Riese & Müller Load

18 reasons to buy

• The Riese & Müller Load comes in two versions: the Load4 60 and the slightly longer Load4 75.
• Experts consider the Load the ultimate car replacement.
• All testers praise the bike’s comfort for both rider and passengers, highlighting the “superb” full suspension.
• Riese & Müller offers extensive component customizability, such as enviolo and Rohloff hub gearing, and a huge selection of accessories for carrying cargo and kids.
• The cargo accessories are generally deemed excellent quality, user-friendly, and highly practical.
• Testers relish how quickly and easily they can switch between hauling cargo and kids.
• One tester calls the bike’s handling best-in-class, citing the surprisingly tight turning radius and responsive steering.
• Experts say the bike feels stable and safe, even when loaded with cargo at the front and rear.
• Reviewers applaud safety features such as the stable handling, quality brakes, child harnesses, and loud horn.
• A tester says the lights are well-positioned and bright.
• The bike is nicely balanced when up on the center kickstand, which is easy to deploy and stow, according to experts.
• A tester appreciates the progressive and efficient stopping power of the stock four-piston TRP brakes when carrying heavy cargo.
• This bike has height and angle-adjustable handlebars and a wide stated height range of 4’11” to 6’6”. 
• The enviolo hub’s smooth, stepless shifting impresses testers.
• In testing, the Load4 HS easily reaches 28mph on flat terrain.
• Two reviewers applaud the loud horn for use in traffic, though it could startle other users of bike paths.
• This bike's range can be doubled by fitting an optional second battery.
• Buyers can upgrade to ABS (anti-lock) brakes to maximize braking performance and safety. A tester finds the technology highly effective.