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Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Hauling Cargo and GearStrengths
1500W vs 665W avg
450 lbs vs 356 lbs avg
9 features vs 7 features avg
32 mph vs 27 mph avg
Weaknesses
83 lbs vs 72 lbs avg
Compared with 58 similarly priced models ($674–$1,124), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 58 similarly priced e-bikes ($674–$1,124), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The 2026 TST R7 Cargo Edition is a cargo electric bike listed at $899. Manufacturer specs put it at 1500W of rated motor power, a claimed 65 mile range, and a 32 mph top speed, at 83 lbs.
Next to the 58 other electric bikes in its price band ($674–$1,124), its strongest numbers are motor power (1500W vs 665W avg), payload capacity (450 lbs vs 356 lbs avg), and included features (9 features vs 7 features avg). The tradeoff is weight (83 lbs vs 72 lbs avg).
Full Specifications
2026 TST R7 Cargo Edition
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Geared Hub
- Nominal Power
- 1500 W
- Torque
- 90 Nm
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Amp-Hours
- 15 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 65 mi104.6 km
- Charge Time
- 5-6 h
- Removable Battery
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Shifter
- Shimano 7 Speed
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
Utility
- Weight
- 82.7 lbs37.5 kg
- Max Load
- 450 lbs204.1 kg
- Rear Rack
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- Lights
- Display
- LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Cargo
- Top Assist Speed
- 32 mph51.5 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x4.0
- Tire Category
- Fat
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Min Seat Height
- 31.5"80 cm
- Standover Height
- 31.2"79.2 cm
- Overall Length
- 61.5"156.2 cm
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