Commuter bike for trendsetters who desire the quality of Swiss engineering and design combined with the fun of "flying".

Rating 2001: Good.
Price: € 3,573.93
 

 
The Flyer is very appealing both technologically and aesthetically.
This pedelec from Biketec (former BKTech) sets new standards in many aspects.
Two stand-out features are the completely silent motor and the full suspension, which make this bike particularly enjoyable to ride, even in the countryside.

Unfortunately at this time, the battery is not long-lasting at high speeds. The good news however, is that the Flyer will soon be available with a NiMH battery (known for achieving higher range).

The F6 deluxe was used in the test because it seems to have the best price-value relationship of the Flyer series F2 to F10.

Pros:
+ The only completely silent power system.
+ Light powered by battery.
+ Charger integrated in battery case.

Cons:
- Very low range if the bike is not ridden efficiently and in the proper gear.
- Difficult to understand and operate the battery box without instruction.

Weight: Total 73.9 lbs

Test Results:
Mixed Track:
Range: 12.4 miles
Average Speed with Motor: 14.1 mph
Top Speed: 20.9 mph
Hill Test (8% / 12%):
Average Speed: 8.3 / 8.3 mph

Specifications:
Battery: removable and lockable
Battery Box Weight: 16.2 lbs
Battery Capacity: 180 Wh (provided by manufacturer)
Battery Type: Nickel-Cadmium
Replacement Battery: € 506.18 (NiCd)
Charger: integrated in the battery box
Charge Time: 02:30 (hr:min)

Accessories / Components:
Very good bicycle components, Sram Dual Drive gearshift and Magura Clara disc brakes, cable lock. Light is powered by the battery, pump not included. Front and back frame suspension, good owners manual, battery warranty is good for 1000 cycles (roughly 20 000 km), available in 3 frame sizes.

Other Models:
The tested F6 de Luxe is only one of many versions of Flyers that Biketec supplies. The prices range from 2,040.05 to 6,641.68 Euros.

Contact Information:
Biketec AG
Industrie Neuhof 9
CH - 3422 Kirchberg
Switzerland
Tel: +41-34-44860-60
Fax: +41-34-44860-61
info@swiss-flyer.com
www.biketec.ch