Rabeneick TX-E Single-Speed Gates Disc Diamond black matte
ID: 1361070
£2,029.00
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Product description
Rabeneick TX-E Single-Speed Gates Disc Diamond black matte (black matte)
Due to bottlenecks and delays in worldwide supply chains, the manufacturer may have replaced individual components from the original specification with equivalent or even higher quality components. Therefore, the bicycle delivered may deviate from the images in certain cases.
Unless stated otherwise all of our bikes and brake accessories are sold according to the EU standard brake setup (right hand rear and left hand front) which is in reverse to UK standard brake setup.
Please note: the majority of our electronic products that come with plugs are fitted with 2-pronged EU plugs as standard. The operating voltage remains the same, however you may require an additional, simple EU to UK adapter to use them
"Oh, this is an e-bike!?" is the kind of question owners of the TX-E will have to answer often.
As a single-speed bike with a Gates belt drive, the TX-E is the uncompromising symbiosis of visual reduction and innovative e-bike technology. Barely visible, the drive components are integrated into the bike. The 250-W rear-wheel drive with is hardly larger than a hub dynamo, the 252-Wh battery is completely integrated into the down tube and the charging socket – protected from dirt and rough weather – is hidden above the bottom bracket. It is easy to control via smartphone using the Rabeneick My Bike app – without an additional display or control element.
Less is more: in addition to the invisible E, the low weight is remarkable – depending on the frame size, it may be as light as 18.6 kg. With its purist design and the absence of superfluous equipment details, the TX-E is predestined for fast-paced asphalt rides. The extremely lightweight, rigid aluminium frame, hydraulic disc brakes and Contact Speed tyres by Continental allow dynamic handling and secure control – even at high speed. A clever urban feature: shopping or luggage can be attached to the Wingee mudguards with inconspicuous pannier brackets.
Details
- Aluminum frame - light, stable and rigid
- Bafang G20 hub motor it provides decent propulsion
- Gates belts - clean, low maintenance, durable
- Note for customers outside Germany: The Bafang Go app can be used to use and configure the motor. The My Bike app can only be used throughout Germany.
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At a glance
Wheel Size
28 inches
Weight
18.60 kg
Drivetrain type
Singlespeed with belt drive
Brake system
Hydraulic disc brake
Range (km)
30-50
Features
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Purpose
Commuting, Lifestyle / Single Speed, Urban Sports
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Gender
Men, Women
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Main Information
Type:
25km/h E-Bike
Wheel Size:
28 inches
Total number of gears:
1
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Dimensions
Weight:
18.60 kg
Maximum permissible weight limit:
120.00 kg
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Frame
Damper brand:
Without shock
System:
Diamond
Frame material:
Aluminium
further specifications:
28" Trekking Urban
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Motor
Brand:
Bafang
Model:
G20
Type:
Hub motor - rear-wheel drive
Performance:
250 Watt
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Battery
Model:
Bafang battery
energy storage:
252.00 Wh
battery mounting:
Permanently installed intube battery
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Reach
Range (km):
30-50
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Fork
System:
Rigid fork
Type:
28" aluminium fork
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Shifting Components
Drivetrain type:
Singlespeed with belt drive
Gear No.:
1
Brand:
Without rear derailleur
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Chainset
Model:
LASCO Aluminum, 170 mm
Sprocket 1:
55 teeth
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Bottom Bracket
Model:
Bafang
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Chain
Model:
Gates
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Cassette
Sprocket Gear Ratio (teeth):
20 teeth
Model:
Gates
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Front Brakes
Brand:
Shimano
Type:
BR-MT200
Brake system:
Hydraulic disc brake
disc diameter:
160 mm
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Rear Brakes
Brand:
Shimano
Type:
BR-MT200
Brake system:
Hydraulic disc brake
disc diameter:
160 mm
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Brake Levers
Model:
Shimano
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Handlebars
System:
Flat
Model:
Levelnine Race Bar, 9°, 660 mm
Material:
Aluminium
Grips:
Herrmans Grit D33 with screw clamp
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Stem
System:
A-Head
Model:
Promax
Material:
Aluminium
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Headset
Head Set:
FSA, 1 1/8" semi-integrated
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Saddle
Saddle:
Selle Royal Asphalt
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Seatpost
System:
integrated seatpost
Diameter:
31.60 mm
Type:
Kalloy SP-DC1, 300 mm
Material:
Alu
