Cargo Bikes

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markairsy1

Hello cargo peoples. Please forgive the basic questions and enquiries but I became a gardener in 2020 and looking to become more mobile with my tools and equipment. Been thinking about a cargo bike option whilst in the infancy of this career move.

Despite having a driving licence for 20 years I don’t own a vehicle so am far more attracted to staying vehicle free being pretty central in the city. ( I realise work wise this could lead to job limitations, but I feel I can manage for now)

Admittedly I could use a trailer on my current bicycle but looking toward e-help to allow more weight and distance to not be hindering my travel as well as the multiple other benefits of owning a cargo bike.

Can anyone comment on true range of the e-bullitt bike with an approx 100-120kg load (including rider) topography wise we are talking max 15km journey from SE1 so only a hill or two in almost any direction!

Also in regard to cargo area container I’m thinking a soft top storage to allow for awkward shaped tools/items.

Any experienced advice much appreciated in terms of top considerations and things to avoid.

Cheers
Mark

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bright in reply to @markairsy1
You want my set-up.

On my e6100 bullitt I guess I would easily get 30 km on a charge with that weight. Probably much more actually. Hard to know. Hills change that markedly. Spending as much time in ECO mode
as possible ensuress that sort of range.

You want a cargo box like mine. It is extremely durable and utilitarian, and the sides pop off with a single truck strap that allows you to carry large awkwardly shaped cargo when necessary. You can drill all kinds of holes in it and make simple bolt on accessories. I use it for everything from child transport to lawn care to groceries to giant piles of bricks. The sort of weight you mention is peanuts for it.

I don't know how you'll park it on the street without a lot of anti-theft planning.

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markairsy1 in reply to @bright

very nice. I'd probably look for a waterproof cover for the box too so that may have to be custom. is that box from some of the plans shared in this thread?

also if I can ask what group you are using? XT, Alfine?

security wise currently as many hefty locks as I can afford! also power/cordless tools to be brought inside at night whilst others stay in the bike. has anyone managed to get motorbike alarms to work?

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