Carqon Cruise Smart E2 vs Riese & Müller Transporter 65 vario
Carqon Cruise Smart E2 and Riese & Müller Transporter 65 vario are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Cruise Smart E2 | Transporter 65 vario |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line Smart | Bosch Performance Line Gen3 |
| Price | €4,400 | €4,500 |
| Torque | 85 Nm (Better value) | 65 Nm |
| Battery | 800 Wh (Better value) | 500 Wh |
| Estimated range | 59 km (Better value) | 38 km |
| Payload | — | — |
| Max. total weight | 200 kg | 220 kg (Better value) |
| Bike weight | 50 kg | 46 kg (Better value) |
| Length | 2,600 mm | — |
| Max. children | 2 | — |
| Drive | Belt drive | Belt drive |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Tektro Dorado, 4 Kolben, hydraulische Scheibenbremsen | Tektro Auriga Comp HD-500, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Carqon Cruise Smart E2 if…
- you ride hills with heavy loads (85 Nm vs 65 Nm torque)
- you need more range from a bigger battery (800 Wh vs 500 Wh)
- you ride long distances (59 km vs 38 km estimated range)
Choose the Riese & Müller Transporter 65 vario if…
- you need a higher total weight limit (220 kg vs 200 kg)
- you often lift or push the bike (46 kg vs 50 kg)