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Heavy Lifters

Cargo bikes for carrying freight or family...! It's easier than you think.

Location: Brisbane
Members: 10
Latest Activity: Nov 15, 2012

Cargo Bikes

More and more cargo bikes are available in Australia these days as people realise it is a great way to carry children, groceries and other loads. Some versions even have electric assistance.

If you're thinking of a new car - get a 'bicycle SUV' instead! You won't regret it and if you want a great workout, just load it up.

Here are some local links:
CargoCycles Australia
Cargo Bike Australia
Korn Art Bikes
Gazelle Bicycles' Cabby
Electric Cargo Bike from Good Concepts
Christiana Bikes from PSBikes


Overseas:
Some great bicycles from WorkCycles (NL)

(Photograph above copyright www.amsterdamize.com)

Discussion Forum

Australian Cyclist - Dutch Cargo Bike Review

Started by Paul Martin Nov 7, 2010. 0 Replies

Dutch Cargo Bikehttp://www.australiancyclist.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=24029Continue

Tags: product, review, cyclist, australian, bike

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Comment by Aaron Ball on November 15, 2012 at 7:38pm

Adelaide cyclists have put together a cargo bike meet.  Anyone have some spare time on their hands and keen to organise something similar in Brisbane?

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/events/event/show?id=3086792%3AEven...

Comment by CamDS on July 9, 2012 at 1:57pm

I finally found a bike to suit all the needs, Picked up a new Zigo from ebay (2nd hand yet to be unpacked)

Took it for a small test ride and looks good. Hoping to ride the kids in it to Pushies Galore on the weekend.

Comment by Paul Martin on June 20, 2012 at 1:42pm
For kids plus groceries I think you'll be wanting either. 'Long John' bicycle bakfiets (box bike) - like the Cabby or the Bullit.... OR a tricycle box bike like a Danish Christiana bike.

The advantage of the Christiana bike is that you don't have to balance it and can simply stop going up hills. The disadvantage is that it isn't as fast or as stable at speed.
Comment by CamDS on June 20, 2012 at 11:55am

Hi Guys, Does anyone have one? I'm looking at getting a cargo bike for my kids... lots of options out there... can't really decide if I want 3 wheel or a 2 wheel version

Comment by Paul Martin on February 5, 2012 at 9:17pm

We've given up on trying to get them onto balance bikes... ;)

Comment by Paul Martin on December 22, 2011 at 8:44am

Nice work!

Comment by Aaron Ball on December 22, 2011 at 8:33am

Ah Christmas time.  Time to go to the pub and load up the 'ute' ...

Comment by Paul Martin on October 28, 2011 at 5:07pm
Why train on your lightest bike? :)
Comment by Paul Martin on November 12, 2010 at 11:24am
For those of you who might be worried about your street cred ;)


...and it is good power training!
Comment by Paul Martin on November 9, 2010 at 9:54am
Another great story on cargo bikes - this time the Christiana Bicycle (Danish). I have seen one of these tootling about New Farm.

The Times highlights the role of Christiania bikes


Really, how safe are your kids asked The Times? “I feel most comfortable cycling with my children in front of me. I can see that they are safe and chat to them. They like sitting next to each other – well, most of the time – and playing.”

I think this is really what makes them better than trailers for children.
 

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