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WITH KALKHOFF (ALMOST) EVERYTHING IS NEW 

New brand image, new design, new logo: younger, smarter, bolder

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New-generation e-bike drives: Impulse Evo & Impulse Evo RS – more powerful, quieter and more durable

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State-of-the-art frame technology: head tube, down tube and motor mount produced as a single unit

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New-generation display with free navigation app – fully networked and intuitive to operate

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New high-end range with six Kalkhoff Integrale and two Kalkhoff Include models

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And without a motor, the same outstanding components and value for money: Kalkhoff Endeavour 8 with belt drive for under €1,000

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A highly successful concept: seamlessly integrated development, manufacture and design, and entirely "Made in Germany"

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Click here to see the "Kalkhoff Integrale" in action

CLOPPENBURG. Kalkhoff is stepping on the gas – as you can see at first glance. The entire brand image has been rejuvenated. The company's communication is now based on extremely catchy, bold and attention-grabbing messages that focus on the products' clever and convincing design details with a twinkle in the eye. The logo has been updated and comes across as fresher and more dynamic. The harmony of design and function is also reflected in the new bicycles and e-bikes for the 2016 season. An absolute highlight in the range is the new generation of Impulse Evo and Impulse Evo RS drives: "In the latest Impulse generation, we have once again made the most of our location advantage: only we develop chassis and drive system together. As a result, all the components of our e-bikes are perfectly coordinated down to the smallest detail," explains Kalkhoff's brand manager, Alexander Hülsmann. At the same time, this new generation of drives marks the beginning of a modular drive concept, and includes numerous innovations.

More powerful, quieter, more durable: the new Impulse Evo drive The maximum torque of the Impulse Evo has increased to an impressive 80 Nm. This means that an even more powerful start-up is achieved at every assist level, and without any change to the characteristic riding experience of the Impulse. Thanks to a supplementary cadence sensor, the Impulse Evo assists the rider even more smoothly. Furthermore, the drive can still be adjusted according to individual preferences, so you can choose between three different basic motor settings, for example. At the same time, the drive has been made significantly quieter. The new motors are 20% quieter than the preceding generation. Data transfer is carried out via the CAN-Bus system, which will be familiar from the automotive industry, and operates extremely quickly and efficiently. All the components of the Impulse Evo motor are designed with durability in mind: the gear unit has been reinforced, the new deflection shaft and the new drawn-cup roller clutch are even sturdier, and the innovative multi-tooth axle ensures a secure crank assembly. For ease of maintenance, the batterycharging socket now doubles up as a service interface, making the system easier to read out or update. The new Impulse Evo battery models each have 50 high-performance cells and a 17 Ah capacity, which means that, under ideal conditions, a range of up to 205 km can be achieved. The way in which the Impulse Evo batteries are integrated is another outstanding aspect: they are either completely integrated into the down tube or positioned cleverly behind the seat tube. The perfect centre of gravity for the battery gives the e-bike even safer handling. What´s more, these batteries offer an impressive service life, easy handling and remarkably fast charging. Fast, sporty, stylish: Impulse Evo RS Even though the sporty RS version of the new centre motor system shares essentially the same design as the Impulse Evo, the differences are still striking: the housing is specially designed for sporty use with a short wheelbase. Ultra mode produces impressive acceleration; the Impulse Evo RS Speed motor will even assist up to a speed of 45 km/h.

