Carlos C1 vs Convercycle Electric
Carlos C1 and Convercycle Electric are both Longtail models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | C1 | Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Longtail | Longtail |
| Motor | Brose Drive T | Bafang 43V |
| Price | €3,500 | €1,500 (Better value) |
| Torque | 70 Nm (Better value) | 45 Nm |
| Battery | 522 Wh (Better value) | 396 Wh |
| Estimated range | 40 km (Better value) | 31 km |
| Payload | 65 kg | 80 kg (Better value) |
| Max. total weight | 205 kg (Better value) | 180 kg |
| Bike weight | 40.2 kg | 38 kg (Better value) |
| Length | — | — |
| Max. children | 2 | — |
| Drive | — | — |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Magura MT5, 4-Kolben, hydraulische Scheibenbremse | Tektro HD-E350, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Carlos C1 if…
- you ride hills with heavy loads (70 Nm vs 45 Nm torque)
- you need more range from a bigger battery (522 Wh vs 396 Wh)
- you ride long distances (40 km vs 31 km estimated range)
- you need a higher total weight limit (205 kg vs 180 kg)
Choose the Convercycle Electric if…
- your budget matters — it costs €2,000 less (€1,500 vs €3,500)
- you haul heavy cargo (80 kg vs 65 kg payload)
- you often lift or push the bike (38 kg vs 40.2 kg)