Riese & Müller Packster 70 Vario vs Urban Arrow Shorty Performance Line CX
Riese & Müller Packster 70 Vario and Urban Arrow Shorty 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 | Shorty Performance Line CX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line | Bosch Cargo Line |
| Price | €6,000 | €6,099 |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 545 Wh | 545 Wh |
| Estimated range | 43 km | 42 km |
| Payload | 80 kg | 100 kg (Better value) |
| Max. total weight | 200 kg | 225 kg (Better value) |
| Bike weight | 38 kg (Better value) | 43 kg |
| Length | 2,640 mm | 2,030 mm (Better value) |
| Max. children | 2 | 2 |
| 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…
- you often lift or push the bike (38 kg vs 43 kg)
Choose the Urban Arrow Shorty Performance Line CX if…
- you haul heavy cargo (100 kg vs 80 kg payload)
- you need a higher total weight limit (225 kg vs 200 kg)
- storage space is tight (2,030 mm vs 2,640 mm long)