S is for Special; a Tesla with subtle luxury touches, for example a leather multi-grip handlebar, splendid LX gears and hydraulic brakes. The ultimate choice for the touring cyclist who wants assisted-pedalling. Nobody is certain why the Koga rides and feels better than all other ebikes - there is no single component that stands out as being the reason - we think its because they have improved 200 components very slightly which, for the owner, translates into a superior ride. A superb hill-climber with sporty steering geometry keeping you in touch with every ripple in the road while the classic cross-bar design ensures perfect frame dynamics under all conditions.
Reviews
Times Online
16 June 2007 by Tina Gaudoin
Just what does £800 buy for a departing PM?
The Cabinet had a whipround to buy Tony Blair a farewell present. The Times asked five leading experts to offer some ideas
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A LevBike or Light Electric Vehicle should do the trick. No road tax, no insurance, this super-cool ?electrically assisted? bike will go up to 60 miles.
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The Independent
10 July 2007 by James Daley
The cycling column - James tries one of our electric bikes...
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Green Suffolk
How a greener approach to travel can help our pockets, health, way of life and prospects for the future. LEV is short-listed for Suffolk\'s Greenest Business award.
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ExtraEnergy.org
A high-quality equipped pedelec, flawlessly hiding the modern electronics...
In recent years, the Sparta ION pedelec series has convinced tens of thousands of customers with its concept.
Our test riders mainly rode the power mode (with the strongest assistance), because they found the lowland economy programs insufficient on the hilly test track.
Truely genious is the switch unit, camouflaged as a
bike computer. Other than the classical functions (speed, trip kilometres etc.) it shows the current riding mode and turns on and off the light. If an electric defect occurs, the user is informed on the computer display. The computer is also a key. It communicates with the battery electronics, where the owner‘s personal data is saved and which is situated in the main frame, along with the battery. An excellent theft protection.
<em>Pros</em>
+ Outstanding service interface: the dealer can immediately analyze problems by means of the on-board computer and adapt the settings to the customer
+ Absolutely noiseless motor
<em>Cons</em>
- The battery cannot be removed from inside the frame for charging
<em>Riding Performance</em>
Range everyday track (Mixed Track): 27.3km / 17mi
Average speed: 20.7km/h / 12.9mph
Assistance factor: 0.8
Mountain range: 6.8km / 4,2mi
Assistance factor uphill: 1.8
Riding performance without motor: 4*
<em>Specifications and Ratings</em>
Total weight: 28kg / 61.7lb
Battery weight: 4.1kg / 9lb
Motor noise: 1*
Riding comfort: 2*
<em>Components / Accessories</em>
High-quality bicycle components, Shimano derailleur, rim brakes, U-lock, air-pump, light draws from battery (when the battery is empty the motor functions as dynamo), NiMhd battery, 2 years warranty, separate charger, good user manual, frame sizes: 46, 50, 55 cm; men’s frame: 50, 54 and 59 cm.
