Pros
A7 is quite roomy. It has a dual drive, which I like a lot, its efficiency and noise aside (isn’t good for racing, but do you do it a lot?).
A7 is quite roomy. It has a dual drive, which I like a lot, its efficiency and noise aside (isn’t good for racing, but do you do it a lot?).
The suspension (springs in front, elastomers in the back) and steering are excellent.
The
headlight (B&M Lumotec IQ – as on Quest) is very bright, riding in
the night became for me as good as during the day (fewer
cars/pedestrians is a big plus). But you won't see much when turning.
Its 6V battery keeps the light working for about 20 hrs, but is not
practical for powering turn signals or other stuff I want to transplant
from 12V donors.
The
new plastic seat is so comfy (I think Quest has the same), you’ll love
it! With no padding on it, I could easily handle bumpy roads (with just
two shirts on and said above Marathon tires).
Cons
The
building photo instructions are for an imaginative and attentive
builder (here's an example, what is that tube for? I had to undo rivets
when I had got the answer). All of the pictures I got were for A6, with
the printout showing the changes needed for A7.
With
the standard chain wheel and without the idler/tensioner it is a bit
noisy inside, but pedestrians hear you well. After my modifications (the
idler at the bottom of the picture was removed), A7 became quieter
inside as in Quest or other plexiglas Alleweders.
The noise that I’m afraid will remain always comes from the fork (rear). When I don’t spin and the road is bad, the clanking that comes from there is annoying. I think the hub gearbox is the culprit.
Cons
The wire housing for brakes (Kevlar coated or so) wasn’t good for bending, so I changed it for some cheap spares I got.
The
bell, mainly made of plastic, failed during the first rides. It turned
out that there was inside plastic rubbish from threading the holes in
it. So check the insides of it before installing, just in case.
Otherwise the bell works fine even when it is freezing.
The noise that I’m afraid will remain always comes from the fork (rear). When I don’t spin and the road is bad, the clanking that comes from there is annoying. I think the hub gearbox is the culprit.
