Cargo Bikes

That part is never going to be used, not even as a prototype, that's all!

pretty sure its solidly under the 1 kg mark anyways?

It's a solid 1.35kg , as per the numbers in the copy.

Wow, ok I had no idea they were capable of 10 year old size loads!!

My worry was it would feel really twitchy until loaded.

I think it's handling unloaded is twitchy, but it's so similar to my track bike and my polo bike that I don't notice. Getting on any other bike feels weird for a bit though afterwards!

Anyone got a tldr for what cargo bike to buy?

What I’m after…
Ideally swap most components from a gravel build.
Small as possible, only really needed to carry kid.
No leccy, keep it simple.

given you are a designer who owns a Fairlight, Omnium is perfect for you

^ to be clear, that is an insult

It depends on how much wedge you have and availability.

In your position I'd look at a tern short haul which is a compact cargo bike that can carry a kid on the back. You can also whack some front storage on it too. rrp £1100 for a built bike with altus and hydraulics.

https://www.carryme.org.uk/product/tern-short-haul-d8/ https://www.ternbicycles.com/uk/bikes/471/short-haul

I like omniums but they're a pain to get on and off a train and potentially in and out of a flat.

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Contrary to everything this thread and forum stands for...

If you only need to carry a kid, why not a bike with a long wheelbase and a child seat?

Could be an option! Suggestions?

This looks perfect. I know nothing of this world. I’m going to have to unblock user Amey aren’t I ?

the short haul is also a great platform to later install bafang on

Why a bike with a long wheelbase?

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Any ladies hybrid bike.

A step through frame makes life easier.

Too small and in Kent, but this Giant CRS would work well. All the mounts. Good clearance. Even has ergons.

Don't get me wrong every time I see those baby Terns I think they're ideal. And would love one. You've just got to be realistic about budget as you'll also need insurance, better locks and to factor in paying the excess every few years when it gets stolen. And being blunt my guess is the excess will be more than you'd spend on a second hand ladies hybrid + upgrades.

My very dull suggestion is to get something like I suggested and establish the proof of concept / what fits your real world use. If you decide a Tern is required the loss on resale of the hybrid will be negligible.

Edit: here is a bundle ready to go
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/513436511102922/

I wouldn't bother insuring a non electric tern any more than I would any bike with hydraulic discs. I'd just use 2 sold secure gold locks or above if going out which is the same as what I do with my own town bike anyway.

It completely depends on where you live and where you've been locking it up. When I quit pedal me I'd been working there 2 years and I'd been locking up an electric urban arrow XL with rohloff outside on the street (battery and seatpost removed but still...) for 2 years using a chain lock and never once had anything stolen off it while a colleague living in Limehouse had had like 5 wheels, handlebars etc stolen in the same timeframe.

Stability when using larger wheels. Especially with a heavy load on the back of the bike.

This is why the little wheels are such an excellent design choice by Tern. Big wheels are better for speed and comfort, but you're not going super fast on them and you can get around the comfort. For everything else small is better - lower, faster/easier acceleration, shorter footprint, etc.

I know I was just continuing the 'why anything' vibe ;)

I'd get a Tern Quick Haul or Quick Haul long if I had the £££, how my bike lusting has changed over the years

I've been on a long journey of procrastination :)

Where I've landed is that if I can get my eldest to ride by the end of the year I want to test out a Follow-me for school. Then depending how that works make a call next summer when both kids are at school and cycling is viable.

I need to get my arse in gear to build a case for budget approval next year.

Budget? Also not that many cargo brands just sell frameset to transfer parts on to! (Omnium does though ;-))

For small I’m a big fan of the Yoonit, and muli. Come in non e assist versions.

I chose an omnium because it was relatively cheap (less than 1k for frameset), I had almost all the parts already and thought it looked cool and is pretty light (approx 20kg without making any effort). Platform makes it nice and versatile with what it can be loaded up with. carry it up a flight of stairs and store on balcony of my flat without much difficulty.

There’s just loads of choice - I like the options already posted, long tails are usually very good value and do the job of grocery and kid moving, but you will struggle to carry large and awkward things on them I think, some stuff I’ve moved about as an example: double mattress, pillar drill, 2m long chest of drawers, shelving units, very large sheets of plywood,… most days I use it to carry people around though / friends partner etc.

Sooo yeah try some stuff out!

So a bit more context, I have a small or medium arkose with a child seat on the back, but it’s not engaging properly and has lots of flex, also makes the bike wheelie when you try and get off.

I wonder if some low surely frameset with a better seat mount is the solution for me?

Put a MacRide on you gravel bike

Edit: get a surly bridge club/preamble and put a macride on that.

Anyone have experience fitting a trek fetch 2 or a tern long haul in a communal on street bike hanger? Not ideal but my only option for storage.

This is sounding good. Thanks. Off to Google those things.

Even with just a seat setup small wheels is nice to get them lower. Also room to play is nice.

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