Makki Load

Name: Gazelle Makki Load
Brand: Gazelle

e-cargo

Origin

The Makki Load arrived in 2021 as Gazelle's answer to the Dutch family cargo bike tradition — the "bakfiets" (box bike) culture that has replaced cars for school runs across the Netherlands. Built on a low-step aluminium frame with a large front box, it pairs Bosch's Performance Line motor with a Gates belt and Enviolo CVT hub so that carrying 50+ kg of children and groceries never involves touching a chain. Optional 800 Wh battery gives 40+ km range even under heavy load.

Specifications

Frame: Aluminium low-step; Bosch motor integrated into frame backbone; single size S(49 cm)
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Gates CDX carbon belt drive + Enviolo Heavy Duty stepless CVT hub; 50T front / 24T rear
Brakes: Tektro HD-M750 hydraulic disc, 180 mm, 4-piston, front and rear
Wheels: 20" front (Ryde Andra 40) + 26" rear (Ryde Andra 29) — mixed-wheel layout

The verdict

+Strengths

75 Nm Bosch motor handles 50+ kg cargo loads without obvious strain — the assist feels natural even fully loaded
Gates CDX belt + Enviolo CVT means zero greasy maintenance even when used daily as a family utility vehicle
800 Wh battery option provides real-world range security for cargo loads that drain batteries 2–3× faster than a solo rider

−Weaknesses

At 54.5 kg without battery, it is very heavy — parking, locking, and lifting into a garage requires planning
Single frame size limits fit; taller or shorter riders may find geometry compromised
Mixed-wheel size means front and rear tubes and tires are non-interchangeable — carry both sizes as spares