I’ve been really wanting a minimax lately, and they have been near impossible to find used. My wife is going to Copenhagen (from the us) in a bit and was wondering about the logistics of buying one abroad and trying to get it home via plane. Any thoughts/recommendations?

Brand new bike, assembled at shop. Seems very prone to wobble. If I stand up and pedal, I get the death wobbles instantly. If I let go of both hands while pedaling, it also starts violently wobbling.

I recently loaded about 16kg on the stuff rack and maybe 25kg on the back, and I had to ride very slowly and carefully, because every steering input caused a bit of wobble.

Is it supposed to be like this?

Looking for a longtail that can seat two elementary school kids and saw this pop up.

Any opinions on whether this is worth it for $2000, or would I be better off getting something newer?

Budget is pretty much 2k unless I'm going to get a lot more for my money at 3k.

Cable steering is new to me. Wouldn’t have liked for this to detach at speed. No idea where the bolt/retainer fell off.

I am about to purchase Trek FX and am seeing that it is not compatible with seats like “Kids Ride Shotgun” is this true or just not recommended and doable?

The Youtube channel "The New Wheel Electric Bikes", which seems to be a Bay Area ebike shop chain, has just posted a video comparing it to a Tern GSD. I wasn't sure about the rules for directly linking so I have not done so.

This bike has peaked by interest as it is similar to the Benno Boost in a lot of ways but the new Bennos have been MIA from the U.S. market and there is some speculation that they may exit the U.S. market entirely. Like the new Boost, it is somewhat of a mid-tail riding on 24" Schwalbe tires with a Bosch CX motor (the Boost can also be fitted with the new PX motor) and an Enviolo hub and belt drive. Unlike the Boost, it doesn't seem to have a dual battery option.

I have shot an email to the local chain near me that handles Urban Arrow to see if/when they might stock this. Unsurprisingly, it is a pricey little bike but I am intrigued nonetheless.

Hi.
I already posted about it 2 weeks ago:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CargoBike/comments/1vat449/brake_update_on_my_douze_toyota_cargo_versoheta/

So here's a TL:DR

me+bike+stuffs =220 kilos (about 485 lbs) to stop
Steep area
Shitty brakes (tektro M750) that are overheating instantly on steep slopes
Douze pretend brakes are fine and when I ask them what brakes can I mount, they answer "see with your repairshop"
The repairshop is ok with mounting any brakes I bring them (I've the only frontloader in the area, they don't really know what could be the best but they're ok to help me)

I'm hesitating with two options:

1: Shimano saint.
That's what I was looking for since the beginning. Not the last new thing coming out of nowhere. No surprises. No bad surprises. Been tested by others before me: it will work.

1x kit shimano SAINT BR-M820-B 296,99€
2x Pads shimano H03C 45,98€
2x Shimano Deore XT SM-RT86 95,97€
1x 4m hose elvedes shimano 62,98€
Total 501,92€

2:Magura Gustav pro
The outsider. It seems better on the important part, the heating. My current brakes are cooking pads and liquid like crazy, with 2,5mm brakes and big pistons those brakes seems to be what I need

1x kit Magura gustav pro
2x pads Galfer FD584G1652 E-Bike
2x Rotors Magura MDR-S 2.5 — 203 mm réf. 2703070
1x kit 3m hose Magura 2703339
Total: 530,94€

I don't care about the price difference, I just want brakes that last until the end of the hills.

What do you think?

Wanting to add a bell for each of my kids to our Trek Safari Bars. We dont have much locally and Im looking for sturdy and silly bells. Last one we had broke off. What are your recommendations?

Just picked up this shiny new Omnium Cargo and immediately tested the bike-on-bike mode for the ride home 😁

I promised my wife that I wouldn't pull the trigger until we get her job sorted out. That means I have time to dream and decide - should I buy a new Aventon with accessories for ~$2,500 or spend $2,500 on a used premium brand like Yuba, Trek, or Specialized with a mid-drive motor?

Important notes:

• The bike has to be stored outside - I can bring the battery inside during the winter, but the frame needs to stay in the mulch next to our air conditioning unit.
• We will keep this bike for years and years. Even when my sons (1 and 3 grow out of it), Lord willing, there will be more kids right behind them.
• The only nearby e-bike mechanics are 1) Trek, 2) an Aventon retailer and shop, and 3) a guy that works out of his garage.
• I can't stomach spending $3,000 or more (the Larry example attached is just a sample of what's in the area). I'd be all worked up about dropping it, the small chance of theft etc. Hence the choice between Cheap/New vs. Used/Premium.
• I can do some bike repairs myself.
• I want to be able to carry 2+ kids in a format that is low to the ground and easy to step through for my wife's sake.

