ADO Air 28 vs Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+
Comparison 2026 — Electric Bikes
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+ edges out the ADO Air 28 with an overall score of 89/100 against 78/100. It scores particularly well on motor performance (92/100) and comfort (88/100), making it the better all-round pick in Electric Bikes.
The ADO Air 28 remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €999.00 versus €3199.00.
Motor performance winner
Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+
20% higher than its rival
Value winner
ADO Air 28
2% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | ADO Air 28 | Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €999.00+220% | €3199.00 |
| Rating | ★4.4 (290) | ★4.6 (510) |
| Overall | 78/100 | 89/100+14% |
| Motor & Drivetrain | ||
| Motor | 250W achternaafmotor / 250W rear hub | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Power | 250W nominaal / nominal | — |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 85 Nm+113% |
| Gearing | Single-speed | Shimano Deore XT 11-speed |
| Drive | Carbon riem / Carbon belt | Ketting |
| Support modes | — | Eco/Tour+/Auto/eMTB/Turbo |
| Battery & Range | ||
| Capacity | 346 Wh (36V 9.6Ah) | 625 Wh PowerTube+81% |
| Range | 40-60 km | 80-150 km+100% |
| Charge time | 4-5 uur / hours | 5 uur / 5 hours+25% |
| Removable | Ja / Yes | Ja / Yes |
| Frame & Comfort | ||
| Frame material | Aluminium | Aluminium 6061 gehydroformeerd |
| Frame type | Urbaan / Urban | Trekking diamant / Trekking diamond |
| Wheel size | 28 inch | 28 inch |
| Suspension | Geen / None | Suntour Mobie A32 75 mm |
| Foldable | Nee / No | — |
| Seatpost | — | Geveerd / Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Brakes | Hydraulische schijfremmen / Hydraulic disc brakes | Shimano MT420 4-zuiger hydraulisch / Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic |
| Lighting | Geïntegreerde LED / Integrated LED | Busch & Müller IQ-X 100 lux |
| Lock | App-diefstalalarm / App theft alarm | ART-3 ringslot / ART-3 ring lock |
| Top speed | 25 km/h (wettelijk / legal limit) | 25 km/h (wettelijk / legal limit) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 19 kg+41% | 26.8 kg |
| Max load | 120 kg | 150 kg+25% |
Pros and cons
ADO Air 28
Pros
- Gates-style carbon belt drive — no chain oil, no maintenance, no clothing stains
- At 19 kg light enough to handle stairs and thresholds — rare for an e-bike
- App control with theft alarm, route tracking and assist configuration
- Clean, minimalist design fits design-conscious urban environments
Cons
- Only 346 Wh battery — 40-60 km range is shorter than rivals with bigger batteries
- Single-speed: no gears means hard pedalling without motor assist on a climb
- No integrated rear rack or mudguards — less commute-ready
Kalkhoff Endeavour 5.B Move+
Pros
- Bosch Performance CX delivers 85 Nm — the most torque in this test
- 625 Wh battery for 80 to 150 km range per charge
- Very high-end Kalkhoff finish with 10-year frame warranty
- Shimano Deore XT 11-speed with wider range for climbing
Cons
- At €3,199 the most expensive bike in this test
- Kalkhoff dealer network in the Netherlands is limited — service often through partners