Are you riding on hilly roads even mountains with more than 3% inclination? Then we would advise you to go for the Mid-motor version.
Rear-motor Cargo bike | Mid-motor Cargo bike |
Location of the motor | |
On our standard E versions, the motor is located in the rear wheel. The assistance really makes it feel like you’re cycling with a tailwind. | On our Mountain version, the motor is located in the middle. This offers more stability. |
Location of the battery | |
The battery is concealed underneath the rear carrier. Your bike is standard equipped with a rear carrier. | The battery is concealed underneath the bench in the box. Your bike is not standard equipped with a rear carrier. |
Type of assistance | |
The bikes with a rear wheel motor are assisted through rotation. Every time you make a full rotation with the pedals, the electric assistance will do its job. Depending on the electric assistance setting, you’ll receive more or less assistance. | Bikes with a motor in the middle provide assistance through power. The more resistance your bike feels, for example when cycling uphill, the more assistance it will provide. |
Gears | |
Electric bikes with a rear wheel motor are equipped with a derailleur. This means you can't shift gears while standing still. | Electric bikes with a mid-drive motor have a stepless shifting system. Find any desired gear and even shift gears while standing still. |
Which electric cargo bike version should I choose? | |
Do you frequently ride on even roads with an occasional small bridge? In that case the electric version is probably sufficient for you. | Do you frequently ride on hilly roads with an inclination of more than 3%? Then we would advise you to choose the Mountain version. |