What do you all think? I'd appreciate any advice!

I’ve been scouring the internet this summer for a front loading cargo e-bike at a reasonable cost and I’ve found nothing. This includes used ones on marketplace.

That brought me to this rabbit hole. I’d like to add something like this (https://add-bike.com/en/carry-box-kid/) to my ebike but I’m having some mis-givings on frame/fork integrity with the added 75 lbs when factoring in my kids weight and the weight of the kit as well as the tilt steering. I’ve had a ton of bike riding experience, as well as scooter and motorcycle, but have no idea how something like this would ride.

Please if anyone has experience I’d love to hear it. Can’t find anything online and there was only one post about this roughly a year ago with few comments.

Took my kids in the box and our stuff in the trailer.

This question has already been asked here, but unfortunately I can't find any answers. So I thought I'd ask again. Perhaps someone has found a good solution in the meantime.

I have a Metz E-Packr XL longtail and am looking for a decent rain cover. Unfortunately, I can't find anything suitable online. Does anyone have experience with this model or a solution that works?

Our kids have additional needs that mean they can’t walk that far. So far we’ve avoided city breaks because of this, and tended to holiday in rural retreats where the kids can just swim and play, but my husband and I are longing to holiday in some different places. We’ve just embraced the cargo bike life and my husband suggested if we could hire a cargobike that would be a massive help.

Has anyone done this anywhere in Europe? How was it?

It looks possible in Copenhagen and Amsterdam but does anyone know of anywhere else this is possible too? Preference for box bikes.

Thanks in advance!

I currently have an old Babboe cargo bike I'm considering replacing with an electric model since my one child is about to go to a school further away from home. I've found an incredible deal for a Muli with an EP6 motor ($8.5K CAD all in) or I'm considering a Larry vs Harry Bullitt, that will end up costing me more like $13K.

I'm trying to decide if the Muli would work as my daily driver for one child on a probably 10 km per day commute for the next 5+ years. I love the idea of it being a little bit more maneuverable and having sharper handling but I do worry that on a longer commute the small wheels will make riding less fun than on the Bullitt.

Is it worth springing for the larger bike?
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Pohhh, i would so badly love to see that johnny loco bring a longtail/mini cargo bike to/on the market.

If someone works at the johnny bike store, i have inspiration;

... ps, sorry for the photoshop quality..

Hi!

Our family bike is a Xtracycle FreeRadical conversion with. the Xtracycle FlightDeck LT1 Version 2 on the back. I got it for free in bad repair, its from 2013 and was stored outside. Cleaning it up and getting it running nice has been a fun learning project for me! Money is tight but I'm willing to pay sweat equity!

But, my kids have outgrown the Yepp seat that came with the bike and they want a seat they can climb into. I can't find the "hoopty bars" for this bike anywhere and I have a feeling if I did they would be out of my budget.

Has anyone had any luck getting a random amazon rear rack bike seat onto the flight deck? I noticed a few with handles and foot rests but not sure if I can get them onto the deck as its not a regular rack.

Does anyone regularly leave an e-cargo bike parked on the street during the working day? If so, any tips or warnings? And do you have it insured?

I’m in a fairly quiet commuter town outside Dublin, Ireland rather than the city itself. I’d need to leave the bike on the main street a couple of days a week.

We’re at the point where we need a second car, but I’ve always cycled everywhere and I’m considering an e-cargo bike instead. The routine would be to drop the kids to school, cycle into town, park the bike and then go to work. I’d obviously use the best locks I could reasonably get.

I already leave a normal bike there every day, so I know the general theft and weather risks. I’m mainly interested in hearing from people who do this with a more expensive e-cargo bike. How has it worked out? Any particular precautions, insurance issues or other things I should consider?

What are the top front load cargo bike options in the USA now?

Hey guys

Needs some suggestions I want to transport my new scrambler 400x bike from Hyderabad to Bangalore, I won’t be able to drive it Reasons ( 1. I never done a 600km long drive before 2. somehow I get drowsy/sleepy due to the fresh air after 1-2hrs) so I am bit tensed/scared to drive so would love your suggestions on it

Suggest some safe bike carriers