Test result preview
Product description of the manufacturer
The BikePeak Sugarloof bike tow rope was developed specifically for use when cycling with children and offers a robust solution for towing children’s bikes on longer tours or on inclines. Instead of relying on an elastic system, the manufacturer uses a high-quality Kevlar rope, which is known for its extreme tensile strength and tear resistance. This enables direct and stable power transmission – without the typical yielding effects of elastic ropes. The rope is approx. 2.5 metres long and is securely attached to both bikes using an aluminium carabiner. It is simple to use and suitable for both short and long periods of use.
Overall, the Sugarloof rope provides a practical, stable and reliable towing aid for family outings by bike. The yellow tow rope is not always clearly visible in practice; it would be desirable if there were more signal colours.
Advantages
- Extremely tear-resistant Kevlar rope
- Simple attachment with carabiners
- Ideal for children’s bikes on tours
Disadvantages
- Yellow pull rope not always easily recognisable in practice
The first impression
Packaging and contents
Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
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Remark
Score achieved*
Product protection
Carton is stable, the product is sufficiently protected
Points
Sustainability Packaging
Unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided, the packaging is made entirely of cardboard
Points
Package contents & scope
Complete
Points
Instructions for use
Assembly instructions are unfortunately only available in English
Points
TOTAL
98
Points
Weighting: 20%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
The BikePeak Sugarloof tow rope impresses as soon as it is unpacked with its very well thought-out and sustainable packaging. It is particularly positive to emphasise that no additional plastic packaging was used – a real plus point in terms of sustainability. In addition to the pull rope, a total of three Velcro fasteners for attaching the pulley and two spacers were also included in the package. A printed instruction manual was also included, clearly and comprehensibly explaining how to attach it to adult and children’s bikes. However, it should be mentioned that these are only available in English. Overall, the product leaves a high-quality, well thought-out and user-friendly impression that combines functional design and environmental awareness.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
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Remark
Score achieved*
Visual appearance
Simple but functional design
Points
Processing
The workmanship of the tow rope and accessories is very high quality
Points
Stability
The rope makes a very stable impression
Points
Sustainability of the product
No information from the manufacturer
Points
TOTAL
93
Points
Weighting: 20%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
The BikePeak Sugarloof tow rope impresses with its functional and technically sophisticated design, which is specially designed for use when transporting children by bike. The rope is made of high-strength Kevlar, a material known for its exceptional tensile strength, abrasion resistance and durability. The quality of workmanship is consistently high: both the rope itself and the mounted aluminium carabiner are neatly finished and sturdily mounted. Particularly noteworthy is the robust plastic take-up pulley on which the rope is wound ex works. This not only protects the material during transport, but is also equipped with an integrated retraction mechanism. This keeps the rope slightly taut at all times during use, which makes handling much easier and effectively prevents tangling or sagging. The visual design is simple but functional – the product deliberately avoids unnecessary design elements and instead focusses on robust functionality and clear user orientation.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
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Remark
Score achieved*
Material strength
The rope demonstrated high tensile strength and tear resistance in the practical test
Points
Water resistance
The tow rope also showed no negative changes in the water test
Points
Fastening security on the bike
The fastening holds optimally
Points
Easy to attach and remove
The tow rope can be attached quickly thanks to the Velcro fasteners supplied
Points
Visibility in poor lighting conditions
In practice, visibility was not always good due to the yellow colour
Points
TOTAL
96
Points
Weighting: 45%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
In the comprehensive practical test, the BikePeak Sugarloof tow rope was fully convincing in almost all test categories. In the material strength test, the Kevlar rope withstood all load levels without any visible damage or structural weaknesses – it remained dimensionally stable and fully functional, even at maximum tensile load. The rope also proved to be absolutely resistant to water: it did not absorb any water, dried quickly and showed no material changes.
The fastening security on the bike was also impeccable. The supplied carabiner could be securely and firmly attached to the seat post and held reliably even under tensile load. Attaching and removing the cable was intuitive, quick and possible without tools – a clear plus point for suitability for everyday use.
The only point of criticism was in the area of visibility in low light conditions: Due to the yellow colour, the rope was not consistently easy to see at dusk or in the shade, which slightly weakened the otherwise very good rating in this area. Overall, however, the practical test confirmed excellent functionality and safety – the product fully fulfils its intended purpose.
Test plan
You can find a detailed insight into the evaluation criteria of the practical part of the test and the distribution of points here. If you are also interested in the evaluation of our other test criteria, please read our document on the evaluation process.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
Finally, we analyse how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it?
Finally, we analyse how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it?
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Remark
Points achieved*
Price / performance ratio
Very good performance in the mid-price segment
Points
TOTAL
80
Points
Weighting: 15%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
Prices of up to €34.99 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very cheap products are available from as little as € 9.58 . The BikePeak tow rope is therefore currently in the middle price segment with a price of € 19.37. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is very good.
Overall result
Weighting
Points achieved*
1. packaging & contents
20%
Points
2. product processing & appearance
20%
Points
3. in the practical test
45%
Points
4. price/performance ratio
15%
Points
TOTAL
Points
*Themaximum score is 100 points
