Royal Cargo Bike 3W Eco White at Fatbikeskopen.nl

White is the lightest version of the Royal Cargo Bike 3W Eco. With a cargo bike that has a large box at the front, this makes quite a difference in how imposing it looks in front of your house or in the schoolyard. The trade-off is that a white box shows street dirt more quickly. The equipment remains unchanged: three wheels, four seats, a 220-kilogram load capacity, a Bafang motor with 45 newton metres of torque, eight gears, and hydraulic disc brakes.

Four children and 220 kilograms

The box fits four children, and the maximum total weight is 220 kilograms, including you and your luggage. That is ample capacity, even for a cargo bike, so you do not have to keep calculating whether everything still fits. The box sits low between the front wheels, keeping the weight down low. Children can climb in themselves via the side, which they can do without help from around the age of three and which saves you a lot of lifting each trip.

Three wheels and stability

A tricycle stays upright when you let go, even when loaded. When loading several children, you therefore do not have to keep a hand on the handlebars, and you will not tip over at low speed or on a slope. What you give up is leaning into corners: with three wheels, you steer instead of leaning. The first few rides require some attention, but you usually get the hang of it within a week.

Range of the Royal Cargo Bike 3W Eco

The 504-watt-hour Bafang battery with Panasonic cells is rated for approximately 70 kilometres, measured unloaded on flat terrain. With four children on board, the motor works considerably harder and the range is roughly halved. That is still more than enough for the trip to school and back. The battery is removable, so you can charge it indoors while the electric bike remains outside, which is also better for the cells in winter. You can charge it from a regular power outlet, so no separate facility is needed. A battery lasts longer if you do not routinely run it completely flat and charge it indoors during winter.

Brakes and weight

Hydraulic disc brakes are not an optional extra on a bike that can weigh nearly 200 kilograms when loaded. You want to be able to stop in a controlled manner without squeezing your hand to exhaustion, especially with children on board. The bike itself weighs around 60 to 70 kilograms, depending on the configuration. With a 24-inch front wheel and a 26-inch rear wheel, the cargo box stays low to the ground while the rear wheel rolls efficiently over longer distances. When the bike is delivered, check the brake lever reach; you can adjust it in a few seconds. Brake pads and discs use standard sizes, so they can be replaced at any service center.

Who is this version for?

For families, childminders, and schools that transport several children at once and want a lightweight cargo bike that does not take up too much space outside the front door. The recommended rider height is approximately 1.60 to 1.95 meters. Pay attention to three things: there is no suspension, so you will feel cobblestone streets; a three-wheeler is wide, so measure your gate and shed door; and a white box needs washing more often than a dark one. If you are unsure about the size, measure your inseam and compare it with the specified measurements. Anyone who rides it daily will notice these choices sooner than someone who only takes it out occasionally.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Steering on three wheels feels different from steering on two, so try it out first. You can schedule a test ride at ten showrooms, preferably with your children along so you can see how it responds when loaded. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 locations in the Netherlands. When ordered online, the bike is delivered to your home ready to ride. Three-year warranty on the frame and one year on components and the battery. Upon delivery, the bike is assembled and adjusted outside your door.

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