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Does an e-bike really have to cost 3000 euros and more? Tenways has made a name for itself with Dutch chic and Chinese innovation. The recipe for success: minimalist and therefore affordable e-bikes. Often with belts and without gears, but with smart features that are missing even on many expensive bikes from classic specialist brands. A good app, low weight thanks to reduced technology and integrated lighting.
With the CGO 800 Plus Tenways has moved slightly away from the original line. The frame is designed as a comfortable step-through bike and has a suspension fork. Our model with the Plus suffix even comes with derailleur gears instead of a single-speed. You have to do without the belt, but you get a variable gear ratio for slightly hilly terrain.
Tenways CGO 800 Plus: The facts at a glance
- Price: 1899 Euro >> available here
- Weight: 25.3 kilograms (MYBIKE measurement)
- Drive: Tenways C9, 475 Wh
- Circuit: Shimano Claris (8-speed)
- Translation: 48; 11 - 32 teeth
- Brakes: Shimano MT 201 (two-piston)
- Tyres: CST Classic Zeppelin XL, 50 mm
- Lighting system f. / h.: Tenways / Tenways integrated
- Luggage carrier: MIK, 25 kg
- Frame sizes: One size fits all
- Frame shape: Wave
- Fork: SR Suntour NEX Coil
- Permissible total weight: 145 kg
- Guarantee: 5 years on frame
- Special features: Colour display in the stem with good app
Full on connectivity: motor and display on the Tenways
Despite the low price, Tenways goes all out when it comes to the app and display. A colour screen is integrated into the stem. It even displays simple navigation with direction arrows. There's no touch, operation is via the four-way switch on the handlebars and a user-friendly app with integrated Google Maps routing. Tenways saves on the equipment. The hub motor delivers 45 Newton metres of torque. In practice, the step-through bike shows - unsurprisingly - no dynamic ambitions.
Casual and comfortable: the Tenways in a practical check
On the other hand, the Tenways shines when gliding casually in city traffic. The riding position is comfortable and provides a good overview. The one-size-fits-all frame is suitable for people between 165 and 180 centimetres tall. The hub motor does not push dynamically but is surprisingly powerful and remains very quiet. As with all hub motors, the motor load does not run via the chain, which means that the favourable Shimano Claris road bike gears shift smoothly.
Unfortunately, the frame is not very stiff and twists a little when cornering without a load. With luggage, you definitely don't want to take both hands off the handlebars. If you are sensitive in this respect, you should opt for another model with a diamond frame. On the other hand, the CGO 800 Plus is much more comfortable than the previous Tenways bikes. The bend in the handlebars is very comfortable, the Selle saddle is well chosen and the suspension fork also works decently considering the price segment.
Tenways has also included tyres with additional puncture protection and a sturdy kickstand. With the easily removable battery, the range is a good 60 kilometres. Points of criticism: The stylish mudguards do not provide optimum weather protection and the pannier rack on our test bike apparently had a manufacturing defect. Despite the digital sales concept, one of the Tenways dealers will have to help here.
MYBIKE review of the Tenways CGO 800 Plus
Strengths
- Relaxed driving experience and quiet engine
- App and display
- Price-performance ratio
Weaknesses
- Riding stability/stiffness borderline low
MYBIKE verdict on the Tenways CGO 800 Plus
For less than 2000 euros, that makes Tenways* does its job well. Extremely relaxed riding experience with an upright riding position and quiet motor. The great app and the integrated display are well thought out. The riding stability could be a little better and the defect on the pannier rack is an unnecessary faux pas. - Adrian Kaether, Test Manager MYBIKE
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