Interesting idea, but it still has TOO much in common with a racing bike. For cargo NOTHING beats a bakfiet(box bike). The one I'll be getting can carry over 300 lbs in the front basket(big enough for 4 children to sit) and almost 100 on the back rack. So 6 could ride.
For cycling to really take off we have to drop the current cycling culture. So that means not pushing the racing type bikes but rather the more upright comfortable bikes popular in the Netherlands. Or be happy with the 1% now.
@ScubaSteve6785 I use the bike for touring and granted your not going 15 mph but it rides easy and handles great. I've taken mine on a couple road trips and it will carry every you need plus.
Love the bike. I bought mine and love it.it handles great for me.changed out the seat and handlebar to fit me better, but I use it for grocery shopping.was able to mount a pet carrier on back and ride my dogs around town,By the way they love it
I know a few people that have big dummy's and I like.the trek much better.
The front rack could have been attached to the frame and not the fork.. to improve low speed handling with even a light load.
Also, load carrying bikes need a low gear of less than 20" for hills with headwinds.. My load carrying bike have 15" to 19" gears and they do get used..
I'm more excited about the 2011 Sun Bicycle's Atlas Cargo.. it is a chromoloy transport bike that uses the xtracycle system at a street price of $550-700... for a complete bike. Review that.
Thanks for the review, your enthusiasm for this cargo bike is obvious! It would be nice to mention if you notice any frame flex when hauling loads or if it's totally solid.
How much does it weigh???
Socrates1320 1 month ago
Interesting idea, but it still has TOO much in common with a racing bike. For cargo NOTHING beats a bakfiet(box bike). The one I'll be getting can carry over 300 lbs in the front basket(big enough for 4 children to sit) and almost 100 on the back rack. So 6 could ride.
For cycling to really take off we have to drop the current cycling culture. So that means not pushing the racing type bikes but rather the more upright comfortable bikes popular in the Netherlands. Or be happy with the 1% now.
harshbarj 1 month ago
been driving with an Xtracycle for a few years and I like mine. Converted Trek bike as well.
blukatzen 1 month ago
@ScubaSteve6785 I use the bike for touring and granted your not going 15 mph but it rides easy and handles great. I've taken mine on a couple road trips and it will carry every you need plus.
danwent58 3 months ago
Love the bike. I bought mine and love it.it handles great for me.changed out the seat and handlebar to fit me better, but I use it for grocery shopping.was able to mount a pet carrier on back and ride my dogs around town,By the way they love it
I know a few people that have big dummy's and I like.the trek much better.
danwent58 3 months ago
would this bike be good for touring?
ScubaSteve6785 4 months ago
NIce bike, but it needs a full chain case..
The front rack could have been attached to the frame and not the fork.. to improve low speed handling with even a light load.
Also, load carrying bikes need a low gear of less than 20" for hills with headwinds.. My load carrying bike have 15" to 19" gears and they do get used..
cyclenut 5 months ago
I'm more excited about the 2011 Sun Bicycle's Atlas Cargo.. it is a chromoloy transport bike that uses the xtracycle system at a street price of $550-700... for a complete bike. Review that.
matthew2000tx 7 months ago
Thanks for the review, your enthusiasm for this cargo bike is obvious! It would be nice to mention if you notice any frame flex when hauling loads or if it's totally solid.
grizzledgizzard 9 months ago
it annoys me how they call 2010 made bikes, 2011
frozenskipper 11 months ago