Much more than a bicycle computer: Impulse Evo Smart Display with navigation app The new Impulse Evo Smart Display is fully networked for the first time, and is thus able to utilise the intelligence of smartphones. Using the Impulse navigation app, which is based on the proven Naviki software, your mobile phone and bicycle computer are linked together via Bluetooth, transforming the display into a navigation system. The tasks are clearly divided: your smartphone only provides its calculating power and can remain in your pocket in battery-saving mode, while the app performs the route planning and displays the navigation directions on the LCD display. This exclusively developed app is intuitive to use. It provides mapping data for Germany and Europe free of charge and also features many other innovative functions, including route calculation, storage of routes ridden in the past and information on interesting routes around your current location. Points of interest such as hotels, restaurants and the nearest cycle shop can be shown if desired, and the app can also direct you to them. The actual route travelled can be recorded and synchronised via your Naviki user account. Each rider is able to make their own decisions regarding what is displayed and in what format – the app provides comprehensive editing and display options for this purpose. The display itself now includes a USB connection as standard, enabling you to charge your smartphone. In addition, even without any smartphone interaction, the display offers you a wealth of useful functions. The information that can be displayed includes clock, assist level, battery charge status, speed, remaining range, cadence, average speed on current trip and total distance ridden (odometer). Kalkhoff My Bike – the perfect bike, whatever you require Kalkhoff is a German bicycle maker that uses nothing but high-quality components, including some developed exclusively in-house, such as the Concept EX LED front light with its 80 lux output and stand light, the optimised mudguard mounting, the meticulously hollow-forged dropouts, to mention just a few. Kalkhoff's wide product range has plenty of highlights, like the sporty Endeavour 8 with belt drive, hydraulic disc brake and suspension fork – and still below the €1,000 mark. Cyclists love the advantages offered by the belt drive: Gates belts never squeak and never rust, do not require any lubrication and therefore cannot make your hands or clothing dirty in the way that conventional chains do.

Quality, safety and advanced technology "Made in Germany" Kalkhoff has almost 100 years of experience in building bicycles. All Kalkhoff bicycles and e-bikes, as well as the Impulse drive technology, are developed by in-house engineers and manufactured in Germany. To ensure riding stability, strength and low weight, the frames are hydroformed in a complex process with the aid of a water/oil emulsion and an internal pressure of up to 3,000 bar. The controlled forming process enables up to three different wall thicknesses to be produced within the same workpiece. To ensure top quality and safety, the components and the complete bicycle undergo comprehensive testing, applying test criteria that far exceed the specifications of the relevant European standards. Kalkhoff has its own test centre – one of the largest and most modern in Europe – at its Cloppenburg plant, and also works with specialist engineering firms and other experts. Kalkhoff has also recently started comprehensive functional testing of all its e-bikes by end-of-line testers at the end of the assembly process, as well as test rides. Kalkhoff has now sold over 300,000 Impulse e-bikes, making it market leader in the field of e-bikes.

Discover real comfort and quality: at the Derby Cycle "Bike Expo" and the leading industry trade fair EUROBIKE All the new motors and bicycles were unveiled to dealers and the trade press at the Derby Cycle "Bike Expo" held at the Cloppenburg plant from 7 to 14 August. As always, Kalkhoff will also be present at the leading industry trade fair, Eurobike in Friedrichshafen (25 – 29 August 2015 / Stand ÜO-1/ÜO2/ÜO-3):

Kalkhoff highlights for 2016  Kalkhoff Integrale LTD Black/White  Kalkhoff Include Premium 8/8R  Kalkhoff Sahel Impulse 8/8R HS  Kalkhoff Tasman Classic Impulse 8/8R HS  Kalkhoff Endeavour 8  Kalkhoff City Classic 3

Find out more in the following product descriptions.

E-Performance | Kalkhoff Integrale 8 LTD Black/White These two special models with their stunning designs have instant appeal. They also, of course, benefit from the performance of the totally redeveloped Impulse Evo RS drive system. The most powerful Impulse drive ever makes its mark with a powerful torque of 80 Nm, whilst operating more quietly than any of the earlier Impulse drives. The high-performance 17 Ah batteries are superbly integrated into the meticulously manufactured and extremely strong down tube. The e-bike is controlled intuitively using the new Impulse Evo Smart Display. The new Impulse navigation app even transforms the display into a navigation system, and you can leave your expensive smartphone safely in your pocket. The two Limited models come either with 8-speed hub gears and a carbon belt or with SRAM 11-speed derailleur gears; in either configuration, you're going to love their design and components.

