Testimonials
Diana Watson. Hinton, Alberta, Canada.
My research on cycling the Ring of Kerry immediately turned up City View Wheels offering the rental of Kalkhoff ebikes. I was delighted because I had been reading about them in Canada, and was hoping to have an opportunity to try one out.
I admit to a bit of skepticism because it all seemed too good to be true. Patrick Murray answered my emails immediately. The bike would be available on the appropriate dates. He could provide all the equipment including helmet,lock and hi-vis vest. The business was certrally located in Cork for pick up and drop off.
Renting a Kalkhoff was a dream. Patrick in his kind and knowledgeable way made sure that I understood the workings of the bike. He provided directions, tips and his personal experience to help introduce the world of touring on an ebike.
To cycle a quite road in Ireland is to feel a child again. You experience everything you pass by with all your senses. The pace of travel is such, you need never miss anything of interest.The Kalkhoff could handle any mountain pass we could find, maintaining a steady pace on those long uphills without strain and giving stability and awesom brake power on the wild downhills. The long lasting battery just kept going and was so easy to charge at night.
I thought my bad knee ment my days of cycle touring were past, but thanks to the Kalkhoff ebike, my friends had to work hard to keep up! Thank you so much.
John Guerin Cork
I have been using my Kalkhoff to cycle to work in Ringaskiddy between 1 and 3 times a week, since November 2012.
I bought it only because my route of approx 10km includes a particularly steep hill.
I had previously cycled to work from time to time on a regular racing bike, but it was too much effort for regular day to day commuting.
The Kalkhoff reduces the journey to 30 minutes or so each way of moderate exercise. A pleasant start to the day and no need to go to the gym!
I am delighted with it and looking forward to using it more frequently on those mild summer mornings and evenings.
John.
Pat McDonnell. Limerick
Just with regard to my experience with Kalkhoff, I must say that buying my bike was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Cycling an electric bike is so much fun than an ordinary bike in that I look forward to riding my 20km commute to work each day.
Before I purchased my orignal Kalkhoff I cycled to work no more than 3 times over a 5 year period because of the fact that I was exausted after every commute.
But with my Kalkhoff, on the flat and over the hills is fun while still getting a good workout.
For anybody who wants to save serious money on petrol costs plus get the health benefits of cycling an electric bike, visit Patrick at City View Wheels in Cork where I purchased my new Kalkhoff.
Bev and Dan Scanlan
We love our Kahlkoffs. They are the Rolls Royce of the electric bikes. The after sales service we received from City View wheels was first class as well as friendly banter through every step of the process. I cycle to work every day which is a 20 mile round trip Hills of any gradient prove no problem for my Kahlkoff. So far the weather has not stopped me and I have made huge savings on my petrol bill and the exercise is very beneficial for my waistline and overall health.
Long may it continue.
Bev and Dan Scanlan.
Sonya
Dear Patrick,
I just wanted to thank you and CVW for supplying me with a fantastic bike that has revolutionised my life as a commuter. No hill is too steep, no wind too strong and its it's an absolute pleasure to cycle.
I also wanted to thank you personally for the fantastic service you showed to me before during and after the purchase of the bike, it was second to none and I am happy to say I would suggest anybody even interested in an electric bike, should pay you a visit, they wont be disappointed
Thanks so much again Patrick
Sonya
Patricia Coyne East Cork
Thank you for all your help & assistance when buying my Kalkhoff Electric Bicycle, even though the summer hasn'nt been great I have enjoyed every minute on my bike. There are too many hills for me where I live to use an ordinary bike. On my Kalkhoff it's no problem. After years of not cycling & now in my mid 60's I'm rejuvinated.
