I got on the fork jeans, the impressive electric bike and its engine made by Renault

The bicycle weighs 22 kg after passing through electric, balanced weight distribution, since engine and battery are in the center. The fork jeans therefore remain transportable if necessary, and quite handy on the handlebars. Clearly, this VAE brings a flexibility of use – especially in charge or child at the back – with elevations that will no longer be afraid. If Bordeaux is flat enough to be able to be crossed by muscle bike, this lightning jeans would find its place more in the hilly regions.

Jean fork – Utility city bike

The city bike for all, even for you “for everyday, for all time, for the whole city, for the whole life. Whatever your size, your weight, your age, your sex, this bike is for you, for him, for her. At Jean fork the difference it is shared. “J ean fork wishes to give meaning to the value chain of bicycle production. Re-finding what can be, revive forgotten know-how since the 80s ′ while guaranteeing reasonable public prices. The brand has chosen to work a position allowing you to stand up straight. Its low -spanning will also allow you to have both feet on the ground during your breaks. We avoid back pain while offering you a wide vision on your environment.

The Utility City Bike Jean Forche offers suitable geometry, whatever your size, your weight, your age. Dutch -type bike, it ensures comfort and security for all your trips in town, while being light.

Need to transport packages and other luggage below 10kg ? Bike has a singular design rack. You will keep an eye on your personal effects and you can load packages with imposing volumes.

I got on the fork jeans, the impressive electric bike and its engine made by Renault

Made in France as the bicycle it equips, the new Virvolt 900 engine incorporates the first electric bike (VAE) by Jean Founder, Le Jean Foudre. We were able to take it in hand, here are our first impressions.

After starting via a “500” electrification kit for individuals, Virvolt begins the second phase of its existence with the “900”. The Virvolt 900 is a central engine to the pedals, which the French brand has decided to assemble in France.

We have also visited behind this new block for VAE, taking place in Flins in the Renault factory. The automaker has indeed integrated the startup into its refactory, this multi-activity conversion replacing the manufacturing of cars, with industrialization support.

Lightning jeans in the spotlight, the first electricity signed Jean Foudre

This engine is also different since intended for bicycle manufacturers wishing to switch to electric, in addition to compatibility with existing bikes. For the moment, some brands have chosen this block, including Hyboo, Caminade and Jean fork. And as Virvolt and Renault offered us, we did not miss the opportunity to discover and take charge of an electric bike equipped with this engine.

It is the new Jean Foudre, present during our visit, that we got on. It is a faithful electrified version of the first muscle model, halfway between city bike and lying. I had personally discussed with the brand during its presentation, where its co -founder Benoît Maurin explained wanting a simple, easily repairable conversion, not changing the spirit of the bicycle, and especially Made in France.

This lightning jeans thus displays the same 24 inch wheels and a rear luggage rack supporting 35 kg, all with a semi-open setting. Delivered from this month of June, it costs 2,290 euros, a very attractive price with regard to the components it takes.

We tested the Virvolt engine for engine for

The copy is still in prototype – for the gallows in particular – but integrating the Virvolt 900 series well. Integration into the pedals is rather successful, while the battery (still temporary with 3D printed case) lodges under the frame.

The operation is that of an electric bicycle, with torque sensor delivering energy without jerk and very naturally. We control everything via a small LCD screen on the handlebars, with speed, battery gauge and current assistance level, plus some secondary information whose mileage. With 80 Nm sent in the rear wheel, the block has no trouble pushing the slight Bordeaux bike, especially in the maximum mode (there are 5).

The bicycle weighs 22 kg after passing through electric, balanced weight distribution, since engine and battery are in the center. The fork jeans therefore remain transportable if necessary, and quite handy on the handlebars. Clearly, this VAE brings a flexibility of use – especially in charge or child at the back – with elevations that will no longer be afraid. If Bordeaux is flat enough to be able to be crossed by muscle bike, this lightning jeans would find its place more in the hilly regions.

Urban use, with its frequent judgments, is facilitated by the Shimano Nexus 7 transmission. This rear hub allows you to stop at the stop, and get rid of the derailleur. The choice of a 7 -speed system shows the desire for versatility of the bicycle, seeking to satisfy the greatest number. In addition, Virvolt offers a very wide range of action on this bike, equipped with the large battery option at 691 Wh. 80 to 110 km can be easily covered per load depending on the brand.

However, to verify this, and the first impressions experienced on the first rounds of wheels within the Renault factory in Flins, it will take a more complete test. We hope to test this “Jean Foudre” fork “equipped with virvolt 900 jeans soon.

A virvolt 900 engine adaptable to your bike

We also share a photo of the second bike presented by Virvolt, unofficial, because it is a unique conversion of Finna Avenue with the 900 kit. This superb Spanish bike here has a 378 Wh capacity battery in gourd format, more discreet. The kit is available on the virvolt site at 1,225 euros, to be installed via a professional only, and at 1,525 euros in battery 691 Wh. The brand specifies that 98 % of market bikes are compatible.