Ca Go FS200 Vario vs Riese & Müller Packster2 70 vario
Ca Go FS200 Vario and Riese & Müller Packster2 70 vario are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | FS200 Vario | Packster2 70 vario |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen4 |
| Price | €8,599 | €8,999 |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 545 Wh | 750 Wh (Better value) |
| Estimated range | 39 km | 57 km (Better value) |
| Payload | 100 kg (Better value) | 70 kg |
| Max. total weight | 250 kg (Better value) | 200 kg |
| Bike weight | 57 kg | 42 kg (Better value) |
| Length | 2,600 mm | 2,490 mm |
| Max. children | 3 | 3 |
| Drive | Belt drive | Belt drive |
| Shifting | Automatic (Better value) | Hub gears |
| Brakes | TRP hydraulic disc | Tektro Auriga Comp HD-500, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Ca Go FS200 Vario if…
- you haul heavy cargo (100 kg vs 70 kg payload)
- you need a higher total weight limit (250 kg vs 200 kg)
- you want automatic shifting
Choose the Riese & Müller Packster2 70 vario if…
- you need more range from a bigger battery (750 Wh vs 545 Wh)
- you ride long distances (57 km vs 39 km estimated range)
- you often lift or push the bike (42 kg vs 57 kg)