Anyone has experience with Cargo Bikes?

[Jelmz]

What do you guys think of Cargo Bikes?

Like these: Babboe.co.uk

It show some great potential for me to buy one.. but is it hard to cycle?

 

[jhruk]

There's a review of a Velo Cargo E250, which looks similar to the Baboe, in the latest (Feb) edition of A to B Magazine.

It doesn't appear to be on their website yet, but when it is you can download it for 99p, or take a digital subscription for not a lot more.

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Jelmez,

We don't supply the Babboe, or any 3 wheel cargo bikes but we have couple of cargo / utility bikes that may be of interest, the eZee Expedir http://cyclezee.com/ezee-expedir-utility-bikes.html and the Yuba el Mundo http://cyclezee.com/ezee-yuba-el-mundo.html, both are exceptional value right now in our winter sale which ends on Friday.

We also supply and install conversion kits that would be compatible with the Babboe.

 

[Jonah]

Reise & Muller do a couple of cargo bikes. Very nice looking but rather expensive. The Blue Label Transporter is cheaper but the Load (at this link) is more interesting.

 

[Chainring]

Watching the video on this site, I realise the battle this man has in going against the flow. He certainly has vision. Doing a conversion of the price, it would seem to be about £1800. You get some useful transport for that money. I do not know if it will ever reach these shores. I have seen an electric cargo bike in our area, complete with children in the front, but have not managed to speak to the rider.

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Chainring,

As I posted above, we have 2 versatile electric cargo / utility bikes that that a viable alternative to the car, both come in under £1800, you can check them out here http://cyclezee.com/ezee-expedir-utility-bikes.html and here http://cyclezee.com/ezee-yuba-el-mundo.html

 

[los monty]

This one at £1450 delivered is worth a look
http://www.veloelectrique.co.uk/

 

[amigafan2003]

I really fancy a cargo bike - I like the look of the Yuba el Mundo from Ezee.

I don't like riding trikes - they ride (and steer) very odd imho.

 

[Cyclezee]

I really fancy a cargo bike - I like the look of the Yuba el Mundo from Ezee.

I don't like riding trikes - they ride (and steer) very odd imho.

Hi Amigafan,

Right now we have only one remaining Yuba el Mundo in stock for £1750.

It has an orange frame and comes complete with disc brakes, wide centre stand, maple deck and matching running boards. Other Yuba accessories are available from http://www.practicalcycles.com/userimages/Yuba-Mundo-Cargo-Bike(1189623).htm

 

[Jonah]

It's a great bike. I saw someone part way through a European tour with one last year. His was non-electric but kitted up with a sound system and dynamo to power it - they were doing storytelling workshops. Looked great.

 

[Fordulike]

Looks like there's a few of those Velo Electrique cargo bikes on eBay too.
Really cool looking and I love the weatherproof canopies, which is a must for the British weather:

Velo Electrique Cargo Bikes

 

[jackhandy]

As you say - fun looking bikes; but that canopy presents a bit of a slab to headwinds: Would be better with the hoops running fore & aft IMHO.

 

[Geebee]

They are designed for hauling cargo at low speeds maximum space is more important than aerodynamics, if the wind is so strong as to be an issue you could take the plastic cover off.

 

[jackhandy]

if the wind is so strong as to be an issue you could take the plastic cover off.

You wouldn't need to, in some of the winds we've had down here this year "Where'd that go?"

 

[Cyclezee]

Upright trikes do have their uses, but personally I prefer 2 wheels.
With 2 wheels it is much easier to avoid potholes, corner, squeeze through tight gaps and they are more aerodynamic.

Of course recumbents are a different story and can be great fun.