One of the distinctive elements of the Riese & Muller e-bikes is the option to mount a second battery on the frame, which essentially doubles the range per charge, and the Load
cargo bike looks to be a prime candidate for opting for the dual battery scheme as it's more of a workhorse than strictly a pleasure bike.
Not exact matches
That added
cargo space makes the Fit a sensible car for someone
looking for a small car that gets great gas mileage but also provides plenty of storage space, whether its to store
bikes, luggage, or even a dog or two.
Whether you're loading your kids, your
cargo or your
bike, nerf bars provide a stable place to step and create a tough
look for your truck or SUV.
In moments, the girl
looks on to these man - made intrusions into nature; in others, her presence is felt through a fire left crackling or her parked
cargo bike.
But the Kangaroo also
looks like a kid - hauling
bike, whereas the second - favorite Nihola, a classic style seen in a dozen variations in Copenhagen's streets, has a square front box that is slightly narrowed but seems to work well for human or other
cargo.
The French porteur
bike and the Dutch semi-transportfiets bicycle are two similar designs that
look and feel (mostly) like riding just about any other
bike, yet can also carry heavy or bulky loads on frame - mounted racks, and new to that mid-sized
cargo bike category is a fresh entry that adds the leverage of an electric drivetrain to create what the company calls «your new S.U.V. (Super Utility Vehicle).»
The Bamboo
Bike Project has tested the effectiveness of its bamboo
bike - sturdy,
cargo - carrying, and good
looking - at Earth Institute's Millenium Cities.
If you're really serious about pedal - powered transportation, it may be time to
look into
cargo bikes.
Yeah, they're a little clunky
looking, but
cargo bikes have developed their own culture, and a documentary in the works, Less Car More Go, aims to share that culture with the world.
We covered Taga's carrier bicycle here and here, but it's worth just one more
look at the company's concept of «continuity» - being able to use your
bike through most of the day regardless of what type of
cargo need arises.
Although a purpose - built electric
bike with all of the bells and whistles may be the best choice for some riders, others may want a large
cargo capacity, while still others may be
looking for a way to keep the
bike they love while adding an electric drive system to it.
Carrying your kids on your
bike trips can be a challenge if you don't have the right gear, but luckily, the world of
cargo bikes, bakfiets, and trailers offers plenty of choices for getting tooled up, whether you're
looking for a purpose - built bicycle or just an add - on.
The new Tern GSD
looks to be a perfect blend of electric and
cargo bikes, as it can carry several passengers & a total of about 400 pounds, without being any longer than a standard
bike.
However, if you're
looking for a fully functional
cargo bike with plenty of panache, and money is no object, Boxer Cycles is taking orders at its website, complete with a unique disclaimer: «We apologise in advance for any future astronauts that are created as a result of ownership.»
While it's so far built 70 or so early versions of its Haul - a-Day
cargo bike in its R&D department, the company is now
looking to Kickstarter to fund a major expansion of its production line, aiming to build a whopping 1000 Haul - a-Days in 2015.
Now a report from The Guardian seems to back that claim up,
looking at the rapid growth of
cargo bike delivery services in cities and towns across the UK.
Looks like they are going for more of a
cargo bike size.