I just picked up our first pedal assisted bike. A Kona Electric Ute cargo bike. This thing is a monster weight wise, but I was able to ride it with the motor turned off without issue with my 6 year old riding on the back. With the motor on, it doesnt help at all with speed, it is a lot slower than any of my other bikes, but it erases hills and headwind completely and I imagine when I try it fully loaded, Ill be glad for the motors existence.