kalkhoff IMAGE 5.B EXCITE+ Wave 2022
2022 E-bike
Estimate price |
5,619$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork Suntour MOBIE
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Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 85Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion 36 V -
Drivetrain Belt Drive -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Integrale 0.6, Aluminium
Suspension Fork
Suntour Mobie25 Air, lockout, 15 mm thru axle
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Enviolo Trekking
Crank
aluminium
Chain
Gates Carbondrive CDX
Pedals
Comfort aluminium with anti slip protectionand reflector
Wheels
Rims
Road Airline Plus, with eyelets
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M535, 4-Piston, hydraulic disc brake
Disk Rotors
180
Cockpit
Stem
Concept EX, adjustable
Handlebar
Concept EX City Riser,Concept EX Ergo Riser
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Lookin Plus
Seatpost
Patent XXL, suspension
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX, 36 V / 250 W / 85 Nm
Battery
Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion 36 V
Remote
Bosch Intuvia LCD, with control panel and walk assist
Charger
Bosch, 4A
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.671 mm | 1.689 mm | 1.689 mm | 1.686 mm | 1.679 mm |
| Front Center | 650 | 654 mm | 662 mm | 672 mm | 687 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 67 mm | 67 mm | 68 mm | 67 mm | 70 mm |
| Stack | 660 mm | 669 mm | 679 mm | 688 mm | 695 mm |
| Reach | 395 mm | 396 mm | 402 mm | 408 mm | 414 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 597 mm | 601 mm | 609 mm | 618 mm | 627 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 160 mm | 170 mm | 180 mm | 190 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 494 mm | 494 mm | 494 mm | 494 mm | 494 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1136 mm | 1140 mm | 1149 mm | 1159 mm | 1174 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
About this model
IMAGE 5.B EXCITE+ Wave is a Kalkhoff E Image model. There are 59 e-bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Kalkhoff E Image e-bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Kalkhoff IMAGE 1.B MOVE 2022 has a starting price of 2653$. Kalkhoff IMAGE 7.B EXCITE+ Diamond 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 5945$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Commuter e-bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Commuter e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2569$. However, even though the average price of a Commuter e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Kalkhoff released this model in 2022, its price was 5202$. Comparing this to the average Commuter e-bike price, we see that the price is 102.49% higher.
Overview of components
Fork
This e-bike has the Suntour MOBIE fork installed. The fork’s travel is 75mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on IMAGE 5.B EXCITE+ Wave are the aluminum type. 650b wheels make a great choice if you want to sacrifice speed for comfort. However, they don’t perform so well when you go over bumps and obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Kalkhoff IMAGE 5.B EXCITE+ Wave has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.