Royal Cargo Bike 3W Premium Plus Taupe Grey at Fatbikeskopen.nl

Taupe grey is the warmest color in the Royal 3W Premium Plus range: a shade of gray that leans slightly toward brown, making it look softer than anthracite. With a cargo bike that has a large box at the front, the color has a significant effect on how heavy the whole bike appears. The equipment remains unchanged: a Bafang mid-drive motor with 80 newton meters of torque, a stepless Enviolo hub, belt drive, four seats, and a load capacity of 220 kilograms.

Difference from the 3W Eco

Three points. The Premium Plus has an 80-newton-meter mid-drive motor, while the Eco has a 45-newton-meter hub motor, and you notice the difference 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 no longer needs lubricating. And shifting is stepless with an Enviolo hub instead of using eight fixed gears. All three differences matter most when the box is fully loaded. What may seem minor on paper is often noticeable on the road. Small differences like these become more significant the more often you use the electric bike. The motor uses a torque sensor, so the assistance follows your own pedaling force and starts smoothly as you set off.

Stepless shifting with Enviolo

An Enviolo hub has no fixed gears but a continuous range: you turn the grip and the gearing adjusts accordingly, even when stationary. With a loaded cargo bike at a traffic light, that is when a derailleur lets you down, because you have to pedal before you can shift. Combined with the belt drive, this means there is virtually nothing to maintain in the drivetrain: no lubricating, no adjustments, and nothing that can rust. In the showroom, you can see how these features work in just a few minutes.

Four children and 220 kilograms

Four children can fit in the box, with a maximum total weight of 220 kilograms, including you and your luggage. Thanks to the 80-newton-meter mid-drive motor, the bike still sets off smoothly even when fully loaded. The box sits low between the two front wheels, so the weight stays down low rather than on top. Children can climb in by themselves from the side, which is possible from around the age of three without you having to lift them.

Three wheels and brakes

A tricycle remains upright when you let go, even when loaded. When loading children, that means you do not need to keep a hand on the handlebars. What you give up is leaning into corners, because on three wheels you steer instead of leaning. That takes some attention during the first few rides. The hydraulic disc brakes are designed for a bike that can weigh close to 200 kilos when loaded, so they are not an optional extra here. The lights are permanently mounted on the bike and run on the main battery. When the bike is delivered, briefly check the brake lever reach; you can adjust it in a few seconds.

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

For families, childminders, and schools transporting several children and looking for a warm, understated color instead of black or anthracite. The recommended rider height is approximately 1.60 to 1.95 meters. Keep two things in mind: there is no suspension, so children will feel every bump on cobblestone streets, and a tricycle is wide. Measure your gate, shed door, and storage space before ordering. Anyone who rides it daily will notice these choices sooner than someone who only takes an occasional ride. Consider where you will store the bike, as that often matters more than the specifications.

Ordering from Fatbikeskopen.nl

Warm gray tones do not photograph well, and you only notice the difference between the Eco and the Premium Plus when the bike is loaded. You can assess both at one of the ten showrooms, where you can immediately schedule a test ride with your children. For maintenance, you can visit more than 450 service locations in the Netherlands. When ordered online, the bike is delivered to your home ready to ride. There is a three-year warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on the components and battery. You can pay in full or in installments. Upon delivery, the bike is assembled and adjusted outside your door.

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