Sunday, August 23, 2009

Cargo Bikes

Another option in getting your goods where you're going is a cargo bike. They seem to be the perfect option for someone with children, someone that uses their bike for grocery shopping or getting equipment to work, a person that lives somewhere flat, &/or a person with a couple thousand to drop on a bike. I think they look super fun & really convenient (just not for me & these Seattle hills).


Metrofiets are handmade in Portland, OR


Bakfiets are pricey & foreign, but can be bought at specialty bike shops like Clever Cycles (Portland), Rain City Bikes (Vancouver, BC), and Dutch Bike Co. (Seattle) .


Joe Bike sells a variety of cargo bikes in varying costs & uses; Portland based of course.


Yuba Bikes sell in the states, but are German based & reasonably priced.


Madson Cycles are another stylish option & available across the US.


Christiana Bikes also seem nice, though I'm not sure they are available outside the EU.

Other resources include: Bikefix & Cargo Bikes (the list).
Posted by Dottie at 8:40 AM
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 24, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    They do look amazing, but you must end up with Superman's/Wonder Woman's thighs if you fill up those baskets & then try and cycle anywhere! I think I'll stick to my little wicker basket... ;)

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  2. Frits BAugust 24, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Also not available in the US - yet - but definitely interesting is this Dutch project: www.feetz.nl. The website is in Dutch only, but the pics speak for themselves. Some importer should pick this up.

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  3. Frits BAugust 24, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    BTW, Yuba is German, located in Bonn, see www.yubaride.com and review in VeloVision of March 2008.

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  4. DottieSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Thighs of steal for sure!

    Thanks for the tip Frits B, I'll change that now.

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