Market: Even if most of the headlines belong to the high-tech cars for road and trail, trekking and city bikes are still the bikes of choice for many people. At Corratec, careful model maintenance is being carried out in this area for 2017 and the e-bikes can stand out from the crowd above all with the unique Lifebike.
Trekking, urban and city bikes have long been in the shadows of the high-tech top models of racing bikes and mountain bikes packed with the latest developments. However, if you turn your gaze to the reality of the cycle path and take a look out the window, then it becomes clear: It is precisely these often neglected trekking, urban and city bikes that you see most often. This starts with the stylish companion for the jungle of the big city, continues with the durable, low-maintenance endurance runner for extensive trekking tours, but also extends to the "bread and butter bikes", which are an integral part of everyday life for countless people - as a means of transport, Transport vehicle and training device.
The Upper Bavarian manufacturer Corratec continues to maintain its wide range of trekking and city bikes in the 2017 model year. Also in the program next year is the still quite new model "Shape", which will continue to be available in two versions: In addition to a sporty, reduced version without mudguards and with hub gears, there is also a touring version complete with mudguards, luggage rack and lighting.
With the Corratec C29, trekking fans will once again find a classic representative - in every model as a traditional men's frame, but also in a trapezoidal shape with a low step-through frame. What is special about the C29 is its wheel size or, to be more precise, the tire size: Large-volume 28″ tires are used here, which increase comfort and make a heavy and maintenance-intensive suspension fork obsolete in this area of application. The Sunset and Harmony models are suitable all-rounders for all those whose preferred two-wheeler territory is on the roads and cycle paths of the country, but who also like to tackle a longer tour at the weekend.
Corratec city and trekking bikes 2017
wheel size: 28"
Circuit: Shimano alivio
Brake: Tektro HDM285 hydraulic disc
Price: € 999
wheel size: 28"
Circuit: Shimano Alfine 11
Brake: Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
Price: € 1.599
wheel size: 28"
Circuit: Shimano Deore 3×10
Brake: Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
Price: € 1.299
wheel size: 28"
Circuit: Shimano acera
Brake: Tektro HDM285
Price: € 999
wheel size: 28"
Circuit: Shimano Deore 3×10
Brake: Tektro HDM285
Price: € 999
wheel size: 28"
Circuit: Shimano Acera
Brake: Tektro HDM285
Price: € 699
wheel size: 28"
Circuit: Shimano Nexus 8
Brake: ZZyZX V brake
Price: € 799
Corratec Trekking and City: The e-bikes
The use of a motor or an e-bike is particularly attractive when it comes to trekking and city bikes: For everyday routes, for the way to the supermarket or for extended tours at the weekend. Most of the Corratec e-bikes for this area of use are based on their non-motorized counterparts, but they all have one special feature in common: the Fusion down tube, which ensures an integrated look and improves stability and rigidity.
The Bavarian manufacturer pays particular attention to its Lifebike: an e-bike that is specially tailored to the needs of older, less athletic or health-impaired people who would like to move (again) more. In addition to a very comfortable geometry that is easy on the back and joints, this overall concept also includes the permissible system weight of 180kg. The particularly stable wheels also ensure greater stability of the overall system. During development, they worked closely with medical professionals to make the Lifebike attractive and comfortable for a target group that is not used to regular cycling.
Corratec E-Trekking 2017
wheel size: 28"
Drive: Bosch Performance (optional: Nyon)
Battery pack: 500Wh
Circuit: Shimano Deore 10s
Brake: Magura MT5/MT4
Price: €3.799 (€3.999 with Nyon)
wheel size: 28"
Drive: Bosch Performance (optional: Nyon)
Battery pack: 500Wh
Circuit: Shimano Alfine 8s
Brake: Magura MT5/MT4
Price: €3.799 (€3.999 with Nyon)
wheel size: 28"
Drive: Bosch-Performance
Battery pack: 500Wh
Circuit: Shimano Alfine 8
Brake: Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
Price: € 3.199
wheel size: 28"
Drive: Bosch Performance 45
Battery pack: 500Wh
Circuit: Shimano Alfine 8
Brake: Tektro Disc Zurich with brake light
Price: € 3.999
wheel size: 28"
Drive: Bosch Active
Battery pack: 500Wh
Circuit: Shimano Nexus 8s
Brake: Magura HS11 Pure Hydr. Rim Brake
Price: € 2.799
wheel size: 28"
Drive: Bosch Active Coaster
Battery pack: 500Wh
Circuit: Shimano Nexus 8s
Brake: Magura HS11 Pure Hydr. Rim Brake
Price: € 2.899
wheel size: 28"
Drive: Bosch Active
Battery pack: 500Wh
Circuit: Shimano XT 10s
Brake: Magura HS11 Pure Hydr. Rim Brake
Price: € 2.799
wheel size: 28"
Drive: Bosch Performance
Battery pack: 500Wh
Circuit: Shimano XT 10s
Brake: Tektro HDM285
Price: € 2.999
wheel size: 28"
Drive: Bosch Performance
Battery pack: 500Wh
Circuit: NuVinci N380
Brake: Tektro HDM285
Price: € 2.999
wheel size: 26"
Drive: Bosch Active
Battery pack: 400Wh
Circuit: Shimano Nexus 8s
Brake: Magura HS11 Pure Hydr. Rim Brake
Price: € 2.599
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