Tenways
Tenways CGO600 Pro
The Tenways CGO600 Pro is a 37-lb belt-drive city bike with a torque sensor and near-silent 350W hub motor. It is the bike behind the recurring 'are Tenways a hidden gem?' threads - a Gates-belt lightweight for half the price of a Vado SL.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓At 37 lbs it is one of the very lightest e-bikes sold in the US, easy to carry upstairs and genuinely pleasant to pedal above the assist cutoff.
- ✓The Gates carbon belt drive means no chain maintenance ever - a spec normally reserved for bikes costing $3,000 and up.
- ✓The torque-sensor assist is smooth and near-silent; riders repeatedly describe it as a natural tailwind rather than a motor.
- ✓Minimalist styling with clean internal routing makes it look like a stylish analog bike, not an e-bike.
- ✓The 2-year component and 5-year frame warranty is generous for a direct-to-consumer brand.
- ✓Frequent sales bring it to $1,499-1,599, where reviewers consider it a standout value against other belt-drive lightweights.
- ✓Integrated lights and included fenders make it city-ready out of the box.
Cons
- ✗It is Class 1 with a 20 mph cap and no throttle - riders wanting effortless speed or throttle starts should look elsewhere.
- ✗The 360Wh battery is small, and the semi-integrated pack means range tops out around 35-50 real miles.
- ✗The 350W hub motor with 45Nm is modest on steep hills, where lighter gearing cannot fully compensate on the single-speed belt.
- ✗The 265-lb max load is among the lowest here, excluding heavier riders plus cargo.
- ✗No suspension anywhere; the ride is firm on rough streets despite the compliant tires.
- ✗No rear rack included, and the proprietary frame mounts limit some third-party rack options.
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