This Commuter Ebike Isn't Cheap or Fast... So Why Does It Exist? Tenways CGO800s Review
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2023
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Tenways CGO800s is a gentle and classy lightweight commuter ebike tipping the scale at just 46lbs. It tops out at 20mph making it legal everywhere class 1 ebikes are allowed. The upright riding position of this belt drive ebike makes it comfy to ride, but also a bit challenging to squeeze the power out of the torque sensor pedal assist system. If you're looking for an ebike with gentle assistance up to 20 mph without the burden of worrying about gear changes and chain maintenance this Tenways ebike is certainly an option that's easy on the eyes and rides smooth as butter.
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From the comments, it seems like nobody here has ridden an actual bicycle. These bikes aren't supposed to be mopeds, they're supposed to amplify your biking power - without a bunch of weight, sloppy tires, and giant batteries. Some people want to feel like they're still riding a bike, just get there faster.
After doing extensive research and looking at all the mid-drive, big hub motor, fat tire and big battery bikes I bought this one on sale for $1700.00. Been commuting on it to work for a month and love it. It is the perfect ebike for my use scenario. 11 mile commute with only a few 10% grade hills. No need to merge onto highway traffic, no need to go faster then 18 mph or so. Great riding position and swept back handlebars that's easy on the arthritis in my hands, easy on my shoulders, easy on my back and knees. Light weight that I can easily maneuver and handle in and out of my back yard shed. Belt drive system. It's a great bike if you're lucky enough to have the right use scenario.
Hello! What is the maximum range of this bike for you?
I've had this bike for about two months now and have loved it. I previously owned the Radrunner 2, which is also a single speed ebike but is a class 2, and I think the Tenways performs much better uphill (likely due to its lighter weight and the better gear ratio). If you are accustomed to acoustic bikes, then this is a great option. The whole idea behind a Class 1 ebike is that you don't have to exert nearly as much effort to cover the same amount of ground and it's easier on your joints. Trying to compare it to a bike with throttle is like comparing apples and oranges. I rarely experience ghost pedaling with this bike, which is a major complaint for many single speed ebikes. For the specs of this bike (350 W motor, belt drive, suspension fork, torque sensor, accessories included), it's a great bang for your buck compared to similar spec'd ebikes. I test rode the Cowboy 4 ST, which has almost identical specs and feels very similar while riding, but is $1500 more than the CGO800S. The new AGO T model is literally $2000 cheaper than the Gazelle Ultimate C380 which again has very similar specs. My commute is 24 mi round trip with a decent number of hills and I'm able to maintain an avg 17-18 mph with ease virtually the whole way on PAS1. If you change the max speed in settings, it does change the output at lower levels, while still cutting off the motor at 20 mph. I can't recommend this bike and brand enough.
Yeah as a dude who loves pedaling and goes on monthly bike tours this bike is perfect for a work commute where I don't want to sweat as much but I still want the exercise
I‘m torn between cowboy cruiser st (4 st) and CGO800s as well. I think the cowboy is unbeaten in terms of design, but the price is brutal
This is a Dutch bike. A throttle in Europe is seen as a motorised vehicle not as a e-bike.
Also speed is limited to 25 km in Europe.
So it's a good bike!
I would love to see you try an e-bike on European roads in a bike friendly city such as Amsterdam
I can really see how you are looking at this compared to the universe of Class 4 ebikes which are little more than electric mopeds. This is a Class 1 ebike, and a very well executed one. Not you, but I've seen other reviewers complain about some of the Class 1 ebikes because they don't have fat tires and full suspension systems. Again, they aren't supposed to! Sheesh!
Yeah but this is terrible value for the spec it has.
Thank you for your honest review.
I love Europe for a lot of reasons but it’s a shame there are so many ebike restrictions
Over here in the UK a lot of people just buy 1000 or 2000 watt hub motor kits online and add them to bikes they already own. We all know that riding 250w limited at 15mph ebikes is dangerous on the roads and simply not good enough. Canada is also quite restrictive but even there they are allowed 500w and 20mph which is significantly better.
