Into the wild – aside from replacing your car in many different everyday scenarios, an off-road e-cargo bike can also be lots of fun. With its Bosch CargoLine motor and 1,000 Wh DualBattery system, the Riese & Müller Load 60 wants to do both, whether you’re tackling everyday life on urban territory or embarking on an exciting family weekend.
For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: 9 fully equipped ebikes for trekking and adventure in our test
52.00 kg in size One Size | € 9,400 | Manufacturer’s website
The € 9,400 Riese & Müller Load 60 has secured the coveted Best in Test badge in the big cargo bike group test of our sister magazine DOWNTOWN, where it impressed the test team with its huge range of applications! As an off-road cargo bike, it’s suitable not only for lavish shopping sprees but also for exciting adventures off the beaten track. Riese & Müller’s Load 60 full-suspension cargo bike relies on a high-quality aluminium frame and combines a high level of comfort and safety into a coherent transport concept.
The SR Suntour suspension takes good care of your barbecue, wine glasses and Martini bottles. Using Riese & Müller’s online configurator, you can choose from different pre-configured Load 60 builds and adapt the spec to suit your needs and requirements. The GX build comes standard with knobby Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus tires, which, together with the suspension, make it suitable for adventurous off-road stints. Needless to say, cargo bikes are designed to carry things and small(ish) living beings. Accordingly, the Riese & Müller can be configured with a child seat, a flat loading bay or voluminous cargo box with a lid, which, together with the 200 kg maximum permissible weight, ensure maximum versatility.
With its powerful 85 Nm Bosch CargoLine, the Load 60 accelerates willingly from a standstill while the intuitive handling makes it easy to manoeuvre despite the long wheelbase, even with a heavy load. If you’re standing at a traffic light and forgot to shift into a lighter gear, the stepless Enviolo NuVinci hub gear drivetrain allows you to change gears even when stationary while the bright Supernova M99 headlight headlight provides sufficient light for late night commutes. The big 1,000 Wh DualBattery system provides enough juice for fast-paced cross-town expeditions while the Bosch Nyon display offers many clever features, including the practical navigation and weather forecast functions. If you want to keep an eye on your phone, the SmartphoneHub allows you to use your smartphone as a display, whether you’re in the city or on a long tour. Furthermore, with the optional RX Connect security package, Riese & Müller offer an all-round carefree option including insurance and theft recovery.
Riese & Müller Load 60
€ 9,400
Specifications
Motor Bosch CargoLine 85 Nm
Battery Bosch PowerPack 1000 Wh
Display Bosch Nyon
Fork Suntour Mobie A32 70 mm
Rear Shock X-Fusion Glyde 80 mm
Seatpost Riese & Müller mm
Brakes Tektro TRP C2.3 180/203 mm
Drivetrain Enviolo 380 ****
Stem Riese & Müller mm
Handlebar FSA V-Drive mm
Wheelset Mach1 Trucky30 20"/26"
Tires Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus 2.25"
Technical Data
Size One Size
Weight 52.00 kg
Perm. total weight 200 kg
Max. payload (rider/equipment) 148 kg
Trailer approval ja
Kickstand mount ja
The geometry of the Riese & Müller Load 60
| Size | Universal |
|---|---|
| Seat tube | 385 mm |
| Top tube | 59mm |
| Head tube | 85mm |
| Head angle | 68° |
| Seat angle | 70° |
| Chainstays | 465 mm |
| BB Drop | 30 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1.825 mm |
Tuning Tip: –
A bike for (almost) every situation! With its knobby tires, Riese & Müller’s cargo full-susser combines comfort and traction, even when you’re pushing it beyond the city limits. The Bosch Nyon display with integrated navigation function helps you navigate the urban jungle while the freely-configurable loading bay makes the Load 60 a truly versatile transport giant. In fact, the Load 60 could easily replace a car in many everyday scenarios while ensuring lots of fun in the process!
Tops
- configurable spec and loading bay
- high level of comfort
- navigation system
Flops
- none
You can find out more about at r-m.de
The test field
For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: 9 fully equipped ebikes for trekking and adventure in our test
All bikes in test:
Canyon Pathlite:ON 8 SUV ST (Click for review) | Centurion Numinis R2700i (Click for review) | FOCUS Thron² 6.8 EQP (Click for review) | Moustache Weekend 27 FS Dual EQ (Click for review) | Nicolai GT1 Explorer Kit (Click for review) | Riese & Müller Load 60 (Click for review) | SCOTT AXIS (Click for review) | Simplon Stomp Pmax EQ (Click for review) | Trek Powerfly (Click for review)
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Words: Mike Hunger Photos: Robin Schmitt
