r/tenwaysebike

For my new bike I’m looking at a new urban e bike. The looks on these bikes are appealing and make me want to step away from “ordinary” looking e bikes.

Right now I’ve narrowed my list down to the Tenways CGO009 and Veloretti Ace Two, for now…

Main reason for these two is that in my town there is a Tenways (physical) dealer, it cycles surprisingly Well and the price is very sharp.

The Veloretti is a bit more expensive, closest dealer is 20km away, but looks are better and the ride is very nice.

I’ve crossed off the following bikes on the list for various reasons, VanMoof, cowboy, Moevs, LEMMO and Comate.

What my main concern is for both bikes is the reliability. The score on trustpilot is bad for both of them and the internet is full of negative feedback on both bikes.

Right now i have a light preference for the Tenways because of local dealer network, so I don’t have to deal with customer service, which the internet is also not very happy about..

I’m curious for other experiences on the 009 and Veloretti.

In a few weeks the Gazelle Curb comes out and I will be adding that to the list as well, will for sure be test riding that. Main complaint on that bike already is that it doesn’t have a display.

I’m currently deciding between a VanMoof S6
and a TENWAYS CGO009 and would love to hear from people who have experience with either, especially anyone who has ridden both.
On paper, I can see the appeal of both.
The S6 looks like the more fun bike to ride: 68 Nm, automatic 3-speed hub, Boost, great anti-theft features and generally a more integrated/premium experience.
The CGO009 is simpler and cheaper, has a removable battery, still has GPS/smart features, and I seem to see them absolutely everywhere in Amsterdam lately.
Charging isn’t a huge issue for me because I can charge the bike at work, although having a removable battery is obviously much more versatile.

For vanmoof owners: what made you choose the VanMoof over something like the CGO009 and what would make you choose it again today?