Kalkhoff Limited White Frame: Motor: Battery: Gears: Fork: Brakes: Lights: Tyres: Frame design:

Impulse Evo RS V1, aluminium Impulse Evo RS 36 V / 250 W, with shift-sensor technology Impulse Evo RS, Li-ion 36 V / 17 Ah Shimano Alfine, 8-speed Integrale aluminium, rigid, 15 mm R.A.T. thru axle Shimano M396, hydraulic disc brake Front: Concept EX Twin, 100 lux LED. Rear: Concept LED Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, 50-622 Men’s diamond

Kalkhoff Limited Black Frame: Motor: Battery: Gears: Fork: Brakes: Lights: Tyres: Frame design:

Impulse Evo RS V1, aluminium Impulse Evo RS 36 V / 250 W, with shift-sensor technology Impulse Evo RS, Li-ion 36 V / 17 Ah SRAM GX1 Integrale aluminium, rigid, 15 mm R.A.T. thru axle Shimano XT hydraulic disc brake Front: Concept EX Twin, 100 lux LED. Rear: Concept LED Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, 50-622 Men’s diamond

E-Activity | Kalkhoff Include Premium 8/8R The best reason to get mobile: the top-of-the-range model in the E-Activity segment makes its mark in terms of both design and functionality. The new, powerful and virtually silent Impulse Evo drive system is elegantly integrated into the overall design of the Kalkhoff Include Premium 8/8R. The exceptionally powerful 17 Ah battery provides a suitably long range. This e-bike features an exclusive combination of backpedal brake and hydraulic disc brake, ensuring maximum safety in traffic. This combination is a world first, and was developed specifically for this series in close cooperation with Shimano. Add to this, the low-maintenance belt drive from Gates plus the pannier rack system designed exclusively for the Kalkhoff Include – boasting a carrying capacity of 25 kg – and what you have is a new dimension in everyday riding. A child seat, for instance, can easily be installed using a Racktime Snap-It adapter. The e-bike is operated by means of the new Impulse Evo Smart Display, which can also be used as a navigation system with the new, free Impulse navigation app.

Frame: Motor: Battery: Fork: Gears: Brakes: Lights: Tyres: Frame design:

Impulse Evo V1, aluminium Impulse Evo 36 V / 250 W, with shift-sensor technology Impulse Evo, Li-ion 36 V / 17 Ah Suntour NCX-D EB, magnesium, with lockout Shimano Nexus Disc, 8-speed Shimano M396, hydraulic disc brake Front: Concept EX Pro, 80 lux LED with daytime running light. Rear: Trelock LS 611 Schwalbe Marathon, 40-622 Men's diamond, ladies' trapezium and wave frames

E-Urban | Kalkhoff Sahel Impulse 8/8R HS The Kalkhoff Sahel Impulse 8 is a winner with the new Urban Center Shock fork and its modern, understated design. It also, of course, comes equipped with the proven Impulse 2.0 drive system, which delivers powerful assistance from a standing start up to a speed of 25 km/h. The shift-sensor technology ensures that gear changes are quick, quiet and easy on the components. Equally stylish and functional components like the pannier rack with its built-in rear light and Snap-it system or the new Axa Blueline front light round off the impressive specifications of the Sahel Impulse 8/8R HS perfectly.

