Beautiful bike. I bought 2. One for my wife, and one for her boyfriend so they can take my child to watch Polo with the nanny on the weekend. I wasn't planning on buying, but as I went to drop my Lange & Sohne off for a service, I saw how cheap they were and bought them. Thanks for the video. -Eugene
True though i think Benno is the best value. i got my boost on sale for half the price of a multicharger. HALF! and it's probably a better bike, benno is a genius.
10:24 regarding the lack of bottle cage bosses, I suspect that, as a European brand, they’re targeting this bike more towards what the Dutch refer to as “fietser” type everyday riders rather than the more hardcore “Wielrenners” (the high speed, distance, rock hopping, athletic crowd that wears bike gear, spandex, etc.).
Boggles how locking of the bike is such a colossal oversight. Feels like engineers could offer smth more than a cafe lock.. I love the bike otherwise… How do owners securely lock it? Huge chain on a tall post via mid-frame? Would smth like this fit into built in storage box? Any particular suggestions?
Wait, what? Court without a helmet! 😁😁... joking aside, great review as usual. I really like RIESE & Muller. I realize they are a premium brand but someday I will have one...cheaper than a Tesla 😂
I know... you caught me! I felt bad, but didn't have my helmet on this trip and was covering the bikes opportunistically. Stayed in the park as much as possible so as not to set too bad an example. It was super sunny, so at least I had my Tilly hat!
There doesn't seem to be a good place to attach a D-lock. In the UK I wouldn't want to leave this bike anywhere without a beefy lock holding it onto something solid, and I just can't see a good place to attach it.
That's a good point. Got me a litelok from the UK ( belgium here so pretty much the same...."problem" sigh) and I simply can't use it on a couple of bikes. My Tern quickhaul is the most useable one for that particular issue. Driving a replacement Sparta C-grid energy right now cause the Tern's at the vendor. You'd expect a bike like that to be easy to lock. You can't. Not with that litelok( which is currently one of the only two locks that can't be grinded). Many manufacturers seem to produce bikes that simply need to be stolen. Same problem with engineers. They don't seem to test their brain product in real life. Whereas it's easy to safely fort knox lock a tinker, the multitinker...not so.
Great for urban areas. In rural areas range is better without suspensions bucause suspensions absorb forward momentum. I prefer my Gazelle NL ($2,500) with large tires & comfortable seat.
I have a Riese and Muller Tinker. It was 5k when I purchased it a couple of years ago. Nice ebike but clearly, grossly overpriced and the costs of their ebikes increasing yearly.
@@stephenstetler3324 I agree, comparing some of the very basic specs misses the point. The R&M is so much nicer to ride and the components are so much better.
No comparison whatsoever, not even close. You get what you pay for. Besides, where I live, something like a Benno boost is pretty much the same price. A no brainer.
@@johnmaletic898 These are bikes to get from A to B and to carry some stuff. Almost any bike will do this. For this price you can buy a motorcycle that can get you from A to B in more comfort and can carry more cargo.
OK...here it comes..........I know why you didn't post the price in the Video title.....$7250 will tamp down views regardless of the features, build quality etc.....
@@ninetendopesaitama2107There are good bikes on the market similar to this but at a lower price. Your paying more for the technology on this bike. We all know that when you have something with high tech it's prone to go wrong.
Nice. Seems mostly for running errands, groceries, kid drop offs. This isn’t so much a trail bike or exercise tool. I could see this as a car replacement at $4/5k, it’s a good trade up. 😎
Totally agree... save money on gas, parking, stay healthy even if you miss the gym from time to time, make new friends along the way, and no car insurance or expensive repairs!
A $7k+ bike without USB charge ports or bottle cages? An outrage! 😱Hahaha jk jk. Yes it's expensive and out of my league, but a person can dream, right?
I realize some of the little complaints I have can be easily overcome, and aren't deal killers with such a premium product. I do wonder though sometimes, why certain aspects are skipped. Bosch and Riese & Müller are very intentional smart companies.
I'll never get over how insanely expensive these are.
And heavy.
And noisy
Beautiful bike. I bought 2. One for my wife, and one for her boyfriend so they can take my child to watch Polo with the nanny on the weekend. I wasn't planning on buying, but as I went to drop my Lange & Sohne off for a service, I saw how cheap they were and bought them. Thanks for the video. -Eugene
I bought the Katu after your review with Chris Nolte. Still loving it.
That's awesome! Chris is very knowledgeable, and making some great videos. Really glad to hear it's holding up and you still love it :D
Wow, R&Ms pricing is going up and up. I’d opt for the tern or trek fetch range. They’re nearly half the price to do the same job.
