Hoheacht Bikes 2024: The bike manufacturer from the Vulkaneifel is all set to “E-Lightweight”. Following the trend towards smaller engines and lower weight, the provider has designed its Lumo model series. Unsprung bikes weighing around 17 kilos or more are intended to bridge the gap between e-bikes and organic bikes and once again offer a more classic bike feeling.
First up is the Lumo Terra, which is very moderately priced at 2.499 euros. With a diamond and trapezoid frame and available in four colors, the Terra, like the other Lumos, is powered by the tried and tested Mahle X35+. The proven rear motor, which weighs only around 3,5 kilos including the battery and cabling, can offer lively propulsion with its torque of 40 Nm and rewards a rather high cadence. It's fitting that Hoheacht specifies a twelve-speed derailleur with an 11-50 sprocket, thanks to which you can pedal smoothly even at slow speeds. The frame-mounted 250 Wh battery is of course no range miracle; But that's not necessary in this category. The small battery is easily enough for everyday use, and anyway you will often find yourself driving without assistance - that works very well with the Mahle.
Hoheacht Lumo: Lightweight speedster with a Mahle engine
The sitting position on the Lumo is more sporty, although you could turn the handlebar stem around to sit a little more upright. Lighting systems and side stands are also on board, as are aluminum mudguards and a minimalist rear rack for side bags - so the Hoheacht is just as equipped for daily commuting as it is for brisk leisure tours.
The Lumo Tereno sits above the Lumo Terra - a bike that costs 300 euros more and is said to be around 300 grams lighter. This is made possible by various differences in the specifications: The Tereno relies on components from the Shimano GRX series, but only shifts eleven times - you have to forego the easiest mountain gear. Otherwise there is a four-piston brake at the front and a brighter headlight that comes from the premium manufacturer Lezyne.
Eleven instead of twelve gears, but more light
The color spectrum and frame are the same for both variants - apart from the price difference, the decision probably has to do with whether you prefer an extra easy mountain walk or a brighter front light. The former is suitable for (sporting) leisure use and the latter for use in city traffic, where, as a year-round driver, you are often on the road in the dark.
Hoheacht Lumo Ilaron: Top model with Pinion gearshift
The top model Lumo Ilaron differs significantly from Terra and Tereno. Instead of a derailleur gear, the Pinion bottom bracket gear is installed here, which requires its own frame. The Pinion C1.6 has six gears with a total range of 295%, although the individual gear jumps are naturally slightly larger. In contrast to the wider Pinion gearboxes with nine, twelve or 18 gears, the C1.6 lacks the very easy mountain gears. If you are faced with the choice between Lumo with derailleur gears or manual transmission at Hoheacht, this aspect should be carefully considered. The limited range of gear ratios is offset by maximum low maintenance of the gearbox and timing belt - anyone who drives in any weather but doesn't have to climb steep climbs will certainly appreciate the advantages of the Ilaron. This Pinion model is not particularly suitable for mountain tours.
In terms of features, the Ilaron is close to the Luno Tereno, from which it actually only differs in the four-piston brake system from SRAM (and of course the gears). The color palette with “Volcanic Slate”, “Morning Hour”, “Sundew” and “Eisbach” is the same, but the top model is currently only available with a diamond frame. Oh well, at 3.699 euros, the Ilaron costs significantly more than the models with derailleur gears - but it is still comparatively cheap for an e-bike with a manual transmission.