Hello, this is Editor B who paid 1.5 million won as year-end settlement. What is life? What is life? When I heard that the additional tax I would have to pay was 1.5 million won, I remembered the 16-35mm lens I was planning to buy this month. I also remembered the Timberland shirt jacket that was on sale at 40% off. Arbois Savagnan, a natural wine I wanted to drink with friends. Like people disappearing into dust with Thanos’ finger snap, the wish list in my shopping cart disappeared. It might be hard to buy them this month. Probably next month too.
The product to be reviewed today is from France. This is Voltaire, a luxurious electric bicycle brand. Voltaire is a brand founded in Paris in 2019 by Gregoa, a former Porsche designer. Thanks to the two keywords Paris and Porsche, it somehow has a luxurious feel. I did not purchase the product myself, but requested from Voltaire that I wanted to try it out, so I rented it for a month.
There are two types of products. Bellecour is suitable for daily use, and Legendre is a little more active. I think it would be better to start with the price. Bellecour is 3.29 million won, Legendre is 3.39 million won. This is a price that remains even after paying the reduced tax twice. For reference, the photo of me sitting was taken by the cafe barista.
Yes, it’s this person. He is a very grateful person who even served as a model. If you go to Gangseo-gu, I recommend Depth Coffee, which serves delicious Americano and scones.
Please note that I do not have a license. Although you don’t have a license, you can ride Bellecour. The reason is because it is a PAS (Pedal Assist System) system in which the motor operates only when the pedal is pressed. A big advantage was that anyone over the age of 13 could ride without a separate license. I am also over 13 years old.
In the past, I didn’t feel the need for an electric bike. I lived in a flat area. Not anymore. The house I live in is at the foot of Bongje Mountain. I desperately wanted an electric bike because I had to go uphill for a long time to get home. Especially in the summer, I thought it would be great to have an electric bike since I had to climb up there and sweat profusely for about 10 minutes. Sometimes I ride an electric kickboard, but there are sections where I can’t use my strength, and the usage fee is burdensome if I ride it every day, so I thought that if I were going to do this, it would be better to buy an electric bicycle. Of course, the price of 3.29 million won is burdensome to me.
You may be surprised by the price, but If you’re looking for an electric bicycle with a classic design, look no further than Voltaire. Most of them are designed in an intense and rugged way, as if to introduce themselves by saying, ‘I am an electronic bicycle.’ It may be a sophisticated and pretty design, but it is a straight design rather than a curve. But at first glance, the Voltaire doesn’t even look like an electric bicycle. It really has a European feel, a Parisian feel (although this may be a bias).
I am even more impressed when I look at the detailed design.
The saddle is made of high-quality leather, so it feels warm and soft in the hand (I’m not sure about the feel on the butt). Since it is leather, I was also looking forward to it aging slowly. If you are someone who rides even on rainy days and rides rough, you may be worried about the fact that it is made of leather. If you enjoy tough riding, it would be better to buy something other than Voltaire. There are many other electric bicycles. Those people wouldn’t even ride a PAS bike.
The handle is also lined with leather. While driving the Voltaire, I realized once again that leather is such a high-quality material that feels good to the touch. It’s not the first time I’ve used leather since I was born, but most of them are bags or accessories, so I’ve never held it in my hands before. The frame uses 6061 T6 series aluminum, and the wheels are 26 inches.
Source: Actress Ko So-young’s Instagram
It is said to be recommended for users between 155 and 175 cm, so it is the right size for most women, but it may feel a little small for very sturdy men. Perhaps because it is a bicycle that is more popular with women than with strong men, actress Go So-young, <하트시그널4> It is said to be a bicycle favored by former model Kim Ji-young and others.
Lift the attached saddle and the battery will come out. The battery can be charged either with it removed or with it in. It uses Samsung batteries and is said to be able to charge up to 10,000 times in total.
Bellecour comes in four colors, which I rented: British Racing Green (it’s a French brand, but I’m curious why it’s British), Cream, Midnight Blue, and Troll Blue. When I saw it in person, all the colors were pretty with different charms. [여기]You can take a look by entering.
Living in a neighborhood with a steep incline made me feel the appeal of electric bikes even more clearly. Even uphill roads of this magnitude can be climbed with ease.
Of course, when going uphill, you have to pedal because it is a PAS system. If you don’t pedal on a slope like this, your speed will quickly drop. The maximum speed is 25 km/h, but it doesn’t reach that speed on steep climbs. Although I pedal, it doesn’t hurt my thighs, so it’s safe to say that I don’t use much physical strength.
It’s clear who needs a Voltaire electric bike. Anyone who wants to ride an electric bike, but People who don’t like common designs that look like electric bicycles. And one more thing. It’s great if your home has an elevator or you live on the first floor. Unfortunately, the villa I live in doesn’t have an elevator, so I had to climb up to the 3rd floor to move, which was a bit difficult. It weighs 21.5 kg. Other than that, I haven’t had any major downsides in the month I’ve been riding it. If you want a bike with a classic design, isn’t this the only alternative?
