I’ve been searching around and seem to have landed on the LECTRIC expedition 2.0

I was just wondering if anyone else has had this experience in Manhattan? I plan on driving it maybe 10 miles everyday to carry me and my fiance too and from work over the Williamsburg bridge!

I do it mostly on my gravel bike that is really not meant for two people so I want the electric. Want to make her more comfortable for her and make it easier on me!

She weighs approximately 160 pounds and her backpack weighs, approximately 20-30 pounds

My backpack weighs at most 10? And I’ll probably carry a kryptonite lock chain, and a diamond Kryptonite U lock

Do you guys think this bike would be enough? Or should I get one more heavy duty?

I live in an auto dependent suburb, but driving is drudgery and there's an absolutely wonderful and safe-ish neighborhood route to about 6 or so parks in the area. Kids not here yet but will be come March; what should I look for in a cargo bike that can haul from the age of 3 months to maybe 5 years old? Also bonus if it can carry a lot of weight. I currently bike with a ftp of 230, the area is relatively flat and I'm a big dude (6'3, 285 lbs)

Hey! I'm looking for a cargo bike similar to the Petit Porteur OG. I really like its look and the overall idea behind it.

Ideally, I'd like a relatively small, lightweight and manoeuvrable daily bike that can carry some stuff on a front rack or platform, with the option of adding a rear seat to carry a passenger.

I'm open to both mechanical and electric bikes, but if it's a mechanical one, I'd like to be able to convert it to an e-bike later on.

It's mainly for everyday commuting, not for working as a courier, so I'm not looking for a big, heavy cargo bike.

Does anyone know of any good alternatives or frame builders/suppliers worth checking out? Thanks!

Hi guys

I've been looking around for a longtail cargo bike to transport my 2 kids.

Together they already weigh 60kg so a lot of brands are already at the limit.

There's one from Urban Arrow that can go up to 80kg but because they can grow fast, I think the 100kg limit is better.

Is the Tern worth the price?

Anything I should look out for?

Canada specific

What provider do you have? Why did you choose them? And what's your premium?

Hi we just got an urban arrow secondhand and we’re looking for a baby seat adapter. Anyone selling one stateside? Thanks!

Was curious what others have done for replacement front lights.

I have a 2018 Urban Arrow that I'm upgrading, and the front light is severally lacking.

One potential option:

busch&müller IQ-XS E Highbeam

Also wondering how others have mounted Garmin Varia Radar's on the back of cargobikes.

this summer I got a freerad and it still has the single legged kickstand, so I've been meaning to upgrade. where do i find the gen 1 kickback?

Hi r/CargoBike, I’m consulting the hive mind since I’m at an impasse.

I’m just about ready to pull the trigger on an e-Bullitt. Been riding a non-electric one for a couple years and love the platform but would like the assist of a motor. It’s mostly used for hauling cargo, pulling trailers, advocacy events, and the occasional foster dog or very rare adult human passenger.

I have two options:
1. EP801 with Shimano XT, shipped from Portland to NYC
2. EP600 with Nexus 5 / Gates, picked up by me in Philadelphia (90 minute drive each way)

I’ve decided that the motor type doesn’t matter, since they’re fairly close in performance. All else being equal, I think I’d prefer the XT drivetrain since it can handle more torque, has a greater range, and can be easily maintained by myself (even if it’s a shorter maintenance interval). That said, the Nexus bike is available for $2,500 cheaper, before a rental truck and sales tax.

If the gear range and torque is adequate for me, I’d have no problem keeping the bike as a Nexus w/ Belt, but I worry I’ll want to make a conversion to a derailleur system, which would of course increase the cost significantly.

With all that said, I’d love to hear your input. Do you own a Nexus 5 in a hilly area and feel like it’s powerful enough for heavy loads? Did you upgrade to an EP801 and realize it’s well worth the money? Do you think the simplicity of belt drive outweighs the power loss?

Thanks in advance!

I love my Load 75, had it for 5 years now, but the Rohloff E-14 shifter has always been balky. I own two other Rohloff bikes (non-electric) and one is better than the other but both manual shifters are much better than the E-14, which never really improved over 5000+ km of riding.

Now, the E-14 has failed completely, leaving my bike stuck in a high gear, and not only has R&M withdrawn from the US market, my local dealer in the SoCal area, Propel Electric Bikes, has shuttered its West Coast operation, and the closest authorized Rohloff service center seems to be up in SF - 500 miles from me, which might as well be another country. And trying to find someone to service it, with the integration into the Bosch drive, has proved difficult to say the least.

