Downtown Mag

The Butchers & Bicycles Mk1-E Automatic E-cargo bike impresses with its stylish Scandinavian design, big transport box and family-friendly features. However, handling of the bike requires getting used to, with its weight distribution and tilting mechanism posing potential safety risks. It is not recommended for steep climbs or harsh terrains due to limits to its carrying capacity and gear range.

The Butchers & Bicycles Mk1-E Automatic e-cargo bike features an understated Scandinavian design and a large transport box, but struggles with slow speeds and steep climbs. The bike's weight distribution poses a potential safety risk, with the seat positioned directly above the front axle, making the bike prone to tipping forwards upon hard braking.

“Driving the E-cargo bike is Bosch’s powerful Cargo line motor, offering up to 85Nm of support. The Suntour MOBIEA32 fork in the front should smooth the ride for cargo and passengers. To ensure you have enough braking power whenever you need it, Cube have equipped the Cargo Hybrid with a pair of four-piston Magura CMe brakes. However, the heart of the bike is the large 200 L EPP foam cargo box.''

The new full-suspension Goroc X from FLYER is equipped with a 95 Nm Panasonic GX Ultimate Pro FIT motor and a battery capacity of up to 1,290 Wh. The E-SUV bike is versatile, provides good off-road and on-road performance, and is designed for everyday use and long tours. It's available in three builds, starting from € 5,199.

Trek's Fetch+ 2 cargo bike debuts in the urban bike segment. The bike, with a Bosch Performance Cargo Line motor, offers a minimalist design with a relatively light weight. Available customisation and accessory options allow buyers to tailor the build to their needs. The Fetch+ 2 provides an agile and fun riding experience, particularly suited for short city rides.

CAKE Ösa Flex is a unique and characterful e-moped which offers excellent acceleration and long range. The moped's maximum utility, quick acceleration and high comfort level are its strengths. However, it lacks in terms of display visibility under sunlight and offers a limited visibility due to the low seat.

The Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon Lefty LE is a high-tech E-gravel bike providing a comfortable, though less beginner-friendly, ride experience. Despite lacking everyday practicalities like mudguards, a front light, or sensible luggage options, it offers numerous connectivity features and a powerful motor, making it more suited for enthusiastic tech-fans with riding experience

MERIDA eONE-SIXTY 10K is a powerful e-bike that offers a great trail ride experience but lacks in everyday practicality. It boasts of a high-end build suitable for off-road use but falls short in terms of comfort and luggage carrying capabilities.

The Canyon Precede:ON AL 7 is an affordable urban e-bike with an attractive design and good quality. It has a balanced and low centre of gravity, offers fun and intuitive handling with good cargo-carrying options, and accessories like lights, mudguards, and a stand. However, while it efficiently handles city use, it lacks comfort for long rides on poor roads, and it's not approved for a child's seat.