Is a Pricey Electric Cargo Bike Worth It ? Article from Outside Online .

[e-boy]

https://www.outsideonline.com/2403082/pricey-electric-cargo-bike-worth-it

 

[tomjasz]

I've sold a lot of BBSHD kits for cargo bikes. Much stouter motor than some cargo bikes offer. However, If you're not handy or willing to learn and buy a few tools, there are GREAT OEM cargo bikes. Stick with the big boys from a shop with a warranty. Or kit if you can do it.

 

[TomD]

Hard to take the article seriously when the author claims per federal regulations pedal assist is limited to 20 mph.

 

[tomjasz]

Hard to take the article seriously when the author claims per federal regulations pedal assist is limited to 20 mph.

And what's not true? 750W and 20MPH is a spec in many states. Not everyone wants to run illegal bikes in some states regardless of what Luna pushes.

 

[TomD]

Federal regs not state. Must be buried somewhere in Patriot Act lol.

 

[e-boy]

I've sold a lot of BBSHD kits for cargo bikes. Much stouter motor than some cargo bikes offer. However, If you're not handy or willing to learn and buy a few tools, there are GREAT OEM cargo bikes. Stick with the big boys from a shop with a warranty. Or kit if you can do it.

Non of the top 4 , ( Giant , Trek , Specialized , Cannondale ) , offer an eCargo bike .
Who are the big boys in this space ?

 

[JRA]

R&M Load 60 is from a pretty big name in the eBike biz and have made this for many years now.

Load 60 – Uncompromising and so much space | Riese & Müller

Premium cargo bike with perfect handling and a low centre of gravity. With Control Technology for total riding comfort.

www.r-m.de

 

[indianajo]

Non of the top 4 , ( Giant , Trek , Specialized , Cannondale ) , offer an eCargo bike .
Who are the big boys in this space ?

Pedego stretch, Xtracycle , Yubabikes (I own one left), Radwagon, Surly, Tern GSD.
The reviewer in post 1 lives in rich city NM. Probably the potholes there are repaired in hours, since she came up with 20" tire Tern GSD as the best bike. Wait til she hits a pothole, she'll wish she had bought 26" tires. We have permanent potholes called "gas valve covers" in our roads here, especially the "bike lane". The telephone manholes are usually a 2" drop on one side, too.

 

[e-boy]

Maybe 24" tires are the sweet spot for an eCargo : Benno BOOST E 10D CX

https://www.bennobikes.com/e-bikes/boost/

 

[TomD]

Interesting, I stand corrected! Although as you note the author is still technically incorrect to say federal regs limit pedal assist to 20 mph. It only specifies the maximum speed an e-bike can travel under motor power alone. I guess that's why throttle is limited to 20 mph.