Royal Cargo Bike 2W Premium at Fatbikeskopen.nl

The Royal Cargo Bike 2W Premium is Royal Cargo Bike’s two-wheeled cargo bike: one wheel at the front, one at the back, with the box in between. It rides like a regular bike, just longer, unlike the three-wheelers from the same brand. It has room for three children, a 220-kilogram load capacity, a Bafang mid-drive motor with 80 newton-metres of torque, and a 630-watt-hour battery. The front wheel is 20 inches and the rear wheel is 26 inches, which keeps the box low to the ground.

Two wheels or three

A two-wheeled cargo bike steers the way you’re used to: you lean into the turn, and it’s 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, which is more convenient when loading children. If you’re choosing based on steering feel and width, this is the logical choice; if stability when stationary matters more, choose the three-wheeled version. You can see how these things work in the showroom within a few minutes. What seems minor on paper often makes a noticeable difference on the road.

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

A mid-drive motor is located by the bottom bracket and delivers its power through the gears, making pedalling easier instead of pushing you from behind. Eighty newton-metres is substantial, and you notice it as soon as you set off with a load or have to ride up a bridge. The motor’s weight is also positioned low and centrally, which makes a big difference to how calmly a long bike with a front box feels to ride. Assistance is provided via a torque sensor: it measures how hard you press the pedals and adjusts the assistance accordingly, rather than simply switching on as soon as the pedals turn.

Three children and 220 kilograms

The box can hold three children, and the maximum total weight is 220 kilograms, including you and your luggage. That gives you plenty of capacity, so you don’t have to keep calculating whether everything still fits. 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: children can get in more easily, and the centre of gravity stays low, which improves stability.

Range and brakes

The 630 Wh battery with Panasonic cells has a stated range of approximately 90 kilometers. This figure applies with no load on flat terrain; with three children on board, you will get considerably less. For the daily school run and return, it remains more than sufficient. Hydraulic disc brakes are essential on a bike that can reach nearly 200 kilograms when fully loaded, especially with children in front, on a descent, or in wet weather. Do not leave the battery outside in freezing temperatures, as this will reduce its capacity over time. You can charge it from a standard power outlet, so no separate installation is needed.

Who is the Royal Cargo Bike 2W Premium for?

For families transporting up to three children who want a conventional steering feel and cannot accommodate the width of a tricycle. The recommended rider height is approximately 1.60 to 1.95 meters. Things to keep in mind: it has no suspension, so children will feel every bump on cobblestone streets, and with a net weight of 59 kilograms, you will want to store it on the ground floor. Measure your gate and shed door beforehand. The lighting is permanently mounted on the electric bike and runs on the main battery. When it is delivered, check the brake lever reach, which you can adjust in a few seconds.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

A cargo bike with weight at the front handles differently from a regular bike, even when it has two wheels. Schedule 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 you order online, the bike will be delivered to your home fully assembled and ready to ride. Three-year warranty on the frame and one year on components and the battery. You can use our collection and delivery service for maintenance. You can pay in full or in installments.

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