September 1, 2010

Cargo Biking

So how will cargo cycling fare in the next century? Will we follow the lead of Copenhagen and Amsterdam whose strong cargo biking culture sees more trips made by bicycles than cars? Time will tell, but right now more and more people are realizing that cargo biking is not just good for the environment, it is healthier, cheaper, more rewarding and more fun.

Cargo Culture Links

Longtail Cargo Bikes

Xtracycle – xtracycle.com

Surly ‘Big Dummy’– surlybikes.com

Yuba ‘Mundo’ – yubaride.com

Kona ‘Ute’ – konaworld.com

Bilenky - bilenky.com

Trailers

B.O.B. Trailers - bobgear.com

Burley Trailers – burley.com

Tony’s Trailers, BC – tonystrailers.com

Box Bikes

WorkCycles: Imported Bakfiets and more - workcycles.com

Metrofiets, Portland - metrofiets.com

Tom’s Cargo Bikes, Portland - tomscargobikes.com

Cargo Business

Soup Cycle, Portland - soupcycle.com

Bike powered coffee roasting and delivery, California - thepepperpeddler.com

Portland Christmas Tree Delivery – treesbybike.com

Birdbath: Baked Deliveries in Manhattan - buildagreenbakery.com

Organic Food Delivery in Saratosa - harvestcycle.com

Cargo Inspiration

Cargo Bike Gallery - cargobikegallery.com

Cargo Bikes in Canada - cargobike.ca

Car-free living on the road to sustainability - longwalktogreen.blogspot.com

Riding the Spine: Alaska to Patagonia off-road on cargo bikes - ridingthespine.com

DIY Open Source Cargo Bikes - tomscargobikes.com/BUILD_YOUR_OWN.php

Cycling Gypsies : dogs on cargo bikes – cyclinggypsies.wordpress.com

Tag Topics: cargo bike, Finley Fagan, Issue 47

by Finley Fagan

September 1, 2010

Latest Comments

Cargo Bikes

I'm not a Trek fan, but many people are, and so it may be worth noting that Trek has a cargo bike called the Trek Transport.

Posted by Jorge April 07, 2011 06:55:42
In-Depth

I have a feeling the lack of depth mentioned by some of the comments here is owed to confined space in a printed magazine (you remember the things made from dead trees) rather than lack of interest or knowledge on Fin's behalf. A double-page article can only appetize those who want more, not satisfy those who already know-it-all on the subject!

Posted by Thomas Arbs October 29, 2010 01:22:25
ouch!

$4750 for the Joe Bike! The workcycles bakfiets cargo bike long is cheaper and better outfitted. Also, little was said about the benefits of transporting kids who are too big for child seats (Weeride, iBert, etc..) and too young for trailer bikes. Cargo bikes are the best choice!

Posted by Gabe October 03, 2010 20:09:48
cargo bikes

I think you guys left out some good bikes that should have been reviewed instead of mentioned in passing in your cargo issue. Especially bikes with enclosed chain cases...A neat guide to buying a cargo bike appears on http://www.chicargobike@blogspot.com.

Posted by ridealot October 02, 2010 13:58:06