In this video, the Gear Fool team conducts an extensive weight capacity test on a Bakcou Mule e-bike, exploring its capabilities in challenging backcountry terrain. The experiment involves loading the bike with progressively increasing weights, starting with side pannier bags containing 20 lbs of sand, then adding a 40 lb sandbag to the rear rack, ultimately reaching a total cargo load of over 100 lbs on the bike itself. The team then attaches a single-wheel trailer and tests the bike’s performance with an additional 80 lbs, bringing the total cargo weight to 185 lbs. Throughout the test, they navigate technical switchback trails and steep inclines, demonstrating the bike’s remarkable torque and load-bearing capabilities. The video highlights the bike’s versatility for backcountry hunting, camping, and cargo transportation, while also providing practical insights into the limitations of weight and terrain complexity.
