Royal Cargo Bike 3W Premium Plus Anthracite at Fatbikeskopen.nl

Anthracite is the darkest version of the Royal Cargo Bike 3W Premium Plus and makes the large box at the front look more compact than the lighter colors. Practically speaking, it is the color on which rain streaks and street dirt are least noticeable, which matters for a cargo bike that is kept outside. The equipment is the same: a Bafang mid-drive motor with 80 newton meters of torque, a continuously variable Enviolo hub, belt drive, four seats, and a load capacity of 220 kilograms.

Difference from the 3W Eco

There are three differences. The Premium Plus has an 80-newton-meter mid-drive motor, while the Eco has a 45-newton-meter hub motor, which you notice as soon as you set off with a load or have to ride up a bridge. The drive uses a belt instead of a chain, so it does not need lubrication. And shifting is continuously variable with an Enviolo hub instead of using eight fixed gears. You notice all three most clearly with a full box. In the showroom, you can see such things within a few minutes. What seems minor on paper is often something you can feel on the road.

Continuously variable shifting with Enviolo

The Enviolo hub works without fixed gear ratios: you turn the grip and the gearing adjusts gradually, even while stationary. With a loaded cargo bike at a traffic light, that is exactly when a derailleur lets you down, because you have to pedal to shift. Combined with the belt drive, this means the drivetrain requires virtually no maintenance: nothing to lubricate, nothing to adjust, and nothing that rusts. That may sound like a detail, but it adds up on your daily route.

Four children and 220 kilograms

The box seats four children, with a maximum total weight of 220 kilograms, including you and your luggage. Thanks to the 80-newton-meter mid-drive motor, the electric bike still sets off smoothly when fully loaded, whereas 45 newton meters is noticeably more demanding. The box sits low between the front wheels, so the weight is kept down low. Children can get in by themselves from the side, which is possible without help from around the age of three.

Three wheels and brakes

A tricycle stays upright when you let go, even with four children in it. So when loading it, you don’t need to keep one hand on the handlebars. The trade-off is that you cannot lean into corners: you steer instead of leaning, which takes some attention during the first few rides. On a bicycle that can weigh nearly 200 kilos when loaded, hydraulic disc brakes are not a luxury but essential equipment. Hydraulic brakes occasionally need bleeding, but otherwise require little maintenance. The lights are permanently mounted on the bike and run on the main battery.

Who is the Royal Cargo Bike 3W Premium Plus for?

For families, childminders, and schools that transport several children every day and want a dark, low-maintenance color. The recommended height is approximately 1.60 to 1.95 meters. Two points to note: there is no suspension, so the children will feel cobblestone streets, and a tricycle is wide. Measure your gate, shed door, and the passage to your storage area before ordering to avoid delivery problems. If you are unsure about the size, measure your inseam and compare it with the specified values. Anyone who rides it every day will notice these choices sooner than someone who only takes an occasional ride.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

You only notice the difference between the Eco and the Premium Plus when they are loaded, so compare them side by side. You can do this at ten showrooms, preferably with your children along for the test ride. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 service points in the Netherlands. If you order online, the bike will be delivered to your home ready to ride. Three years’ 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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