Riese & Müller Packster 70 Vario vs Urban Arrow FamilyNext Advanced Belt
Riese & Müller Packster 70 Vario and Urban Arrow FamilyNext Advanced Belt are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Packster 70 Vario | FamilyNext Advanced Belt |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line | Bosch Performance Line Smart |
| Price | €6,000 | €5,999 |
| Torque | 85 Nm (Better value) | 75 Nm |
| Battery | 545 Wh | 800 Wh (Better value) |
| Estimated range | 43 km | 59 km (Better value) |
| 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 | — |
| Max. children | 2 | 4 (Better value) |
| Drive | Chain | Belt drive (Better value) |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Magura MT4 hydraulic disc | Magura CMe, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Riese & Müller Packster 70 Vario if…
- you ride hills with heavy loads (85 Nm vs 75 Nm torque)
- you often lift or push the bike (38 kg vs 51 kg)
Choose the Urban Arrow FamilyNext Advanced Belt if…
- you need more range from a bigger battery (800 Wh vs 545 Wh)
- you ride long distances (59 km vs 43 km estimated range)
- 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)
- you want a clean, low-maintenance belt drive