I don't understand the no throttle law when this gives much more control than shifting manually.
- No helmet
- Max 15.53 mph.
- No throttle
- Max 250 watt motor
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With helmet.
- Be at least 16 years old;
- Have a moped driving license
- Wear an approved moped helmet or an approved speed pedelec helmet.
- Have civil liability (WA) insurance;
- Have the registration certificate with you;
- Riding on the bicycle/moped path. Or on the roadway. You are therefore not allowed to ride on the bike path.
Maximum speed speed pedelec
The following speeds apply to a speed pedelec:
A maximum of 27.96 mph on the roadway
A maximum of 24.85 mph on the bicycle/moped path outside built-up areas
A maximum of 18.6 mph on the bicycle/moped path within built-up areas
Equipment that a speed pedelec must have
A speed pedelec has:
a yellow moped license plate;
a left rear-view mirror;
a vehicle identification number (VIN);
relief; red and white/yellow reflectors.
Texting, calling and listening to music on a speed pedelec
When riding a speed pedelec, you should not hold any electronic devices.
Max wattage 250-4000 watt.
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These are the crazy Dutch rules.
Some of these bikes, like the Stromer even have an anti-lock braking system (ABS).
If you happen to give this bike away, I don't want it. Thank you for your videos.🤙🤙
thanks for another thorough review.. will you do the AGO T soon? pretty please?? thanks
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I'm 3 days in to owning this bike, and so far I've capped 33 miles. On flats I'm able to maintain a comfortable pace of around 15mph on PAS 1 and 2. The assessment in this review seems pretty accurate so far. This is really a bike with electric assist rather than an electric mobility device with pedals. For me that's a good thing. I don't want a bike that does all the work for me. I want to get some exercise while also getting where I want to go quickly. The upright seating position is AWESOME. This bike is not just for older people who can't bend over easily. It really is the best seating position if you're riding to commute as it gives you better comfort and superior visibility (much easier to look behind me compared to a traditional bike geometry). This bike is also WHISPER quiet. Range is also very respectable. I can easily expect to get 40 miles or more, which is plenty for my needs.
i honestly dont see a point of this 2000$ "ebike",i usually ride minimum at 15MPH on my normal bicycle easy while having almost same road tires (700x47c) and also dynamo hub.engine on this ebike creates high friction and engine dont give even 250W as i see in this video review
any plans to review the Tenways Ago X, seems like a more interesting Tenways bike?
Have you ever tested any Juiced E-bikes out of San Diego?
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Thanks for your review. But if I ever buy an e-bike it probably won’t be this one.
Damn, it goes up to 40km/h? In Europe it's limited to 25km/h
Dang that thing is quiet comparatively to the 750 bafangs. Did you end up raising the top speed and testing it? I wonder if it would provide more power at slower speeds? Probably negligible, but might be interesting.
I did mod the settings and boost the speed up to max, but it made no difference in the actual speed achieved and I was asked to remove this demonstration from the video
@@TailHappyTV 😜
I have been noticing manufactures using extra guide or adjustment links in the fender braces. Those links that allow you to tweak fender to tire distance and giving the ability to get the fender aligned perfectly left to right with the wheels.. Anyone have thoughts on that feature? I'm wondering if it's going to be more trouble than it's worth and be one more thing to worry about having to tighten back up periodically . or if it's just for OCD people and having straight line syndrome 😂
I love it on bikes that have it
I am female and only 5 ft 2. Will the bike adjust to my height?
Hill climb test.. That bike VS the Lectric trike.
Has a tail light and signals like a Kepler. Except no brake light like the Kepler
other than that they're basically the same bike 😜
@@TailHappyTV only the tail.😜
It exists for Apple users who like to pay crazy amounts of money for worse performance. I should know....I fix the damn things.
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I thought it had a pretty good price for what you get. What are better bikes for less money?
You should review the haul ST from specialized
I don't get non geared electric bikes. 1step forward 2 steps back.
YOu just rode a typical Dutch -style bike.
Not a bad bike, but but unless its type 3, 28mph then its a no go for me.