True though i think Benno is the best value. i got my boost on sale for half the price of a multicharger. HALF! and it's probably a better bike, benno is a genius.
10:24 regarding the lack of bottle cage bosses, I suspect that, as a European brand, they’re targeting this bike more towards what the Dutch refer to as “fietser” type everyday riders rather than the more hardcore “Wielrenners” (the high speed, distance, rock hopping, athletic crowd that wears bike gear, spandex, etc.).
Boggles how locking of the bike is such a colossal oversight. Feels like engineers could offer smth more than a cafe lock.. I love the bike otherwise…
How do owners securely lock it? Huge chain on a tall post via mid-frame? Would smth like this fit into built in storage box? Any particular suggestions?
Wait, what? Court without a helmet! 😁😁... joking aside, great review as usual. I really like RIESE & Muller. I realize they are a premium brand but someday I will have one...cheaper than a Tesla 😂
I know... you caught me! I felt bad, but didn't have my helmet on this trip and was covering the bikes opportunistically. Stayed in the park as much as possible so as not to set too bad an example. It was super sunny, so at least I had my Tilly hat!
There doesn't seem to be a good place to attach a D-lock. In the UK I wouldn't want to leave this bike anywhere without a beefy lock holding it onto something solid, and I just can't see a good place to attach it.
That's a good point. Got me a litelok from the UK ( belgium here so pretty much the same...."problem" sigh) and I simply can't use it on a couple of bikes. My Tern quickhaul is the most useable one for that particular issue. Driving a replacement Sparta C-grid energy right now cause the Tern's at the vendor. You'd expect a bike like that to be easy to lock. You can't. Not with that litelok( which is currently one of the only two locks that can't be grinded). Many manufacturers seem to produce bikes that simply need to be stolen. Same problem with engineers. They don't seem to test their brain product in real life. Whereas it's easy to safely fort knox lock a tinker, the multitinker...not so.
Great for urban areas. In rural areas range is better without suspensions bucause suspensions absorb forward momentum. I prefer my Gazelle NL ($2,500) with large tires & comfortable seat.
I have a Riese and Muller Tinker. It was 5k when I purchased it a couple of years ago. Nice ebike but clearly, grossly overpriced and the costs of their ebikes increasing yearly.
It’s nice but way overpriced. The AVENTON ABOUND does 95% of what this does for only $1.8k
Ride both side by side, they’re not remotely in the same league
@@stephenstetler3324 I agree, comparing some of the very basic specs misses the point. The R&M is so much nicer to ride and the components are so much better.
No comparison whatsoever, not even close. You get what you pay for. Besides, where I live, something like a Benno boost is pretty much the same price. A no brainer.
@@johnmaletic898 These are bikes to get from A to B and to carry some stuff. Almost any bike will do this. For this price you can buy a motorcycle that can get you from A to B in more comfort and can carry more cargo.
OK...here it comes..........I know why you didn't post the price in the Video title.....$7250 will tamp down views regardless of the features, build quality etc.....
People expect a high price for a R&M ebike. Therefore your guessing is wrong. Glad I could help. ☮️
@@ninetendopesaitama2107 Maybe in the Eurozone…..but there is no way I’d pay seven thousand two hundred and fifty American Freedom Eagles for that
@@ninetendopesaitama2107There are good bikes on the market similar to this but at a lower price. Your paying more for the technology on this bike. We all know that when you have something with high tech it's prone to go wrong.
The price for these models can vary a lot depending on the options. I also kind of forgot... been a busy couple of weeks with the new site launch!
@@colour732 absolutely….I’d much rather have a Royal Enfield GT 650 for almost 1000 USD less
Nice. Seems mostly for running errands, groceries, kid drop offs. This isn’t so much a trail bike or exercise tool. I could see this as a car replacement at $4/5k, it’s a good trade up. 😎
Totally agree... save money on gas, parking, stay healthy even if you miss the gym from time to time, make new friends along the way, and no car insurance or expensive repairs!
A $7k+ bike without USB charge ports or bottle cages? An outrage! 😱Hahaha jk jk. Yes it's expensive and out of my league, but a person can dream, right?
I realize some of the little complaints I have can be easily overcome, and aren't deal killers with such a premium product. I do wonder though sometimes, why certain aspects are skipped. Bosch and Riese & Müller are very intentional smart companies.
@@ElectricBikeReviewI agree with you
You must be crazy if you buy this bike