The Kalkhoff Sahel I8 603Wh is the ultimate in compact, long distance, electric bikes. Kalkhoff have German-engineered the aluminium frame to be as lightweight and compact as possible, making it ideal for storage in small spaces.
The Kalkhoff Sahel I8 603Wh is the ultimate in compact, long distance, electric bikes. Kalkhoff have German-engineered the strong aluminium frame to be as lightweight and compact as possible, making it ideal for storage in small areas of houses, canal boats or motor homes.
Kalkhoff have brought together the fundamentals of a great electric bike, such as a lightweight aluminium frame, 250w motor and a 603Wh battery to create a pocket-friendly city bike that can be stored in the smallest of spaces.
Built around the Impulse 2.0 motor, the Sahel has an impressive amount of controlled acceleration, with enough torque to take you up the steepest of city hills with ease. The high-capacity 603Wh battery has been mounted at the rear of the seatpost for optimum weight distribution and provides enough power for up to 205km. The Impulse compact LCD screen, displays all the important ebike information very clearly, and also allows you to change between the different assistance levels of the motor, as well as operate the built in walk-assist function.
A Shimano Nexus 8-Speed hub provides smooth gear shifts, working alongside the shift sensor in the motor to get you up to speed quickly and comfortably. The hub gear system is extremely quiet and low maintenance, making it ideal for city riding. A chain guard has also been included to keep dirt off the chain and to, more importantly, keep oil off your clothes on your daily commute.
Magura hydraulic caliper brakes have been used to provide enough stopping power for an electric bike, whilst bringing you to a stop nice and gently under city riding conditions. Hydraulic Caliper brakes give you the power of a disc brake, mixed with the controlled stop of a V-Brake for optimum functionality.
The main focus point on the Sahel has been to make it as compact as possible, with a compact frame design, and folding pedals, you are able to store the Sahel in the tightest of spaces, whether it's the back of a canal boat, car boot, cupboard under the stairs or a jam-packed garden shed, whilst still being suitable for riders up to 6' tall!