{"id":7434,"date":"2020-08-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpmigr.edinburghbicycle.com\/blog\/riese-and-muller-electric-cargo-bike-review"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:26:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:26:50","slug":"riese-and-muller-electric-cargo-bike-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/ebco\/blog\/riese-and-muller-electric-cargo-bike-review","title":{"rendered":"Riese and Muller Electric Cargo Bike Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alan recently took a Riese & Muller Packster Touring 60 cargo e bike <\/a> out for a weekend spin to understand better what the fuss is about. Riese and Muller bikes are some of the best electric bikes and e cargo bikes available on the market. Learn more about this bike\u00a0 here <\/a> \u00a0or if you\u2019re interested in any electric cargo bikes,\u00a0book a demo\u00a0and see how you get on.<\/p>\n

Day 1 <\/strong>
\nI picked up the Riese & Muller Packster Touring 60 from\u00a0 Bruntsfield <\/a> \u00a0and off I pedalled. As this was my first cargo experience the very first moments were a little disconcerting \u2013 the thing is so long you don\u2019t see the front wheel, handling is \u2018different\u2019 and turning is a relearnt skill. Psychologically, it\u2019s a bit weird but after moments the handling and ride become more \u2019natural\u2019. The second thought was that at nearly a meter wide I felt much more part of the traffic \u2013 no nipping into those gaps! Thirdly, oh that motor! Those who know our mothership store know it\u2019s on the top of a hill. But who would know being assisted by Bosch motor. Hills, I laugh at hills. (Did \/ do folk ride these without motors?!!) As with any e-bike you need to find the sweet spot of speed and effort. Once you have that; happy days! Fourthly, the bike is a head turner. A lot of reaction while pedalling down the street! Fifthly, the ride is as smooth as butter.<\/p>\n

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I then stopped for some \u2018essential\u2019 supplies. While the load was not going to break the scales there was no noticeable difference in handling. There was more than enough room for a weekly shop (or a lot more essential supplies!). Next on to the office \u2013 a 12 km spin. No bother, although I did fear for one road cyclists mojo as I sped past up a sharp ramp!<\/p>\n

End of the day I would have completed an easy 40 km with still plenty of juice left in the tank \/ battery.<\/p>\n

Day 2 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Was all about the kids! I spent the day shuttling my 5 year old and her pals around town. To say that the experience was joy unbound would be an understatement\u2026.and that was just for the rider. The laughs, giggles and smiles from the \u2018bucket\u2019 were a joy to behold. It made my weekend and severed a real practical purpose. I climbed Kaimes Road (+9% gradient) with a bucket full of kids without breaking a sweat! I crossed town in a similar time to a car, reduced my carbon footprint and saved on fuel costs. Nice!<\/p>\n

A couple of observations \u2013 <\/strong><\/p>\n