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It's cool but it's very niche. I can't imagine 99% of the people who buy a folding bike would have any need for a cargo bike and I can't imagine this has anywhere near the payload/carrying capacity of a "proper" cargo bike so it probably doesn't appeal to much of that market either.
I don't own a cargo bike and don't plan on buying one as there'd be no safe place to store it whre I live right now - if it could be folded down to that size there'd suddenly be options.
And sure it would be perfect to not be limited weight wise, but frankly most of the stuff I'd need a cargo bike for are just big / bulky - not necessarily very heavy.
Maybe my use case is niche but not sure.. I'd have thought ther's definitely a market for a bike like that.I did think about getting an Omnium Mini @MisterMikkel, but storage would still be a bit of an issue for me, plus it's very expensive, doesn't offer much more than a rack, and I've heard a lot of times the handling isn't great really..
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I've heard a lot of times the handling isn't great really
I haven’t heard this before.. Be interested to know what the general consensus is because I’m quite tempted by one at some point.
I’m a little skeptical of others opinions as oftentimes people will hop on a cargo bike and say ‘ew the handling is terrible’ as they are just completely not used to the geo and ride feel. Couple of weeks in the saddle and they will think it’s absolutely fine…
But if there are many similar reports I’d be more inclined to take note.
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What items do you expect to move on a cargo?
If storage is the main issue and handling the second. I'd look into getting a flatbed trailer instead.The load on Mini sits much lower, which is nice when you carry heavy stuff, and it allows you to see over the top of a lot of bulk.
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My mate was building a Brompton esque small wheel folding load cargo bike. The rack folds side ways as do bars like a Brompton so would live in a corridor very happily. Handling was also 👌
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It's cool but it's very niche. I can't imagine 99% of the people who buy a folding bike would have any need for a cargo bike and I can't imagine this has anywhere near the payload/carrying capacity of a "proper" cargo bike so it probably doesn't appeal to much of that market either. Can anyone see the claimed max load weight anywhere?