October 27, 2024 - (Montréal, Que.) Based in Laval, just a few kilometres from the island of Montréal, is the newly founded Canadian e-cargo bike manufacturer Cargone. 

The company is the brainchild of Sébastien Jutras, an engineer by trade and a father of four. After testing several e-cargo bike models, he decided to throw his hat in the ring and design his own version of the “best e-cargo bike” to replace the family car, or second vehicle.

Following several years of research and iterations, the Cargone Solution Dual Longtail was born. Unique in many ways, we were excited to have the opportunity to test this e-cargo bike earlier this fall. 

It’s not only designed here, but it’s also constructed, welded, painted and assembled right in Laval, using Quebec aluminum tubing. In fact, particular care is taken to offer a product that is manufactured as local as possible.

You’ll immediately notice Cargone’s patent-pending retractable rear box “tail” dubbed Albatros by the company, after the renowned albatross that has the longest wingspan of any bird. The innovative Albatros folds and unfolds easily via quick-release to 80cm (32”) wide, and it includes a rear opening for easy access for kids.

The Albatros system can safely carry multiple configurations such as two kids or one adult passenger, including the family dog — up to 200kg total, with an overall total weight limit of 440lbs, including the driver. 

Protective pads protect your bike’s finish at every potential friction point, and the Albatros provides handholds on each side for passengers. Fasteners even allow you to attach other items, such as a children’s bike. 

The Cargone Solution Dual Longtail also features built-in footrests on both sides. All seats (Polisport Guppy and Bubbly Maxi) and pads, including a front rack are optional accessories.

The Albatros rear box is also optional and fits over the Cargone rigid ABS protection skirt, ensuring that the rear wheel well is completely isolated from passengers. The protection skirt must not be removed to ensure that passenger’s legs and feet cannot touch the wheel, spokes or any debris coming from the rear wheel. However for repairs or maintenance the protection skirt can easily be removed.

Powering the Cargone Solution Dual Longtail is a Bosch Cargo Line Gen 4 motor with a class-leading 85Nm of torque and 400% of pedalling support. This pairs with a 625Wh Bosch Powertube battery with the option of a 500Wh dual battery. Both batteries are fully concealed and are lockable with the newest Abus XPlus cylinders.

A Bosch Kiox display unit delivers all relevant data, and for a one-time activation fee, you can access a motor lock that makes your e-bike virtually useless to thieves.

The Cargone comes equipped with a microSHIFT Advent 9-Speed transmission that sports a single chainring to keep you rolling smoothly on Schwalbe 20” tires with their Pick-up model in the front and a Moto-Xs tire in the rear.

Another great feature is that this e-cargo bike offers one-size-fits-all compatibility for riders from 147cm to 196cm. The unique stem design works in reverse to other adjustable stems and enables you to set a proper lower/shorter or higher/longer fit.

Cargone’s patent-pending pre-set seat system, combined with the 200mm dropper post with four pre-sets and theft protection, lets you adjust the seat height for all family members — all without tools.

Out on the road, this e-cargo bike is very easy to handle thanks to the 20-inch wheels which makes for a low centre of gravity.

The Cargo Line motor quickly and smoothly propels you up to 32kph, and the Suntour Mobie A32-Cargo front suspension fork with lock-out, made especially for cargo bikes, helps keep things smooth. The Magura MT5 4-piston brakes deliver reliable stopping power as well. 

Additional standard equipment includes the powerful Roxim lighting that’s always on with a 13-watt light-up front offering hi/low beams, along with rear lighting that shines even brighter when you touch the brakes. Reflective accents add 360° visibility.

A wide and robust steel kickstand delivers extra stability, and an Abus Café front wheel lock offers a quick solution to secure your e-cargo bike for short stops. Cargone also offers optional theft-proof fasteners for all components exposed to theft. 

Following our test period, it was hard to return the Cargone. My 5-year-old daughter and I truly enjoyed riding it around Montréal.

The Canadian-made Cargone Solution Dual Longtail is an e-cargo bike model that’s well-adapted to the mobility challenges of everyday life in the city. It seems that the company’s mission, to replace family vehicles, has been accomplished.

The SRP is $8,300 (as tested), and for more information please visit here.