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Cargo bike's front end comes off to become a stroller

Ben Coxworth March 27, 2019

While many people use cargo bikes to haul their small children from place to place, how do they cart their tykes around upon reaching their destination? Well, in the case of the Dragonfly 2in1, the kid-carrying cabin simply detaches from the rest of the bike, becoming a stroller.

The 2019 Dragonfly 2in1 will be at the Spezi specialty bike show in April

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Swiss bike shop marks 10th birthday with limited edition Ultimate e-Cargo bike

Paul Ridden March 22, 2019

If you're a business looking to cut down on local delivery costs or an active family wanting to leave the car in the driveway for the school run, electric cargo bikes can be a great fair weather ride. The latest bucket-packing two wheeler to blip on our sonar is the limited run Ultimate e-Cargo.

Obst&Gemüse + Elian Cycles Ultimate e-Cargo is described by its makers as the perfect cargo bike

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Surly's Big Easy wants to be the electric semi-trailer of the bike lane

Nick Lavars February 27, 2019

The first electric cargo bike from Minnesota bike builder Surly is a long-tailed two-wheeler fitted with Bosch’s brawniest EV drive unit, promising the kind of pulling power befitting an “18-wheeler of the cargo bike world.”

The Big Easy is billed as the “18-wheeler of the cargo bike world"

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Transforming e-bike lengthens to carry cargo

Ben Coxworth November 30, 2018

Cargo bikes may be handy for schlepping stuff around, but they're also rather long and ungainly to park, store, or use as regular commuters. That's why German product design student David Maurer-Laube created the Convercycle – it's a standard-length e-bike that folds out to haul cargo.

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Anna is Danish bike maker's striking reinterpretation of the cargo bike

Paul Ridden August 2, 2018

Copenhagen's Coh&Co says that its upcoming VeloSled – affectionately dubbed Anna – was inspired by the Inuit "qamutiik" dog sleds, but swaps pooch power for a human rider. The visually arresting cargo bicycle's extra long rack out front can transport people, the family dog and, of course, cargo.

The VeloSled has been making public appearances at trade shows since its introduction in February 2018, ...

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Cargo bike slims down when there's nothing to carry

Ben Coxworth July 10, 2018

Cargo bikes may be great for hauling your crap (or kids) around, but they can be rather ungainly when used as regular commuters. Well, the German-made muli addresses that shortcoming with a cargo basket that folds in when not in use.

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Pure Cycles gives two-wheeled cargo hauling some electric assist

Paul Ridden July 10, 2018

Pedaling an e-bike is a great alternative to taking the family car to work. But what about going shopping? Precariously balancing plastic bags on handlebars isn't recommended, and that's where cargo bikes come in handy. Or in the case of the Capacita from California's Pure Cycles, a cargo e-bike.

The Capacita has a full cargo capacity of 350 lb, with a 350 W rear hub ...

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Modular CERO electric cargo bike rides like a thoroughbred, hauls gear like a mule

C.C. Weiss April 4, 2018

Electric cargo bikes with extended frames and big buckets aren't for everyone. E-cargo bikes have been getting smarter and smaller, though. The CERO One joins the fleet of compact e-cargo bikes, bringing a modular platform good for carrying groceries, kids, surfboards and more.

The CERO One's front and rear racks can hold baskets, flat platform carriers and more

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Electric movE bike carts its cargo in style

Nick Lavars September 26, 2017

We have seen a few quirky attempts at electrifying three-wheeled cargo bikes over the years. The latest to cross our desk takes a cleaner and more minimalist approach than others, and also comes with a handy GPS feature in case you need to track it down when it goes missing.

The movE bike has a cargo hold that can be customized depending on how you plan ...

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Tern shrinks down the cargo bike for more convenient urban hauling

C.C. Weiss August 7, 2017

A cargo bike is perfect for the city, where short distances make pedaling the kids or groceries plenty practical. But the size of these bicycles is less than ideal for city streets and small apartments. To solve the problem, Tern launches the GSD, an electric cargo bike sized like a standard bike.

Tern has designed the GSD to fit two children or one adult passenger