Which is the best cargo bike, and how much should you budget? What should you look for, and which is the right model for you? You can find the answers in our cargo bike group test. We put the twelve hottest cargo bike concepts to the test in Paris, seeing the metropolis in a whole new light. On y va!
An overview of the cargo bikes on test
So you think cargo bikes are big, bulky, and unwieldy? Or reserved for helicopter parents and painfully hip millennials? Think again! Cargo bikes are all the rage, but many myths, prejudices, and misunderstandings persist. Note: not all cargo bikes are equal.
“Cargo bike” is a collective term for a wide variety of cargo carrying concepts. And there are huge differences, even if the goal of every cargo bike is the same: to transport people and goods from A to B as conveniently and safely as possible. And of course, they should look good doing so! Meanwhile, there is a huge variety of different models that are shaking up and changing the cargo bike market, introducing numerous innovations, new motor systems, clever features, a wide variety of dimensions, cargo carrying capacities, and catering to a wide range of budgets. Small cargo runabout with a folding basket and an integrated gearbox in the motor, stylish mom-van, affordable workhorse, or full-suspension adventure mobile? There’s something for everyone. The beauty of it is that most cargo bikes are an enrichment to your daily routine and a wide range of use cases – but not all that glitters is gold.
For the full group test, follow the link to our sister magazine DOWNTOWN
| Brand | Model | Motor/Torque | Battery capacity (Wh) | Type | Weight (kg) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benno | RemiDemi XL | Bosch Performance Line / 75 Nm | 545 | longtail | 40 | € 7,288 |
| BTWIN | Cargo R500E Longtail V2 | Vision Industries rear hub motor / 58 Nm | 672 | longtail | 41.8 | € 2,999 |
| Cannondale | Wonderwagon Neo1 | Bosch Cargo Line / 85 Nm | 725 | long john | 70 | € 7,699 |
| I:SY | Cargo P12 ZR | Pinion MGU E1.12 / 85 Nm | 800 | long john | 43 | € 7,530 |
| Momentum | PakYak E+ | GIANT SyncDrive Pro / 80 Nm | 1,000 | longtail | 45 | € 5,369 |
| Moustache | Lundi | Bosch Cargo Line / 85 Nm | 1,000 | longtail | 40.04 | € 6,367 |
| Riese & Müller | Packster2 70 Touring | Bosch Cargo Line / 85 Nm | 750 | long john | 56 | € 9,848 |
| Riese & Müller | Multitinker Vario | Bosch Performance Line CX / 85 Nm | 625 | longtail | 41.18 | € 6,769 |
| Specialized | Porto | Specialized 2.2 Cargo / 90 Nm | 710 | longtail | 42.58 | € 6,690 |
| Ultima | Multipath Cargo Compact | Valeo Cyclee / 130 Nm | 630 | compact bike | 35.8 | € 6,138 |
| VEOLO | Cargo-Trailer | – | – | trailer | 9 | € 790 |
| WINORA | F.U.B. 2W | Bosch Cargo Line / 85 Nm | 500 | long john | 63.8 | € 5,199 |
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Words: Benedikt Schmidt, Robin Schmitt, Rudolf Fischer, Mike Hunger Photos: Antonia Feder, Robin Schmitt
