Amflow TL Carbon e-bike balances city utility with trail ability

In a review for The Verge, Thomas Ricker tested the Amflow TL Carbon, an electric bicycle designed to move between city streets and off-road trails. He rode it for a month in Amsterdam, including a three-day bikepacking trip from the city to Texel in the Netherlands.

The 170km route was about 70 percent asphalt, 20 percent gravel and dirt, and 10 percent rugged single-track. The bike weighed 19.2kg, and Ricker rode with about 20kg of gear. He found that its Avinox M2 motor, rated at 125Nm of torque and up to 1100W output, helped on steep, technical climbs. Its removable battery has 800Wh capacity; an optional extender adds 480Wh.

On his longest day, Ricker covered 82.3km and reached his destination with 22 percent battery remaining. He said the bike used 7.58Wh per km on that ride. He also noted that its battery can be removed for charging.

Ricker found trade-offs in the bike’s city and trail setup. Its 27.5-inch front wheel does not roll over roots and rocks as well as the 29-inch wheels common on modern mountain bikes. City equipment, including lights, mudguards and racks, adds weight and can take up to an hour to remove. He also wrote that the expensive-looking bike stood out in Amsterdam, though Apple Find My can help locate it.