters of travel and a suspension seatpost, along with CST Quantum tires tuned for city riding in 55-622 size.
Equipment is comprehensive and includes a kickstand, lighting, front and rear fenders and a belt guard. A rear rack compatible with the MIK HD system is standard, while a front rack is available as an option for an additional €99. According to the publisher, the tires should still offer adequate grip on typical farm tracks or forest trails, though this is an assessment in the source article rather than independently verified.
