Royal Cargo Bike 2W Premium green at Fatbikeskopen.nl

Green is the color that makes the Royal Cargo Bike 2W Premium look least like a means of transport. With a cargo bike that has a large box at the front, that makes quite a difference to how imposing it looks outside your home. The equipment remains unchanged: room for three children, a 220-kilogram load capacity, a Bafang mid-drive motor with 80 newton-metres of torque, a 630-watt-hour battery, and hydraulic disc brakes. This version has a low step-through.

Two wheels or three

A two-wheeled cargo bike handles the way you are used to: you lean into the turn, and it is narrower than a three-wheeler, so you can get through a standard gate and along a narrow cycle path. A three-wheeler, on the other hand, stays upright when you let go of it, which is more convenient when loading children. If steering feel and width are your priorities, this version is the logical choice. If you want stability when stationary, the three-wheeled version is the one for you. Small differences like these matter more the more often you use the electric bike. That may sound like a detail, but it adds up on your daily route.

Bafang mid-drive motor with 80 newton-metres of torque

The mid-drive motor is located by the bottom bracket and transfers its power through the gears, making pedalling itself easier rather than giving you a push. Eighty newton-metres is substantial, and you notice it when setting off with a load or riding up a bridge. Because the motor's weight is low and central, a long bike with a box at the front still feels composed, even with three children on board. A torque sensor determines how much assistance you receive based on your own pedalling force, so the motor responds progressively instead of shifting in abruptly.

Three children and 220 kilograms

The box can hold three children, with 220 kilograms as the maximum total weight, including you and your luggage. That gives you plenty of capacity, so you do not have to keep recalculating. The box is made of weather-resistant plastic and can be rinsed out. Because the front wheel is 20 inches and the rear wheel is 26 inches, the box sits low to the ground: children can get in more easily, and the centre of gravity stays low, which improves stability.

Range of the Royal Cargo Bike 2W Premium

The 630-watt-hour battery with Panasonic cells provides a range of approximately 90 kilometres, measured unloaded on flat terrain. With three children on board, you will get considerably less, but it remains more than sufficient for the daily school run and return trip. Hydraulic disc brakes are not an optional extra on a bike that can weigh close to 200 kilos when loaded—especially with children in front, on a descent, or in the rain. Do not leave the battery outside in freezing temperatures; this helps preserve its capacity in the long term. You can charge it from a regular power outlet, so no dedicated setup is required.

Who is this version for?

For families transporting up to three children who want a familiar steering feel and a colour that does not look like a delivery van. The recommended rider height is approximately 1.60 to 1.95 metres. Things to bear in mind: it has no suspension, so the children will feel cobblestone streets, and its 59-kilogram unladen weight means it should be stored on the ground floor. Measure your gate and shed door before ordering. Consider where you will store the bike, as that often matters more than the specifications. For commuting within built-up areas, this equipment is more than adequate.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

With weight at the front, a cargo bike handles differently from a regular bike, even when it has two wheels. Arrange a test ride at one of the ten showrooms, preferably with your children on board. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands. If ordered online, the bike will be delivered to your home ready to ride. Insurance can be arranged when ordering. There is a three-year warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on the components and battery. On delivery, the bike will be assembled and adjusted outside your door. After delivery, you have fourteen days to take it for a test ride.

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