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Front Hub
Model:
Shimano HB-TX505
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Rear Hub
Model:
Bafang G20 rear wheel motor
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Rims
Material:
Aluminium
System:
Hollow chamber
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Spokes
Spokes:
Niro 2 mm, black
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Front Tyre
Size (In Inches):
28
Tire width:
37.00 mm
Model:
Continental Contact Speed
Special features:
Reflective
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Rear Tyre
Size (In Inches):
28
Tire width:
37.00 mm
Model:
Continental Contact Speed
Special features:
Reflective
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Equipment
Pedals:
Marwi SP-823
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Stand
System:
Rear stay stand
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Mudguards
Material:
Aluminium
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Dynamo
System:
E-bike battery operated lighting
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Front Light
Model:
Herrmans MR8-E, 60 LUX
Additional features:
Park light
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Rear Light
Model:
Supernova E3 Tail Light, with stand light
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Energy supply
Plug Type:
EU Plug
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Scope of Delivery
Includes pedals:
Yes
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Model Year
2021
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Article number
1361070
EAN
4053927159678
Customer opinions
Markus
TX-E Gates
Translated from the German
To the original
So far I can only say positive things: no problems after around 700 km. The bike works well. The performance is easily enough to literally fly up slopes with double-digit percentages! No cracking and everything was adjusted well. The bike is simple and very light. These are good conditions for future driving fun!
06.09.2023
Flo
price/performance question
Translated from the German
To the original
Agree with the previous comments. In addition
a) The company (or its parent VSF Manufaktur) has filed for bankruptcy. It is questionable what the support will be like. The app is not being further developed and can therefore not be installed on current Android systems. Registration etc. is therefore not possible
b) The bike interacts extremely "irregularly" with the engine. From 25 km/h the motor blocks itself. A constant flow between man and bike is therefore not possible.
c) The wheel vibrates violently: With a little pressure and the power of the engine is transferred to the entire bike, the bottom meter clearly feels the vibrations.
d) The bike lacks stability. Hands-free driving is almost only possible with side tilt. That may also be due to the thin tires, but not only.
e) P.S: Haven't experienced water ingress at the charging socket yet, but covered it with tape as a precaution. Cracking on the crank also available here.
It is incomprehensible to me how such a bike could even be launched on the market at the prices initially called for. Also with a discount and conditionally recommended, since long-term durability is probably not given.
17.07.2023
Karlis
Don't buy it.
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To the original
After 6 months of owning this bike, I can say I am very disappointed.
Technical issues.
Firstly, the quality of the components:
At 800km the built in controller battery glitches and stuck into charging mode, the only way to fix this was replacing new battery (400euros)
At 600km After couple of times riding in rain, the bafang bottom bracket torque sensor started to make weird sounds, this product is very badly sealed, the water got in and had to replace bearings. (Luckily not all the bracket, as it costs 200eur)
Turns out the charging port hub has no protection from rain, all the water goes straight down through it, into the bottom bracket.
At 1200km
It has just too much torque on the rear wheel, assistance level 5 by the default is always on. (To reduce it, it's very inconvenient every time turning on the bike, to open the app, pair with the bike, and then reduce power.
Rear tire with just 1200km is already replaceable. (Inappropriate type of tire for an e-bike)
But the biggest issue Bafang rear motor started to make clicking sounds, had to replace both end bearings, (looks like they cannot keep up the torque)
Too much trouble as this bike is not the cheapest in the market (new costs around 2000euros)
Riding comfort.
It has this very stylish urban hipster e-bike look.
Gates carbon drive, hydraulic disc brakes. I thought, well, this bike is well build, it's going to last forever. Yeah right! From 6month owning it, 3month it spent in bike repair shops.
At the end of my 30 years old Gazelle is much more reliable, doesn't need any maintenance at all.
The 250Wh battery lasts only 25-40km maximum; the bike shuts down with 30% battery left.
And with 30% battery was hard to initiate charging process (it just wouldn't charge)
And without power this bike is useless, very hard to pedal.
Bear in mind that you cannot leave the bike in the sun or under +7c to keep the battery in good shape (and in the rain obviously too) . To charge it, you have to carry it inside.
20.09.2022