Tenways just launched its new one CGO Compact electric bicycle in Europe that is designed to fit into tight spaces such as trunks, apartment hallways, and train compartments.
To achieve this, the CGO Compact is equipped with small 20-inch wheels, folding pedals and a handlebar with a swivel stem to create a sleek, wall-hugging profile. The adjustable steering column and low step-through frame also make it suitable for a wide range of ride heights, making it a good shareable e-bike for families. And the MIK HD rear rack system is good for transporting up to 27 kg (almost 60 pounds) around town, with mounting points for additional accessories like a crate or child seat.
Tenways may not be a household name worldwide, but the Chinese e-bike company headquartered in the Netherlands is making a name for itself in Europe thanks to aggressive prices, sleek designs and more than 1,500 stores and service centers. And while the CGO Compact’s €1,999 (about $2,365) price tag isn’t cheap, it’s well under €2,681 average for European e-bikes.
The company does sell e-bikes in the USbut the CGO Compact is only available for sale in Europe as of today. It features a 250W rear hub motor connected to a Gates Carbon belt drive for maintenance-free propulsion. It promises a range of up to 100km thanks to its removable 500Wh battery, but the single-speed drivetrain only produces 45Nm of torque, so it’s best suited to relatively flat cities. If your commute strays from asphalt, the suspension seatpost should help absorb bumps. There’s also an integrated torque sensor that ensures smooth delivery of pedal-assist power, and Tektro’s hydraulic disc brakes should keep sudden stops under control.
The CGO Compact lives up to its name in terms of size, but it is not that lightweight. Undressed, it weighs 19.8 kg (almost 44 pounds), or 22.1 kg (almost 49 pounds) with all the accessories you need in wet urban environments. That makes it even heavier than many full-size e-bikes from Tenwaysand less versatile than the excellent 20-inch Brompton G foldable which also weighs less but costs more than twice as much.
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