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Cargo e-bikes are a convenient and efficient mode of city transportation, and many see them as the future of urban mobility, with more and more people giving up their cars in exchange for an e-bike that offers them enough cargo space to carry groceries, pets, and even their kids around town.
Practicality is the main keyword when it comes to the design of carbo bikes, but given that they are more and more becoming an integral part of urban nomads' lives, manufacturers have started to focus more on style and aesthetics. Ruff Cycles, a young German brand known for building eye-catching e-bikes, has just introduced a stylish electric cargo bike that shows marrying impressive aesthetics and practicality is perfectly possible.
The company's new urban mobility solution is called Cargo Buddy and is the first cargo bike in its portfolio (the German brand offers four other e-bikes with extravagant and robust designs). According to the manufacturer, when they designed the new e-bike, they took inspiration from the world of hip-hop, which explains the laid-back, street-style aesthetic.
Cargo Buddy measures 7.7 feet (235 cm) in length and 2.5 feet (78 cm) in width, which makes it quite compact for a cargo e-bike. It boasts a solid steel frame with a minimalist design, accompanied by a rather large loading compartment in front of the handlebars. The cargo box is said to carry a load of up to 176 pounds (80 kg), which means you can easily transport small passengers and all sorts of purchases. Your kids can be transported not only in the front cargo basket but also on the extended "Banana Saddle," giving them a more immersive riding experience.
Moreover, the e-bike offers additional versatility thanks to the modular front rack system, which allows for various structures to be added, such as a roof.
Weighing in at 104 pounds (47 kg), the Cargo Buddy is not a light bike, but the weight won't bother you anymore when you find out about its impressive hauling capabilities. Its overall carrying capacity is rated for up to 573 pounds or 260 kg (rider included), more than what some small cars can brag about. It rides on 4-inch thick tires that ensure impressive ground clearance.
Besides the appealing aesthetics and hauling capabilities, the Cargo Buddy is also an impressive machine in terms of technology. It comes equipped with the Performance Line CX drive from Bosch eBike Systems, which is one of the most reputable e-bike systems for electric pedal support. The bike's setup includes a 500 Wh battery, a gear system from Shimano, and disc brakes with a parking function. Thanks to the 85 Nm of torque delivered, the cargo bike is more than capable of riding around town fully loaded.
Ruff Cycles presented its new Cargo Buddy e-bike model at the Eurobike event, which took place in Frankfurt am Main from June 21 to 25. Pricing and availability information has not yet been revealed.
The company's new urban mobility solution is called Cargo Buddy and is the first cargo bike in its portfolio (the German brand offers four other e-bikes with extravagant and robust designs). According to the manufacturer, when they designed the new e-bike, they took inspiration from the world of hip-hop, which explains the laid-back, street-style aesthetic.
Cargo Buddy measures 7.7 feet (235 cm) in length and 2.5 feet (78 cm) in width, which makes it quite compact for a cargo e-bike. It boasts a solid steel frame with a minimalist design, accompanied by a rather large loading compartment in front of the handlebars. The cargo box is said to carry a load of up to 176 pounds (80 kg), which means you can easily transport small passengers and all sorts of purchases. Your kids can be transported not only in the front cargo basket but also on the extended "Banana Saddle," giving them a more immersive riding experience.
Moreover, the e-bike offers additional versatility thanks to the modular front rack system, which allows for various structures to be added, such as a roof.
Weighing in at 104 pounds (47 kg), the Cargo Buddy is not a light bike, but the weight won't bother you anymore when you find out about its impressive hauling capabilities. Its overall carrying capacity is rated for up to 573 pounds or 260 kg (rider included), more than what some small cars can brag about. It rides on 4-inch thick tires that ensure impressive ground clearance.
Besides the appealing aesthetics and hauling capabilities, the Cargo Buddy is also an impressive machine in terms of technology. It comes equipped with the Performance Line CX drive from Bosch eBike Systems, which is one of the most reputable e-bike systems for electric pedal support. The bike's setup includes a 500 Wh battery, a gear system from Shimano, and disc brakes with a parking function. Thanks to the 85 Nm of torque delivered, the cargo bike is more than capable of riding around town fully loaded.
Ruff Cycles presented its new Cargo Buddy e-bike model at the Eurobike event, which took place in Frankfurt am Main from June 21 to 25. Pricing and availability information has not yet been revealed.
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