Thank you,
Paddy
C.B
Many years after my paralysis – which left my right leg very impaired – I bought an electric bike with a nickel battery which was marvellous. It allowed me move through countryside in a way that I had forgotten. That was in 2007. The problem was the battery. Sometimes it ran out of power just when I needed it. When I bought my Kalkhoff from City View Wheels in Blarney Street, Cork I acquired a radically improved technology. The new lithium-cobalt battery has a vastly improved capacity with ranges up to 140 km promised. The engineering of the Kalkhoff Agattu which I bought is superb. For someone with my limitations this opens up a whole new range of outdoor possibilities. It allows me aspire to a level of cardiovascular fitness which was fast eluding me. I am delighted with the Agattu and with the sales assistance I received from City View Wheels. I strongly recommend them. CB
Tony Henderson
I have owned my Kalkoff bicycle for about one year and it has completely
changed my cycling habits.I live at the top of Military hill in Cork city
and for various reasons,mostly my age{65),I had long ago lost the ability
to cycle up the hill.If I wanted to go out on my previous bike I had to put
it in the car and drive to the bottom.Now I can cycle up the hill quite
well.It still requires some effort but it's possible and I now use the bike
for all town trips.I can also go off for a 20-25 mile jaunt if the weather
is really nice.These are beautifully made bikes and I recomend them highly.
Tony Henderson
Mike and Sue
Hi Patrick. We are very pleased with our Kalkhof experience. The ease of cycling the steep city hills without all the usual stress and sweat is simply fabulous. No more worries about cycling against the wind. On Sunday we took a trip into the countryside and opted for the quiet back roads, with no worryies about the hills. Terrific bikes Cycling against the wind is no problem. Very comfortable indeed. We are completely converted. Thanks for your excellent service - most encouraging and helpful Regards, Mike and Sue
Wynette Limerick
I bought a Kalkoff bike last September. Having wanted to get fitter, to cycle to work and to enjoy cycling, I could not have chosen better. I love being able to wave as I sail past my co-cyclists. Battery life is good and the bike does what I need.
Elizabeth Dublin
Hi Patrick - just to tell you I am cycling to work every day rain or shine - if I dont feel like it first thing
I just remember the traffic jams! Cycling home in the dark is a little unnerving as I am on an unlit country
road but not much traffic either.
Cork school teacher
I have had my Kalkhoff for almost a year now and I wanted to write and tell you just how much I love it. I hadn't cycled in many years because of problems with my back, but now I can fly up any hills with ease and still get great healthy exercise. I am amazed at how far I can go on my Kalkhoff and I never have to worry about going too far or being tired on the way back as I just increase your power and sail home. I also use my bike when going into Cork city, especially on Saturday mornings. I can cycle right to the city centre without having to worry about parking - the hassle of finding it and the expense of paying for it! My Kalkhoff attracts a lot of attention and people often come over and ask about it when I'm stopped. One day as I cycled merrily up a very steep hill on the north side of Cork, a man walking down the hill said You must be very fit. I smiled innocently and carried on in top power! Pat, I want to thank you for your friendly help with the paperwork for the Cycle to Work scheme. My bike is fully paid for now and I hardly noticed it. I'm looking forward to the fine weather and lots of cycling. Yours sincerely, A Cork Teacher
Marion and Christel Paris
We are two french girls who wanted to discover Ireland by an unusual way, so we chose to do it by bicycles. We only had one week to realise our trip, and wanted to start it in Cork and finish it in Dublin. Thanks to City View Wheels, we found the solution: it was possible to rent Kalkhoff bicycles in Cork and to return them in Dublin. The surprise was that they were electric bicycles, LUCKILY!!! Honestly, we are not good cyclists, but thanks to Mr Patrick MURRAY who gave us all the equipment that we needed (map, repair kit, waterproof pant, security vest... ), we were able to realise our crazy trip! We made 450km under the rain, against the wind, on dangerous roads (National Primery roads, Regional roads, Third class roads, lack of roadsigns roads, and sheeps which came from nowhere... ) without any problem. In hindsight, it would of been impossible to visit Ireland with normal bicycles. But Irish people's generosity, and those valiant Kalkhoff bikes made this adventure possible and unforgettable. Marion and Christel