Can a budget cargo e-bike compete on price?

The ENGWE LE20 is an interesting case in the form of an electronic bike. The market is marketed as an electronic bike with a budget that can handle food, vehicles or even passengers. At the same time, it looks like a cross -bicycle confusion and a semi -fat -style hybrid -style bike, with a small frame, small wheels and a long rear shelf. But how is it really implemented in the real world? After spending a while on board and testing it, here’s what I found.

For such a low -cost and long -range electronic cycling, you certainly want to see this one.

For the full experience, see my video review below!

ENGWE LE20 Video Review

20 more technical specifications 2.0

• Engine: 750W gearbox motor on the rear wheel
• Maximum speed: 45 km / h (28 mph) in pedal assistance, 32 km / h (20 mph) on the throttle
• Domain: Claimed in a single battery (or twice the double battery) up to 160 km (100 miles)
• Battery: One or two batteries of 48V 19.2AH (920 W)
• Weight: 41.5 kg (91.5 pounds)
• Maximum load: 200kg (440 pounds)
• Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes on 180 mm rotor
• Extra items: Long rear shelf, beautiful LED display, integrated/tail lights/LED brakes with turn signals, fender sets, kicks

Power and function

ENGWE LE20 uses a 750 watt rear hub (peak at 1.300 watts) and I have to say, more punch than I expected. With 75 Nm of torque, the acceleration is smooth but strong, especially when using the throttle. In the flat ground, it easily moves at the gas valve at a speed of 20 mph (32 km / h) and can reach 28 mph (45 km / h) with the help of pedal.

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One of the things I loved was a torque sensor. Many budget bicycles rely on cheap sensors, and for fairness, EngWE has been floated in the past with CadENCE sensors. CADENCE sensors are not bad in themselves, but those who can feel more tired and often combine with poor controller programming, leading to fading and accelerating jump. As a good change, the LE20 torque sensor quickly responds to the entrance and gives it much more natural and visual. It just feels you are riding a bike with strong legs, than you are jumping in a motorcycle.

With a bicycle test in Florida, I didn’t have much chance of performing the actual mountaineering performance tests in the hill, but with 75 nm of torque and good power, I must imagine that these medium slopes do well. However, for sharper hills, you usually want to pedal with electric bikes based on the like this, because the engine cannot fall like a middle drive to the gears.

Battery for days … and days

The LE20 has a 19.2Ah 48V battery, which is very respectful for an electronic bike at this point. Most electronic bicycles are more expensive and less battery, so the ENGWE starts strong. The company claims to be 109 miles, but like all the electronic bike range estimates, this is in the least adjustment of help with ideal conditions. In the real world, using a combination of gas and pedal, I expect this range to be 30-50 miles, which is still solid.

For those who need more domain, ENGWE offers an optional second battery, which can theoretically double the domain. If you use this bike for a long distance delivery or commuting work, the second battery may be considered.

I have tested the dual battery version, and I should point out that unlike most binary electronic bicycles, ENGWE shows the charging level of both batteries on the screen. This is an interesting feature and it is important for things you may have forgotten. You know it immediately when you see that one is almost full while the other is nearing empty.

The display is also very good. I say that these bike jobs are good, but the colors and layout make it very smooth and easily readable.

Cargo and tools

The LE20 is certainly first and foremost designed as a cargo electronic bike, and although it has a large rear shelf, it is not as strong as traditional bikes with traditional tail. It is said that the capacity of 440 pounds (200kg) means that it can bring a fair amount, assuming this is accurate. I should always be a little surprised, especially when budget companies are listed than industry leaders such as the same or higher weight rankings ThreeWhich emphasizes the accurate weight of weight. I’m not sure I have weighed it with £ 440 every day, but maybe it’s just a conservative budget with an electric bike.

The long rear shelf provides a good space for installing accessories such as a baby safety chair, although I love passenger deck pads that work for kids and adults. ENGWE also sells Varioius storage and other freight accessories. The mine was not with the legs, but I think the standard package is now included.

One of the major discomforts I didn’t like about load design is that the lateral panels are so huge that they cover any exposed frame rail. That means I have nothing to whip when I want to carry a cargo. I did a postal letter and had a pair of packs that I needed to carry with myself, and eventually I had to get them to the shelf by connecting to the Drillar guard. Obviously this is not ideal, and I wish EngWe had a little more frame rail to work with us.

You can see my jury cheat in the video review above. It works, but it is not ideal from the point of view.

Comfort and work with it

For a bicycle, the LE20 is very good thanks to the clutch of the suspension and the 3.0 -inch 20 x 20 -inch tires. Smaller wheels make it more maneuverable in tight spaces, but it also makes bumps a little more significant than a larger bike. I always prefer smaller wheels on cargo bicycles, because I get the center of gravity better from rolling comfort. And the semi -fat design of 3 -inch tires makes it easy to mix. Casting wheels are also in addition, even if they are probably slightly tighter than the wheels, but at least they look unattended!

The step -by -step frame makes the bike easier and get out of it, especially if you have cargo. The chair is quite comfortable and the position of the vertical is normal.

However, in 91.5 pounds (41.5 kg), this lightweight bike is by no means of imagination! You will definitely feel that weight when maneuver in a garage or parking and even when riding at a low speed.

At a higher speed, you generally do not notice the extra weight, and one of the benefits of an electric motor is that you do not have the same weight penalty like a traditional bike. But Lord Lord helps you if you want to lift it on a bike shelf or carry stairs.

Brakes and safety features

The brake is done by 180 mm hydraulic disk brakes that offer strong stoppage. Depending on the weight and speed of the bike, hydraulic brakes are a necessity, and I was happy to see that Engwe had not cut the corner here.

Another important feature of safety is the lighting, and the LE20 has integrated lights that turn off the main battery. This is not exactly a masterpiece of technology, but some electronic bicycles still use their separate batteries, so I’m glad to see at least that huge electronic bike battery for lighting.

Two barrels appear to be very light as a light, but you don’t expect them to just turn the route on a night without a moon without a street light. However, I don’t think the cars will miss you.

Final thoughts

Just $ 1,295 For the base model or $ 1,595 For the dual battery version, this is a great price for an extremely long -range electronic bike.

Yes, there are some small issues. I probably only remove the rear guards to get me access to the rear frame rails, though I admit that they are a safety feature and so I prefer to make them look a little smaller. And it is heavy with all. But at this price, you get serious performance and a lot of space.

Good features such as a torque sensor and beautiful display add to what a significant price should be at a remarkable price, so this one actually surprised me in a good way.

I’m not saying there are no better options there, and Lectric Xpedition 2.0 just does a lot of extra $ 100 for it (even if the battery is not large size). But for $ 1,295, the ENGWE LE20 is definitely convincing as a long -range electronic bike.