This longtail cargo e-bike offers excellent value for families and urban transport with robust construction and practical features, though it makes some compromises on weight, component quality, and aesthetics.
Pros
- Affordable price point
- Stable and robust frame with high load capacity
- Powerful rear hub motor with smooth assistance
- Practical walk-assist feature up to 6km/h
Cons
- Heavy at 39kg
- Stiff rear suspension (un-sprung seatpost)
- Some components are unbranded/no-name parts
- Aesthetics are not premium with bulky downtube and exposed wiring
Key Facts
- 170kg total load capacity including rider
- 711Wh removable battery with 5-hour charge time
- 60Nm rear hub motor with assistance up to 27.5km/h
Reviews & Ratings
The reviewer tests the BTWIN E-Lastenfahrrad Cargobike - R500E Longtail V2, a budget-friendly longtail cargo e-bike from Decathlon priced at €2700. He highlights its practical design, good value, and suitability for families, while noting some compromises in components and aesthetics compared to premium brands.
AI Summary
Pros
- Affordable price point (€2700)
- Stable and robust frame with 170kg max load capacity
- Powerful 60Nm rear hub motor with smooth assistance
- Practical walk-assist feature up to 6km/h
- Good maneuverability in city traffic despite 2.20m length
- Adjustable saddle height (1.55m-1.95m rider height) with theft-resistant quick-release
- Comfortable upright riding position with ergonomic grips
- High-quality Tektro hydraulic disc brakes
- Color display with detailed ride information
- Improved front light (60 lux) with auto-brightness and rear brake light
- Lock and battery use same key for convenience
- Removable 711Wh battery with 5-hour charge time
- Range of 50-80km depending on load and assistance level
- Upgraded plastic footrests (replacing wooden ones)
- Spoke covers to prevent entanglement
- Lifetime frame warranty and 2-year parts warranty
- Easy self-repair with hand-removable connectors for electronic parts
- Wide availability of Decathlon service centers
- Many optional accessories (basket, bags, seat pads, rain cover)
Cons
- Heavy at 39kg
- Rear suspension is stiff (un-sprung seatpost)
- Some components are unbranded/no-name parts
- Aesthetics are not premium (bulky downtube, exposed wiring)
- Motor assistance cuts off at 27.5km/h (slightly above legal 25km/h limit)
Key Points
- Longtail cargo e-bike design
- 2.20m long, 68cm wide with rack
- 60Nm rear hub motor
- Walk-assist up to 6km/h
- 25km/h legal limit with assistance to 27.5km/h
- 170kg total load capacity (including rider)
- Front basket holds 10kg, rear rack holds 80kg
- 26-inch front tire with good grip
- Front suspension fork
- 6-speed drivetrain
- Color display shows battery, speed, distance, cadence
- 711Wh removable battery
- 5-hour charge time
- 50-80km range
- Lifetime frame warranty, 2-year parts warranty
Great cargo bike for a great price point compared to the alternative. Easy to transport 2 children between 5-10 years. More in a blog post soon.
Purchased: 2023-12-01
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