Riese & Müller Packster 70 Vario vs Urban Arrow Family Performance Line CX
Riese & Müller Packster 70 Vario and Urban Arrow Family Performance Line CX are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Packster 70 Vario | Family Performance Line CX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line | Bosch Cargo Line |
| Price | €6,000 (Better value) | €6,999 |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 545 Wh | 545 Wh |
| Estimated range | 43 km (Better value) | 40 km |
| Payload | 80 kg | 125 kg (Better value) |
| Max. total weight | 200 kg | 250 kg (Better value) |
| Bike weight | 38 kg (Better value) | 51 kg |
| Length | 2,640 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Max. children | 2 | 4 (Better value) |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Magura MT4 hydraulic disc | Magura CMe 4-piston |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Riese & Müller Packster 70 Vario if…
- your budget matters — it costs €999 less (€6,000 vs €6,999)
- you ride long distances (43 km vs 40 km estimated range)
- you often lift or push the bike (38 kg vs 51 kg)
Choose the Urban Arrow Family Performance Line CX if…
- you haul heavy cargo (125 kg vs 80 kg payload)
- you need a higher total weight limit (250 kg vs 200 kg)
- you carry more kids (up to 4 vs 2)