FF20 CUV: A Real Family Experience – Why One Italian Family Barely Uses Their Car Anymore

A powerful longtail e-bike, impressive real-world range, and enough carrying capacity for everyday family life — one Italian rider shares why the FF20 CUV has become his family's go-to way of getting around the city.

For many families, an e-bike is more than just a way to enjoy a weekend ride. It can become a practical alternative to the car — for getting around town, running errands, taking the kids somewhere, or simply enjoying the freedom of riding together.

That is exactly what happened with one FAFREES FF20 CUV owner in Italy.

After spending time with the bike, he shared a detailed review covering everything from build quality and hill-climbing performance to range, handling and everyday practicality.

And perhaps the most telling part of his experience is this:

“Io ed i miei figli la adoriamo e praticamente non usiamo più la macchina per gli spostamenti in città.”

“My children and I absolutely love it, and we practically don't use the car anymore for getting around the city.”

That is a powerful real-world endorsement of what a longtail e-bike can offer when it is designed around everyday family life.

Built for Everyday Family Life

The FF20 CUV was designed around a simple idea: make one e-bike capable of handling more of the things people normally need a car for.

Its modular longtail frame provides plenty of space for passengers and cargo, while the bike's 200 kg maximum load capacity makes it suitable for much more than a typical commuter bike.

The customer highlighted the bike's robustness and overall quality:

“La bici è davvero ottima: robusta, ben verniciata e potente quanto basta...”

“The bike is really excellent: robust, well painted, and powerful enough...”

That combination of a strong frame and practical carrying capacity makes the FF20 CUV particularly well suited to family transportation, daily shopping and urban errands.

With the appropriate accessories, the rear area can be configured for carrying children or cargo, making the bike adaptable to different daily needs.

Enough Power for Unexpected Climbs

One of the most interesting parts of the review is the customer's experience in hilly terrain.

He wrote:

“A pieno carico fai delle salite che non ti aspetti.”

“Even fully loaded, you can climb hills that you wouldn't expect.”

The FF20 CUV uses a 48V rear-drive motor with 250W sustained output and up to 750W peak power, delivering up to 75 Nm of torque.

But the important part isn't simply the number on the specification sheet. The bike uses a torque sensor, which means the motor assistance responds naturally to how much force the rider applies to the pedals.

This makes a noticeable difference when riding with a heavier load or approaching a hill. Instead of simply providing a fixed level of assistance, the motor works with the rider to deliver smooth and responsive power.

For a family cargo bike, that matters. Carrying children, groceries or other cargo can make hills considerably more challenging on a conventional bicycle. The FF20 CUV is designed to make those situations much easier.

Real-World Range That Goes a Long Way

Range is one of the biggest concerns when choosing an e-bike for everyday transportation.

The FF20 CUV addresses this with a dual-battery system. Depending on the configuration, it can be equipped with two removable batteries providing a combined capacity of up to 1,440 Wh.

The official range is up to 140–170 km, depending on the battery configuration and riding conditions.

Interestingly, the customer also shared his own real-world experience:

“L'autonomia reale (pas3) è vicina ai 100 km!”

“The real-world range at PAS 3 is close to 100 km!”

Real-world range naturally depends on factors such as rider weight, terrain, temperature, wind, riding style and assistance level. But his experience gives a useful perspective on what the FF20 CUV can deliver outside laboratory conditions.

For families using an e-bike for multiple trips throughout the week, having two removable batteries can also make charging more convenient. Instead of having to recharge the entire bike in one place, the batteries can be removed for charging.

Surprisingly Agile for a Large E-Bike

A longtail cargo bike naturally looks larger than a conventional city e-bike. So you might expect it to feel difficult to maneuver.

But this was not the experience of our Italian rider.

He specifically praised the bike's agility:

“Un altro punto a favore è l'agilità fuori dal comune per una bicicletta così grande.”

“Another major advantage is its exceptional agility for such a large bicycle.”

This is an important part of the FF20 CUV experience.

The bike combines a longtail design with 20 × 3.0-inch tires, which provide a wide contact patch and additional grip on different surfaces. Whether riding through city streets, over cobblestones or along gravel paths, the wider tires help provide stability and traction.