Frame: Motor: Battery: Fork: Gears: Brakes: Lights: Tyres: Frame design:

Impulse V2, aluminium Impulse 2.0 36 V 250 W, with shift-sensor technology Impulse Li-ion 36 V / 14.5 Ah Urban Center Shock, aluminium Shimano Nexus, 8-speed Magura HS11 hydraulic rim brake Front: AXA Blueline, 30 lux LED with stand light. Rear: Integrated in pannier rack, LED with stand light Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, 42-622 Men's diamond and ladies' deep frame

E-Comfort | Kalkhoff Tasman Classic Impulse 8/8R HS Classic look on the outside, well and truly techno on the inside: the Tasman Classic Impulse will win you over with its fabulous retro look and equally with its high-end components. The proven Impulse 2.0 drive system with the innovative and gentle shift-sensor technology, plus the high-performance batteries with their 17 Ah capacity will smoothly assist the rider to his or her destination even over long distances. The excellent ride characteristics are coupled with some lovingly designed details: these include mudguards and pannier racks that are colour-coordinated with the frame, and also ultracomfortable leather-look saddles and grips.

Frame: Motor: Battery: Fork: Gears: Brakes: Lights: Tyres: Frame design:

Impulse TS V1, aluminium Impulse 2.0 36 V / 250 W, with shift-sensor technology Impulse Li-ion 36 V / 17 Ah Urban Comfort, aluminium Shimano Nexus, 8-speed Magura HS11 hydraulic rim brake Front: Trelock Retro LS582. Rear: Trelock LS 613 with stand light Schwalbe City Lite, 47-622 Touring

Fitness | Kalkhoff Endeavour 8 Unbelievably stylish, unbelievably well-equipped, unbelievably desirable: the Endeavour 8 is an absolute 'must-have' for anyone who enjoys sporty biking, and for anyone who appreciates innovative components like the low-maintenance, clean carbon belt. It's quite incredible that despite all the highend components – including a pannier rack with built-in rear light – this e-bike still does not break the €1,000 barrier.

Frame: Fork: Gears: Brakes: Lights: Tyres: Frame design:

Trekking 1.5 Belt, aluminium Suntour NCX-D, magnesium, with lockout Shimano Nexus, 8-speed Shimano M396, hydraulic disc brake Front: AXA Blueline, 30 lux LED with stand light. Rear: integrated in the pannier rack, LED with stand light Schwalbe Marathon, 40-622 Men's diamond and ladies' trapezium

My Style | Kalkhoff City Classic 3R Discover how enjoyable cycling can be – and discover how good a modern bicycle can look! The Kalkhoff City Classic is your perfect companion wherever you go: around town or out into the countryside, shopping, visiting friends, meeting up for a coffee, or going to a party. It combines popular and stylish colours with the appeal of a classic touring frame, and there is absolutely no compromise on functionality: the LED front light provides perfect proof that a retro look and modern product qualities are certainly not mutually exclusive.

Frame: Fork: Gears: Brakes: Lights: Tyres: Frame design:

Touring, aluminium Urban Comfort, steel Shimano Nexus, 3-speed V-brake, aluminium Front: Retro Sport LED. Rear: Spanninga, Pixeo with stand light Schwalbe City Lite, 47-622 Touring

Press contacts: Arne Sudhoff Press Relations Officer Tel.: +49 (0)4471 966 395 Mobile: +49 (0)171 221 2510 E-mail: [email protected]

Alexander Hülsmann Kalkhoff Brand Manager Tel.: +49 (0)4471 966-230 Mobile: +49 (0)160 909 141 05 E-mail: [email protected]

Kalkhoff is the comfort brand of Derby Cycle Holding GmbH and represents more than 95 years of experience, top "Made in Germany" product quality, plus outstanding riding comfort and user friendliness. Kalkhoff is Germany’s e-bike market leader. Derby Cycle Holding GmbH is Germany's biggest bicycle producer. Across its Kalkhoff, FOCUS, Raleigh, Univega, Rixe and Cervélo brands, Derby Cycle sells almost half a million bicycles every year, including more than 100,000 e-bikes and pedelecs, for which Derby Cycle is the market leader in Germany. The Derby Cycle range also includes competition -level racing bikes, mountain bikes, and high-quality trekking, city, off-road and children’s bikes.