TENWAYS is based in Asia, but TENWAYS e-bikes look like they were made in Europe. They do this by using more advanced technology than you might expect to find on a hub motor e-bike from the Far East that is priced competitively. Think responsive torque-sensing power delivery, belt drive, and a small, almost silent hub motor.

TENWAYSbikes are one of the most popular brands in the market for electric bikes. Their bikes are a little cheaper and have a lot of good things about them. These e-bikes are lighter, have assistance that matches your pedaling speed from the first kick, and have a more "sporty" shape. All of these features are meant to make your e-bike rides as smooth, easy, and bike-like as possible. TENWAYS is making e-bikes for riders who want a better experience than most cheap e-bikes but don't want to pay a high price.

The company's first e-bike, the diamond-framed CGO600, was already successfully crowdfunded. The CGO800s has the same bijou Mivice M070 rear hub motor with torque sensor system, single-speed belt drive transmission, and hydraulic disc brakes as the Mivice M070.

Today we will compare CGO600 and CGO800s and help you decide which one is the best commuter e-bike for you.

Overview

Imagine riding a bike through busy traffic without breaking a sweat and making people wonder how you can move so quickly and easily. This is what the TENWAYS cgo600 can do for you. This sleekly designed e-bike weighs only 15 kg and turns and corners very quickly. If you spend a lot of time in crowded cities, CGO600 can help you move through the streets with ease. Even if you turn off the power, you can still ride it like a normal bike.

On the other hand, with a relaxed geometry, a comfortable saddle, and a 376Wh portable battery that can help you go up to 100km, the CGO800s gives you the comfort and power you need to travel long distances with ease. Even after a long day of riding, getting back on this Ten-ways e-bike the next day won't feel like a chore because every part of it is made for your comfort.

ACCELERATION/SPEED

With its classic diamond frame and narrower tires, the CGO600 is clearly a city bike. It's powered by a 250W battery that's hidden in the downtube. It's almost impossible to tell that this bike is electric because the battery is so well hidden. The back hub motor can be seen, but it's small enough that it doesn't stand out. That motor can help you go up to 15 mph, which is the fastest speed allowed in those places.

On the other hand, the CGO800sS has a single-gear and torque-sensing power delivery. This means that all you have to do is press the button, use the arrow buttons with your left thumb to choose one of five power levels, and pedal off. Easy as pie. No matter what power level you choose, the power flow is smooth as silk. That is why it is one of the best commuter e-bikes in the market.

There are clearly some high-tech electronics at work here to sense how hard you press on the pedals and turn that into just the right amount of power so that it works well with the way you pedal. On the flat, into headwinds, and up moderate hills, it feels like there is enough power to keep you moving along at a speed close to the EU-specified limit of 16mph for assist.

RANGE TEST & BATTERY CHARGING

TENWAYS cgo600 is powered by a 250W battery that's hidden in the downtube. It's almost impossible to tell that this bike is electric because the battery is so well hidden. The system is made up of a 35 Nm hub motor in the back wheel. The motor is not only very light it also weighs only 1.7 kg and it is also very small in size.

The torque sensor is also magnetic instead of based on pressure. This means you can ride the CGO 600 without any resistance or weight from the motor if you only use your legs. This is great if you worry about how useful it will be when the battery dies.

The CGO800s can go around 28.4 miles on a full charge when the top power level is always on. This is used in most of the single-speed city bikes, which have only mild hills and is all on the tarmac. This is different from a trekking test course, which has much steeper hills and some off-road tracks.

In electric city bikes available in the market it is the best. Multiple tests have shown that the motor's power to climb only decreases when the battery capacity meter on the LCD screen gets to about 4. At 10%, it works well when going up steeper hills on rides. Below 4%, there will still be a small amount of power, enough for you to limp home if you run out of power with only a few miles to go.

HANDLING

CGO600 is quite comfortable when it comes to handling. The seats are in a sporty position, but they are not very comfortable. The straight handlebars are at a comfortable height because the stem is fairly long and rises up. The handlebars support a balanced amount of body weight, which makes it easy to ride for a long time on the grips. The deep shape of these presses makes them easy to hold when you need to be extra careful. Also, the saddle is very comfortable because it has a surface that gives a little bit. Tires from CST with a width of 40 mm can be ridden with low air pressure and smooth out smaller bumps well. They also provide enough comfort on asphalt roads.

The CGO800s has been tested by many rides around cities. It has a classic sit-up-straight riding position, swept-back riser handlebars, a wide, comfortable seat, and 28-inch wheels with 2-inch-wide tires. All of this means that it gives a ride that is comfortable, stable, and makes you feel confident. That is why it is voted the best commuter e-bike in many surveys. Also, the head-up riding position makes it easy to look around in busy traffic, and the soft saddle, big tires, and front suspension make it no big deal if you hit a pothole when you should have been looking at the road ahead.

Takeaway

TENWAYS bikes are made to be easy to take care of. Instead of a chain, they have a Gates carbon belt drive, and they only have one speed, so there is no rear cassette or derailleur to take care of or oil to get on your clothes.

CGO600 or CGO800s? Based on your need and affordability you can choose any. No matter which one you choose, we're sure that when you push down on the pedal of your TENWAYS e-bike, you'll have a smile on your face.