The battery should last forever as it is making you do all the work.
This is basically what all the UK road legal ebikes are like to ride so I think now you can maybe see why nobody follows the law around them over here.
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I thought the 33 pound Tenways CGO600 was a decent eBike with torque sensing that let you climb short hills, and long inclines unlike cheap cadence sensors eBikes. Also has juice brakes, and a 350 watt motor with a gates belt drive.
You can get a lot of torque sensing bikes for under $2300. Hell you can get a lot of ebike for under $1500. Put it this way I bought a gotrax ebe8 which is a similar sort of setup a few years ago when ebikes were much more expensive for around $1300. It came with a 48v not a 36v volt 15 amp battery, 21 speed shifter, throttle, weighed only 52lbs with the battery, could easily hit 20 mph and was easy to pedal if the battery cut out. Since then I added an unlocked display and a 52v battery and cable actuated hydraulic brakes for around $200. So for around $1000 less I got a 23mph commuter bike with a throttle that will do 40 miles range throttle only no problem(I tested it)with another 4 miles weak power assist with a 500w motor. It's just not worth the price and I bought it mid summer with no deals. Same bike is much cheaper now.
@@chrissinclair8705 the CGO800S has a torque sensor and a belt drive while the Gotrax you referenced has a cadence sensor and chain drive. Two completely different systems. CGO800S also has significantly longer range and much higher quality components overall. I don't think these two bikes are remotely comparable. This is meant to be a low/zero maintenance class 1 ebike, not a moped with pedals.
I'm sure it's great, but a little too rich for my blood. I never said it was bad. I guess the best way to do it is to build your own in theory using a bike that you are most comfortable with and then use that as a platform to build up whatever you wish to put on as componants. Want a torque sense mid-drive? Hey no problem. Want a larger battery? Sure why not?@@LimitedWard
It's for office people that are clueless but think they can impress the staff .😂
clean 😎
disappointed to see the quick-release levers... those all but guarantee your wheel or seat will be stolen at some point :/
Who steals a wheel? Bruh, ya gotta move outta those crime ridden liberal states.
Maybe you can use the bike battery to power a defibrillator to restart yer heart.
You really should disclose that you require a lump sum payment and a percentage of gross sales thru your affiliate link to review bikes. It makes it understandable why you keep recommending every bike you ride.
Watch them pair with CYC and build one that has 200 Nm of torque and 2,500 watts😂
seems like it's overgeared a bit
This bike seems like an answer to a problem no one has. A no throttle, low power motor with the weight of an ebike and a single speed system seems less efficient than a standard bike with gears to me. Leaves me wondering, what's the point?
Reliable, quiet, idiotproof, low maintenance, efficient, good for people who want to ride an e-bike while not letting others know (I guess)
@@Miles26545 there are more affordable "acoustic" belt driven bikes with internal geared hubs. All the benefits you listed and more without the drawbacks of electronics. All i'm sayin' is if you are going to make a single speed ebike the motor needs to provide at least enough power to compete with non electric geared bikes in terms of effort to propel it otherwise it's just a waste.
@@featherstone5051 internal gear bicycles never really perform properly unless you always shift slowly, and never abuse the power...
@@featherstone5051eh maybe on a hill climb those acoustic bikes might outperform but on the flats this bike will easily break away. This bike is a balance between cost, performance, and ease of use. Class 1 ebikes aren't meant to blast off, they're just meant to help you get were you want to go a little easier.
Why are US bike reviews so lazy the guys hate peddling on a bicycle 😅
Your comment was very lazy. DId the eurotrash education system not give you any creative writing classes to express yourself better with words?
Sounds like you are not really looking to review bikes but mopeds - You are meant to exercise on a bike 😂
Yep, welcome to how europeans ride ebikes. 250w motor, no throttle.😢😅
Your to young to review this bike.
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Your too old to use computers
actually pedal and E bike .what!? not interested in this one. great vid ....peace out
umm thats the BIKE part of ebike lol, its not a moped or a motorcycle
@@igvc1876 jackass no kidding