Both globally, in Spain, the electric bicycle market (e-bikes) is experiencing significant growth, at least 10% per year. Only in Spain will pass The one billion euros in 2024 at 1,500 million in 2029. To understand this you have to point out some key factors.
While it is true that users They look for more ecological transport alternatives against concern about climate change And urban pollution, the greatest triggers have been technological advances and policies linked to specific paths.
This last factor has to do with what Governments are promoting the adoption of electric bicycles through various measuresas incentives for purchase or adapting public cities and transport.
If we add to that an increasing autonomy, better designs and more versatility, The increase in sales is almost a matter of logic. And, in this scenario, the ENGWE LE20 brings together all conditions.
Basically, it is a cargo bicycle with a central and long body, with an excellent value for money and prodigious autonomy: In ideal conditions (low weight of the cyclist, good and flat road) we are talking about 350 km. To that we must add an engine with very good power, capable of taking the passenger (suppose 90 kilos) and another 50 kg of load of (suppose) the purchase, two small children or work material, without losing speed still in pronounced slopes. Although in total it can load with 200 kilos.
To this we must add a screen with all panel information, very clear and visible, previous idem for the front lights, With the right intensity to illuminate the way without dazzling those who come in the opposite direction and enormous versatility.
For example, it has space to add Two armchairs for small passengers or a chair and storage space or just a box for a “noah ark” of tools. If we add the saddlebags to the sides and the robustness of the painting, we are facing a bike that can turn the world, she alone.
In this sense, construction quality is also good. The marches have the Shimano label and work properly if we know how to use them. The key is, remember that if we stop and we are with a high load level, Reduce a march to go back with adequate power And then yes, advance to the next, almost like a car that needs the first to start shooting … although we can take it out in second.
It is the type of bicycle that can replace a second car for many, and a first car if we live in an urban area with good public transport and We have no problem with the weight of it: about 40 kilos.
Thanks to its Small wheels (with anti -infincial system), it is not larger than a normal urban bicycle And it fits in the same places. The rear holder is an integral part of the painting, not a screwed element, which brings robustness to the entire system. Hydraulic disc brakes are also very efficient and silent.
As for the loading time, it should be noted that it can take about 10 hours to fill both batteries, although the screen informs us of the status of each of them, avoiding the anxiety of the discharge, it must be remembered that Its autonomy allows us to exceed, in 99.9% of cases, a daily intensive use and reserve the load for the night. If that is not enough, we have the option of a quick charger for € 170 that reduces load times to a quarter.
For a price of 1550 euros, those who live in a city have a reliable, comfortable means of transport that will endure the daily demands. Preferably in gray, yes.