The Highlander

Cargo touring bike for camping and mountains

Q: What makes the Highlander cargo travel bike stand out?

Robustness: Mäx & Mäleon Travel bikes are built for durability and can handle rough roads. They feature mountain‑bike tires and handlebars and can tackle steep, rocky trailsride. Stabilität: Three Räders as well as a Sports Chassis with spring-loaded tilt technology makes even rough paths easy to beride. Comfort: An upright seating position, sprung Sattelstützen and plenty of space for Gepäck ensure a pleasant riding feel without compromise even on long distances. Passenger seat: The Passenger Bike travel bike offers a seat for children and adult passengers, enabling travel for two or three on a cargo bike. Versatile equipment: Mäx & Mäleon Travel bikes typically have multiple mounting points for racks, fenders, lights and other useful accessories. Kräftiger Motor: Germany's stärkster cargo bike motor with 112 Nm and a reliable Rohloff or 3×3 gearbox makes both steep climbs and flat routes easy to tackle.

Q: When is a touring bike the right choice?

Für extended bike trips: If you plan to be on the bike for several days or even weeks, a touring bike is the ideal choice. Für viel Gepäck: If you want to carry a lot of gear and provisions, a touring bike provides ample space. Für different terrains: Touring bikes are versatile and suitable for both paved roads and unpaved paths.

Through the Alps on a cargo bike? Over forest paths and gravel tracks? With passengers, a tent and full camping gear? Our HIGHLANDER removes all limits: cargo bike, trekking bike and mountain bike become one – the cargo travel bike for every route and elevation!

Go touring

Together on the road

When the sun comes out and wanderlust hits, load the kids, partner or dog onto the travel bike, toss in the camping gear – and off you go! What could be better than letting the a breeze rush past your ears together while chatting relaxed?

Whether as a cargo mule, escort vehicle, family carriage or dog mobile: The Highlander überzeugt with its unique combination of relaxed dynamics and practical comfort.

With the PASSENGER BIKE you can carry small and large people on the seat bench with luggage compartment, and with the TRANSPORTER BIKE strap your gear easily onto the deck. Thanks to the Sports Chassis’s turbo motor and tilt tech, you glide through blooming scenery and endless horizons to any summit.

Conquer the hill

Cargo touring bike for all routes

Power and range for every climb

Once you sit in the saddle and finally losgeride, the altitude fever soon hits you: Where is the next mountain? Our powerful e-motor pushes you up any serpentine or 30% incline with 120 Nm torque.

With a single battery charge you can cover a solid 50 to 70 kilometers and crazy elevation gain in Alpine caliber. Chase the horizon – find your peak!

Sports Chassis for any weather & terrain

Countless dreamy bike routes let you ride casually and relaxed. The sun isn’t always out – and beyond the road the adventure continues!

Your Mäx & Mäleon touring bike carries you with sprung lean‑technology, all‑weather off‑road tires and a mountain‑bike handlebar over uncut meadows, root‑laden forest paths and dirty gravel tracks. And that in rain, snow, wind and clouds. No pain in the backside, but a big grin on your face!

Camping deluxe

All in, on, around and on top

Our motto is: More & than or. On the road it means: To hell with minimalism and endless sacrifice! We want more gear, more fun, more comfort – Bikepacking like a Boss!

In your HIGHLANDER you can just toss in everything for sleeping, cooking, playing, swimming, fishing, chilling and so on, click it, pack it on and strap it down – and then seek the wide, good, beautiful. Off on vacation!

Depending on the edition, you can even add children, partners, dogs. Your Mäx & Mäleon is the ideal alternative to a caravan and the perfect companion vehicle for group bike trips.

LIFELONG COMPANION

SUSTAINABLE, HIGH-QUALITY & FLEXIBLE

A good life is a long, long bike trip – so you need to be fully equipped the whole way. We rely on expert handwork and premium components, delivering top quality with the smallest ecological footprint. All parts can be repaired or replaced without fuss when needed, and sourced as locally as possible.

All bikes from Mäx & Mäleon are built modularly, giving you lasting flexibility – depending on how your life circumstances change: there’s the right seat for every age – and if you want, you can even swap the passenger compartment for an empty cargo area. That’s truly sustainable mobility!

THE TOURING BIKE AT ITS TOUGHEST

Alpine cross by cargo bike 2023

443 kilometers – 5,535 meters of climbing. In summer 2023 we put our cargo touring bike through the year's most fun endurance test, redefining the term »steep going«: from Garmisch‑Partenkirchen over Fern Pass, Reschen Pass, Via Claudia Augusta, Passo Campozzin and Lake Garda to Lago di Ledro in Italy.

In these videos we document what we experienced and how the motor, battery, tilting system, brakes and gears performed.

It fits perfectly with my life in the mountainous, snow‑covered Black Forest. Especially on longer rides it’s very comfortable.

Denis H.

The Mäx & Mäleon is very sporty thanks to the brilliant tilting technology for ride. It has a massive payload. We’ve handled big shopping trips, deliveries and even equipment transports like lawn mowers with it. The ultimate dog‑run extension machine. When our sporty Appenzeller needs a break, it can be comfortably ride. Multifunctional! Next week we’re heading to Holland with the Mäx & Mäleon .

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Convincing handling: in the city, forest, uphill and downhill, solo or loaded!

Jan J.

It's fun to ride with Mäx & Mäleon !

Süddeutsche Zeitung

The only lightweight trike with sophisticated tilting technology

Logistra Praxismagazin

FAQ: CARGO TOURING BIKE

What is a cargo touring bike?

A cargo touring bike is a cargo bike designed for long trips and carrying lots of luggage. Compared to other bike types like trekking bikes or mountain bikes, a cargo touring bike is sturdier, more comfortable, and offers greater luggage capacity.

What makes the Highlander cargo travel bike stand out?

Robustness: Mäx & Mäleon Travel bikes are built for durability and can handle rough roads. They feature mountain‑bike tires and handlebars and can tackle steep, rocky trailsride.
Stabilität: Three Räders as well as a Sports Chassis with spring-loaded tilt technology makes even rough paths easy to beride.
Comfort: An upright seating position, sprung Sattelstützen and plenty of space for Gepäck ensure a pleasant riding feel without compromise even on long distances.
Passenger seat: The Passenger Bike travel bike offers a seat for children and adult passengers, enabling travel for two or three on a cargo bike.
Versatile equipment: Mäx & Mäleon Travel bikes typically have multiple mounting points for racks, fenders, lights and other useful accessories.
Kräftiger Motor: Germany's stärkster cargo bike motor with 112 Nm and a reliable Rohloff or 3×3 gearbox makes both steep climbs and flat routes easy to tackle.

What is the difference between cargo touring bikes and trekking bikes?

While trekking bikes are also suitable for longer tours, cargo touring bikes are even more robust and designed for more luggage. Trekking bikes are often a bit lighter and more agile, whereas touring bikes focus more on comfort and stability.

When is a touring bike the right choice?

Für extended bike trips: If you plan to be on the bike for several days or even weeks, a touring bike is the ideal choice.
Für viel Gepäck: If you want to carry a lot of gear and provisions, a touring bike provides ample space.
Für different terrains: Touring bikes are versatile and suitable for both paved roads and unpaved paths.