Tenways CGO800S belt-drive commuter e-bike review: A lot to like!

Tenways CGO800S belt-drive commuter electric bike review: A lot to like!

Electrek.co by Micah Toll

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[{"selector":"#anim-913e8c50-b2ef-4cae-9205-3bfe9b18cf71","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] First of all, there’s definitely a lot to like in the Tenways CGO800S. It’s not all perfect, and there were a few misses, but it’s largely a very nice offering.

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[{"selector":"#anim-6aadb6f3-7d26-4bb2-9bc1-790326971d96","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Tenways CGO800S Tech Specs (Cont'd) • Brakes: Tektro hydraulic disc brakes • Extras: Gates carbon belt drive, color LCD display including speedometer, battery gauge and PAS level indicator, front and rear LED lights, torque sensor, included rack and fenders, three color options • Price: $1,999

[{"selector":"#anim-ddea87c3-6857-4342-97e0-58c4636d0a05","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] This is absolutely an urban-oriented e-bike though, so don’t expect to turn this into your hybrid trail rider or anything like that.

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[{"selector":"#anim-a4e33e6c-c079-4bf5-b70a-cedd913eba4b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The upright ride with tall handlebars gives a comfortable body position and the modest 250W motor doesn’t feel overpowered.

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