Tenways is a relatively new name in electric bikes, having launched its first model in 2021, but the Dutch brand has expanded rapidly, with an ever-increasing range of city and hybrid ebikes sold in the UK and throughout Europe. The brand also has a growing presence in the US.
Tenways’ original city bike – which it still sells – is the CGO600. It’s a lightweight ebike, weighing 15kg, and designed for simplicity with an internal 252Wh battery, a single-speed carbon belt drive and a 40Nm rear-hub motor.
The bike was hugely popular, but the brand has continued to refine it based on feedback. “Customers wanted a detachable battery to make charging easier and they wanted gearing to help them tackle hills,” explains UK and Ireland country manager, Greg Vanner.
The new CGO600 Pro and CGO600 Plus take this feedback on board, featuring a removable 360Wh battery that’s integrated neatly into the frame and provides up to a 60-mile range.
The CGO600 Pro retains the single-speed Gates belt drive, but the CGO600 Plus swaps this for a Shimano Claris 8-speed chain-drive groupset. With prices starting at £999, they’re also very reasonably priced for premium ebikes.
The bikes include an integrated front light that’s StVZO-compliant, meaning it won’t dazzle oncoming traffic. It also comes equipped with mudguards and hydraulic disc brakes.
They incorporate a torque sensor and a neat fingertip control panel with an LED display – important details to ensure the motor delivers the right amount of power.
The CGO range is completed by the CGO800S, a step-through model designed for comfort with a suspension fork, plus a removable battery.
As with the CGO600 Pro and Plus, you can choose between a single-speed Gates belt drive, the CGO800S, or an 8-speed version, the CGO800 Plus.
Mid-drive options
While the CGO bikes all have a rear-hub motor, Tenways has also expanded into mid-drive bikes with the AGO, Vanner says.
The AGO X is more rugged, with more powerful 80Nm motors and a larger 504Wh battery. The bike is built around 10-speed Shimano gearing and a Suntour suspension fork.
Tenways calls the AGO X an SUV-style bike – it’s designed for urban errands and to take on more rugged trails for out-of-town trekking adventures, with enough power and low gearing to tackle hills with ease.
The AGO T takes the same formula, but tunes it for urban use with a step-through frame and an integrated rear rack. A Gates belt drive, paired to an Enviolo continuously variable geared hub, ensures low maintenance.
Finally, the AGO Air has a larger-capacity 561Wh battery, a 60-mile range and Shimano Cues 9-speed gearing, along with lights, mudguards and a rear rack, making it ideal for commutes and errands in hillier urban environments.
Broad UK availability
Although Tenways supplies its bikes throughout Europe from its Netherlands warehousing, Vanner says Brexit has made this more difficult for the UK market.
Tenways has set up local UK warehousing and distribution to speed up the supply of its bikes to cycle retailers and customers.
Its dealer network has grown from two retailers a couple of years ago to 85 now, spread across the UK.
Vanner sees its retailers as important, at a time when many bike brands have moved to selling direct: “We’ll continue to support our retail sales network,” he says.
“They’re important to us, offering a chance for prospective customers to see and try the bikes. They can see that they’re nice looking, well finished and in attractive colours, as well as being competitively priced.
“The dealers also offer after-sales support, adding consumer confidence in the brand,” he continues.
What’s next for Tenways?
Having established itself throughout Europe and in the US, Tenways' next plans are to become a global brand and expand its bike offering into new territories, including Australasia and the Middle East, Vanner says.
Tenways also has new models in the pipeline, with launches planned towards the end of 2025.
In early 2026, Tenways plans to offer its longtail and cargo models in the UK, which are already in high demand in Europe.
Both enable you to carry children or heavier loads, with a more powerful motor, larger battery, belt drive and Enviolo gearing, along with powerful hydraulic disc brakes.
“They’re ideal for urban riders,” says Vanner. “Particularly in London, with the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone, there are cost and environmental benefits. You can use them to transport young kids, and they’re much more cost-effective than a car.”