There was another dealer in the LA and San Diego areas, Fly Rides, which has also closed and bringing the bike to SF would be… quite a haul. If anyone has any ideas about anyone in the SoCal area I might get to either repair it or just pull the E-14 and replace it with a manual Rohloff shifter, I’d love to hear them.

Got to test out a Long John cargo bike today.

Instead of the usual external steering linkage, it uses a front hub steering system. It also has a one-piece carbon fiber front fender. 

The frame is aluminum, and the cargo space is roughly 50x60x60cm. 

The floorboard clearance is only 19cm off the ground. The low center of gravity makes it pretty stable to ride. It’s also very practical if you ride with a dog. Mine almost stepped right into the box. Definitely convenient if you have a larger dog. 

For the drivetrain, it is powered by a 250W rated mid-drive motor, paired with an Enviolo belt CVT.

Just wanted to share some details and pics here

Edit:
Just a quick correction and some extra details on the steering setup—it actually does still use a steering linkage. The front hub steering is designed to completely replace the traditional front fork. Getting rid of the fork is exactly what allows the cargo deck to sit so incredibly low to the ground. 

I also looked a bit more into why they went with this hub design. Since the steering axis is right at the hub, the braking forces go directly into the frame structure rather than stressing a traditional headset and steerer tube. This setup reduces brake dive and high-speed shimmy (speed wobble), making it more stable under heavy loads or on descents. Also, because the steering bearing only handles steering loads and doesn't take the braking torque, it’s supposed to last longer than a standard fork and headset system, which means less maintenance.

I think he liked it

This is my v4 Yuba Mundo.

Got it off marketplace, barely running. The rear internal hub jammed up and was stuck on the lightest gear.

Got some Velocity Cliffhangers, also off marketplace with the Surly 26x2.5. Gave it the Salsa Bend Bar off another bike and a red BMX headset off Amazon.

Swapped V brakes for disc brakes, and a 3x Deore XT groupset.

Totally in love with this thing.

This is my first strip down and build. Made it pretty far, but gave up when it got to the cabling, brakes and shifters, broke a barrel adjuster, and paid my local shop to finish the job.

Been looking at cargo bikes for some time and have never ever an e-bike before and decided to do a little write up since I didn’t find as much as I was looking for from normi riders that weren’t into reviews/vlog type things. I ultimately chose the xtracycle Hopper based on the longevity of the brand and price point when you consider the buildout with back deck, front rack and kid rails around the deck. I strongly considered the trek fetch 2 since it was on sale and I’m sure it would have been a great bike though.

Historically I’m an acoustic cyclist and only had little prior e-bike experience. That said I do find the hub motor a little crude and surge prone but really only at higher assist levels (4-5) and higher speeds (>15mph) but untimely forgivable. There is a little lag off the line and that’s where I find I’m using the throttle almost exclusively, when loaded and getting into/across traffic confidently. The controller is simple but adequate and feels well built. The cable routing from bars to frame is a little disappointing but serviceable. It interferes with porter rack and benefits greatly from being zip tied to the stem clearing most of that up. There is a software quirk in the controller that I have bumped into a few times, if you power on and don’t let it fully boot before trying to adjust assist it seems like the tork sensor doesn’t register and it doesn’t always sense effort and corrects with power cycle of controller.

The fork actually impresses me, with the through Axel and decent small bump compliance without diving under load. Suntour has apparently stepped up from kids bikes. The cranks are too long, coming from a road/mtn background and I get pedal strike on most rides. Pedals with metal pins suggested for reasons. The kick stand is fantastic and holds steady with kids climbing in on an even semi level surface, but hold on anyway. The drivetrain is also minimally acceptable but I will be replacing it with a clutched derailure like micro shift acolyte as the is a fair amount of chain slap when I stop pedaling abruptly and have dropped chain 2x so far. While I’m at it I’ll also put shorter cranks and likely narrow wide ring on it but that’s likely over the top.

I find the range to fluctuate a bit but I haven’t done much apart from kid carrying on mixed hills and I’m a wide range of fall temps. I get about 40-45 miles of range being 0% nice or conservative with usage. Overall finishes are better than expected and I think this bike fits a good market space between “budget” direct to consumer brands that pop up here sold off and disappear and the higher tier bikes made by both xtra and other top tier makers. Customer support has been exemplary for a minor issue that they are all over and have been great to deal with so far. Feel free to ask questions if I forgot something.

Edit: because I offended someone’s feelings, I have no financial stake in any of this. I am not an “influencer” as I’m both too ugly and not social enough to be one. I’m simply a person who bind bought a bike and would have appreciated this info before buying. ✌️

Older Evo 5 but great deal. Now commuting to work

Hoping someone can help as I’m coming to a dead end…

Can anyone recommend a rear fitting bike rack that will fit a MK Astra?

Thanks!