Cube Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 vs Riese & Müller Transporter2 65 vario
Cube Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 and Riese & Müller Transporter2 65 vario are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Cargo Sport Hybrid 500 | Transporter2 65 vario |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen4 |
| Price | €4,999 | €4,800 |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 500 Wh | 545 Wh (Better value) |
| Estimated range | 38 km | 41 km (Better value) |
| Payload | 60 kg | 100 kg (Better value) |
| Max. total weight | 220 kg | 220 kg |
| Bike weight | 46 kg | 46 kg |
| Length | 2,720 mm | 2,440 mm (Better value) |
| Max. children | 2 | 2 |
| Drive | Chain | Belt drive (Better value) |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Magura MT C hydraulic disc | Tektro Auriga Comp HD-500, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Riese & Müller Transporter2 65 vario if…
- you need more range from a bigger battery (545 Wh vs 500 Wh)
- you ride long distances (41 km vs 38 km estimated range)
- you haul heavy cargo (100 kg vs 60 kg payload)
- storage space is tight (2,440 mm vs 2,720 mm long)
- you want a clean, low-maintenance belt drive