Cargo Bikes

I'm 6ft and I went for a large on the new geo, it's a bit more of a stretch than my usual 56cm Kepler but having now tried a medium, I think I went for the right size as I feel less cramped.
If you're 6'2" then I think you should be a large even with short legs.

So to those with cargo experience - wip but does this look like death ? I’m thinking even if the suspension can handle it the front hub might not - never likely to load up with heavy stuff mind.

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i wonder if you'd be better off with a frame mount rack such as the azor pickup? how much weight are you planning on carrying?

Will I be able to preorder an omnium mini max frameset using a C2W voucher, anywhere in London?

Dahons are death to start with.

London green cycles

I thought so. No others worth a look? I like the guys at SBC

Seabass also

Which brings me to this: https://www.londongreencycles.co.uk/shop/second-hand/used/

@dst2 if you are still considering Bullitt

Seabass quoted me 2300 for frameset 🤔. Was gunna check out paradise cycles using green commute initiative

Thanks. If I had 1 kid I think I'd get a bullitt. I'm enjoying riding one. But I didn't think about bike choice before I etc etc

fair, even for 1 kid I think there are better cargo bikes out there.

Well SBC said they can't get the omnium on pre order if using C2W as there's no margin on it and it's too costly for them. Which I understand but is a shame

green commute initiative not work for you?

Yeah I have that. I didn't mention it, maybe that would have made a difference. They didn't ask which scheme I was wanting to use

Afaik green commute is better for everyone

Yeah that's what I've learned and the one I will be using. Maybe I should have told them that

Ah I seee, good luck anyway. I think Paradise cycles will accept gci if sbc don’t.

C2w doesn't work for any cargo other than maybe ua or r+m (have way more margin than others), they take more than the margin is, excluding recent new costs, so you'd be selling a bike for negativity equity.
Gci is better, but still tricky, it can wokr if you get some accessories. Some shops could do omnium on a Gci voucher but depends on the shop!

I don’t want to wait until July :(

Point taken.... it is only a prototype fitment, and as an ex firefighter, I’ve seen a few things stuck in a few places they shouldn’t be too!

Hopefully not a repost. A bit dark, someone riding their cargo bike across the Czech covid memorial

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A pal in Copenhagen has just launched a product that turns your regular pushbike into an e-cargo bike. they've got a crowdfunder here – check it out!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cargodrive-easy-install-electric-cargo-bike-kit#/

Interesting take. Problems I see with it- front wheel motor (do not like), all the weight is in one place, and you can only carry 30kg.