The lack of gears makes riding the belt-driven CGO600 Pro very simple. There’s no need to worry about changing gears, making the bike more accessible to beginner riders. The torque sensor is sensitive and, depending on the assistance level, helps the rider reach the set maximum speed. At Level 3, the top speed of 20 mph is easy to achieve with minimal effort. In testing, the first half of the ride was easier than the second, where we used a combination of Level 1 assistance and no assistance.
The second half of the ride begins in darkness, making it the perfect time to use the built-in headlight. The headlight is effective in illuminating a small section of the road approximately 1.2m in front of the driver, with a lighting rectangle of 1.5m by 1.5m. However, the lighthouse doesn’t offer much to the user. However, the headlight doesn’t illuminate the surrounding area much, which is problematic when driving at 20 mph.
The lightness of the bike made riding unassisted almost as easy as riding at level three. Although it took a little more effort to reach top speed, it is well within most people’s reach to ride the bike without any assistance. However, the lack of gears on the bike makes the motor assist for uphill sections a welcome feature. Level 1 and 2 assistance is also useful when accelerating from a complete stop or driving at reduced speeds. In addition, range anxiety is practically non-existent, knowing that the bike is not too heavy to be driven with muscle power alone.