The result is a bike that can carry considerably more than a standard e-bike without feeling unnecessarily cumbersome.

Do You Really Need a Gear System?

One of the customer's initial concerns was actually something the bike does not have.

He wrote:

“Mi preoccupava un po' la mancanza di un cambio ma mi rendo conto che se ne può fare benissimo a meno.”

“I was a little concerned about the lack of gears, but I have realized that you can easily do without them.”

The FF20 CUV uses a single-speed drivetrain rather than a traditional derailleur and multi-speed cassette.

For an everyday utility bike, this can have some practical advantages. There are fewer components to adjust, fewer shifting mechanisms to maintain, and a simpler riding experience.

Combined with the torque-sensing pedal assistance and strong motor torque, the single-speed setup can work particularly well for urban transportation.

Rather than constantly thinking about which gear to select, the rider can simply pedal naturally and let the motor provide the assistance needed.

Comfort Matters When You're Carrying More

Family and cargo bikes are often used for longer rides, so comfort becomes especially important.

The FF20 CUV combines a 60 mm suspension fork with a suspension seatpost, helping absorb bumps and vibration from the road.

Its wide 20 × 3.0-inch puncture-resistant tires also provide additional cushioning and traction.

This combination is useful not only on rougher roads, but also when carrying heavier loads. A comfortable bike is much more enjoyable when the ride involves children, shopping or other cargo.

Confident Braking Under Load

A heavier bike carrying additional weight needs dependable braking.

The FF20 CUV comes equipped with front and rear hydraulic disc brakes and 180 mm brake rotors.

Hydraulic braking provides strong and controlled stopping performance, which is particularly important when riding with passengers or cargo.

The bike is also equipped with front and rear lights with brake lights, helping improve visibility during everyday road use.

Together with its EN15194, CE and E-Mark certifications, the FF20 CUV is designed as a practical, road-ready family e-bike.

A Family E-Bike That Can Replace More Car Trips

Perhaps the most meaningful part of this customer's review isn't a technical specification.

It is this:

“Io ed i miei figli la adoriamo e praticamente non usiamo più la macchina per gli spostamenti in città.”

“My children and I absolutely love it, and we practically don't use the car anymore for getting around the city.”

That is exactly the kind of everyday use case the FF20 CUV was designed for.

School runs, shopping, commuting, visiting friends, carrying children or simply heading out for a weekend ride — a longtail e-bike can take on many of the short trips that would otherwise require a car.

And when the bike is capable of carrying up to 200 kg, offers dual-battery range, strong hill-climbing performance and a comfortable ride, it becomes more than just an e-bike.

It becomes part of the family's everyday transportation.

More Than Just a Cargo Bike

The FF20 CUV combines several features that are difficult to find together in one e-bike:

• Up to 170 km claimed range with dual batteries
• 250W sustained / 750W peak motor output
• Up to 75 Nm of torque
• Torque-sensor pedal assistance
• 200 kg maximum load capacity
• 20 × 3.0-inch puncture-resistant tires
• Front suspension and suspension seatpost
• Frenos de disco hidráulicos
• Front and rear lights with brake lights
• Modular longtail design
• Foldable handlebar for easier storage
• EN15194 + CE + E-Mark certifications

But specifications only tell part of the story.

The real test is what happens when the bike leaves the product page and becomes part of someone's daily life.

In this case, the answer from our Italian rider is simple:

“Insomma la consigliamo vivamente e la ricompreremmo domani stesso.”

“In short, we highly recommend it and would buy it again tomorrow.”

The FF20 CUV: Ready for Everyday Adventures

A good family e-bike should not feel like a compromise.

It should have enough power for hills, enough range for everyday trips, enough carrying capacity for real family needs, and enough comfort to make riding enjoyable.

The FF20 CUV brings these elements together in one practical longtail design.

And as this rider's experience shows, the biggest benefit may be what happens after you start riding it regularly: some journeys that once required a car simply don't anymore.

Less driving. More riding. More time together.

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