German electric bike company Ca Go Bike - that surprisingly makes cargo bikes - is coming to the UK. We first spotted the brand and its unique looking bikes last year at Eurobike, and since then it has partnered with distributor Also Bikes to enter the UK market.
The Ca Go CS
The Ca Go CS is one of two bikes going to be available to UK customers. This is a ‘city utility vehicle’ (CUV) that looks like it prioritises ride quality over absolute carrying capacity – which is listed at 180kg.
It comes with enough space to carry a small child on the rear rack (or other, less lively items of luggage) as well as offering storage in its cargo hold and on the front rack.
It’s certainly an innovative approach, and the low centre of gravity will undoubtedly help to maintain manoeuvrability even when fully loaded.
The bike also uses cable steering, which might put some users off – but the double cable pulleys are justified by the brand as they claim to be “resistant to wear and can be easily re-tensioned”.
The setup
In terms of drive system, the CS uses the Bosch Cargo Line mid-drive motor, and a PowerPack 545Wh battery as standard, although riders can upgrade to a 725Wh option.
There are three models in the lineup: the CS100, which uses a Microshift derailleur gearing system; the CS150, which uses an Enviolo hub gear paired with a chain drive; and the CS200 which uses an Enviolo gear hub and a belt drive.
Prices start from £5,490 and the bikes are available to order from the Ca Go Bike website, with distribution from Also Bikes.
You'll also be able to order the FS200 - a more traditional looking front loader cargo bike. This is the original bike from Ca Go, and comes in two options: the Life and the Vario. They're suited to both families and B2B operations, and use the Bosch Cargo Line drive system once again.
