Babboe City Mountain vs Urban Arrow Shorty Performance Line CX
Babboe City Mountain and Urban Arrow Shorty Performance Line CX are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | City Mountain | Shorty Performance Line CX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Yamaha PW-C | Bosch Cargo Line |
| Price | €3,800 (Better value) | €6,099 |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 85 Nm (Better value) |
| Battery | 500 Wh | 545 Wh (Better value) |
| Estimated range | 37 km | 42 km (Better value) |
| Payload | 80 kg | 100 kg (Better value) |
| Max. total weight | 180 kg | 225 kg (Better value) |
| Bike weight | 49 kg | 43 kg (Better value) |
| Length | 2,320 mm | 2,030 mm (Better value) |
| Max. children | 4 (Better value) | 2 |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Drum brakes | Magura CMe 4-piston |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Babboe City Mountain if…
- your budget matters — it costs €2,299 less (€3,800 vs €6,099)
- you carry more kids (up to 4 vs 2)
Choose the Urban Arrow Shorty Performance Line CX if…
- you ride hills with heavy loads (85 Nm vs 70 Nm torque)
- you need more range from a bigger battery (545 Wh vs 500 Wh)
- you ride long distances (42 km vs 37 km estimated range)
- you haul heavy cargo (100 kg vs 80 kg payload)
- you need a higher total weight limit (225 kg vs 180 kg)
- you often lift or push the bike (43 kg vs 49 kg)
- storage space is tight (2,030 mm vs 2,320 mm long)