Tenways: Everyday E-Bikes Beyond the Single-Speed City Commute

Tenways is an electric bicycle brand whose range makes an interesting distinction between simple city commuting and more demanding everyday journeys. Its bicycles span urban, hybrid, compact and cargo categories, giving riders several ways to match electric assistance to their route, storage space and carrying needs.

A commuting brand with a recent starting point

According to its manufacturer brand story, Tenways has headquarters in the Netherlands and a globally integrated manufacturing and supply chain. The company says its first model reached riders following successful crowdfunding in 2021. That is a documented launch milestone, rather than a reason to assign the business an unsupported founding date.

This background helps explain the brand’s everyday transport identity. Tenways presents itself through a community of e-bike users, which it calls “Tenwayers,” and an ambition to make greener travel accessible. For a prospective owner, the more useful expression of that ambition is the variety of practical bicycle formats now offered.

Understand the drivetrain before choosing the name

A belt drive is a recurring Tenways feature, but it does not describe every bicycle in the range. The official drivetrain guide lists the CGO600 Pro and CGO800S with single-speed Gates belts, while the CGO600 Plus and CGO800 Plus use Shimano eight-speed chain drivetrains. Those suffixes therefore identify a meaningful mechanical difference.

Single-speed simplicity or a choice of ratios?

The practical comparison is maintenance against gearing flexibility. Tenways explains that belts need no chain lubrication and generally require less routine drivetrain maintenance. Conventional chain gears offer different ratios for changing gradients and riding conditions. A rider choosing between Pro and Plus versions should therefore consider the actual commute, including hills and preferred pedalling rhythm.

Belt drive also does not necessarily mean single-speed. The AGO AIR belt version combines a Gates belt with a Shimano Nexus five-speed hub, while the AGO T uses a Gates belt and Enviolo stepless shifting. These configurations show how the brand extends belt-based drivetrains beyond its simpler commuters.

Choose a format that fits daily life

The European model comparison places CGO city bicycles alongside AGO hybrids, the CGO COMPACT, LONGTAIL DUO and CARGO ONE. It also distinguishes the CGO600 Pro’s active riding position from the compact model’s upright posture. Compare those everyday fit differences alongside the drivetrain, then use the BestBicycle.net Tenways page to continue exploring the brand.