COULD YOU USE A FOLDABLE E-CARGO BIKE? DAHON HAVE LAUNCHED ONE
Electric cargo bikes are hugely popular in the Netherlands so it’s perhaps not surprising that the Dutch city of Utrecht has seen the launch of a new e-cargo bike. What’s different about this is that it comes from folding bike specialist Dahon and…that’s right, it folds.
The aptly named Foldable Cargo E-Bike is actually an electric cargo trike and claims to fold to 35% of its unfolded size – going from unfolded dimensions of L 2032 (80”) x W 937 (36.9”) x H 877mm (34.5”) to a folded footprint of L 1273 (50.1”) x W 937 (36.9”) x H 877mm (34.5”).
Other features include 24″ front wheels and a 20″ rear wheel, 5 hub gears, disc brakes, a 250W mid motor, and a 960Wh Samsung battery. Max cargo capacity is stated to be 250kg (551 lbs) and child seats can be fitted.
No word as yet on date availability and price.
RAD POWER LAUNCHES UPGRADED RAD RUNNER MODEL
The original RadRunner had arguably become a classic – it’s certainly spawned many imitators on the back of its many rave reviews. The latest iteration, the Rad Runner 3 Plus, now boasts a redesigned 750W rear hub motor that claims 10% faster hillclimbing, a new frame design that includes a longer bench seat and a semi-integrated battery (still 672Wh) – though Rad Power say a second optional battery is on the way too. Extra stopping power is available in the form of Tektro hydraulic disc brakes and there’s seven-speed derailleur changing with more comfort up front with an adjustable front fork. In tandem with the Rad Runner 3 announcement, Rad Power have also launched the Rad Trailer with a compatible pet carrier too – just in case you haven’t enough load hauling space on the bike itself! The Rad Trailer is compatible with most Rad Power models though you should check if it fits your specific Rad Power bike.
The Rad Runner 3 is available in US and Euro markets – with speed specs to suit each market – $2,499 in the US and UK £2,199 / EU €2,499 elsewhere.
For more on our thoughts on the bike, see our first look RadRunner 3 Plus review here.
AVENTON LAUNCHES COMPELLING NEW E-CARGO OPTION
Aventon has produced a number of popular e-bike models (and we’ve reviewed most Aventon e-bikes if you want to see more). One that was absent from the lineup was a cargo bike. Well, it’s absent no more.
Aventon announced the all-new Aventon Abound cargo bike. It has a better look in a sea of utilitarian design, but it doesn’t skimp on features with a 750W motor, front suspension fork (uncommon on cargo bikes), and it changes the game by including features that are typically add-ons with runner boards and a center compartment for carrying smaller items by the seat post. Priced a little above the $2000 mark, it’ll be interesting to see how shoppers respond to another competitor in the ever-growing cargo bike market
We took a closer look at the newly announce cargo carrier in our first-look review of the Aventon Abound. EBR will have its full review available very soon.
