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Another happy Load 75 owner. By far the most fun to ride of all the box bikes we tried. Very practical also.

And you can charge the battery either on the bike or detached.

I have done this one for the last 10 years, it's great: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/nov/17/how-cook-perfect-christmas-cake

I usually make it at the end of October

The mrs dropped the controller unit (Bosch Intuvia) and knocked one of the button pairs off. They don’t seem to clip on. Perhaps a dab of superglue?

Yeah would def require viewing to kick the tyres before a bid!

We’re on 2400mi at 15 months! It’s such a pleasure to ride

R&M, nice but a bit pricey?

We have a load 75 but I got it thru cycle to work and we sold the car, so I think that’s a yes!

Fuck I really do want one of the quads. Why can’t I take a week off to cycle one back to Scotland? Can put a tent in the cargo compartment…

I just saw the ad on twit bags and thought someone on here might be able to take advantage. Buy the forum a beer if you get a bargain

Many e-bullitt cargo bikes on auction in Port Talbot. Lowest currently bidding £4

https://www.johnpyeauctions.co.uk/Browse?FullTextQuery=Cargo%20bike

Also some EAV cargo quad cycles for just over a grand

I would seriously consider buying one to convert to the ultimate dad mobile if it wasn’t in south wales

Another vote for trying the Load! By far the most fun to ride of the box bikes we tried. Hit 2k miles on ours recently :)

OK, what chains are we recommending these days?

We had a Pragmasis protector 11mm (https://securityforbikes.com/proddetail.php?prod=P11-x.x) with a noose link which was fine until it got left behind (screaming toddler apparently) and was not there on returning the next day.

I just tried to reorder that but they have stopped making the 11mm chain and only have sizes I don't want left:( I've found the loop very handy for locking up: noose around the stand/railings/lamppost/etc and then D lock through the frame and back wheel.

Looking on sold secure gold minimum (for insurance purposes) I think options are:
(Protector 11 mm: 1.2 m + noose: £77 / 3 kg / Gold)
Protector 13 mm: 1.2 m + noose: £94 / 4 kg / Diamond
Hiplok XL: 1 m: £72 / 5 kg / Diamond
OKG noose: 1.2 m: £58 / 4.7 kg / Gold

Hello fellow load-owner. We've got a 75.

Thanks - I had another go using the product code on your pic. That took me to the TRP spec sheet:
https://tektro.eu/wp-content/uploads/TRP_CLine_E.pdf, which says

Red: Semi-Metallic pads
Copper: Full Metallic (opt.)

For which the TRP part is Q20.11

Anyone know what disc pads to use for RM Load? It's got TRP C2.3 brakes. Am failing at google and CBA taking the wheel off to look.

The UA has a much deeper box which is handy sometimes. I think it’s a tiny bit wider too. Kids preferred the RM cos suspension and both me and mrs found the RM so much better to ride. Much more like a regular bike than UA. I could also get the RM thru cycle to work scheme but not the UA so a fair bit cheaper despite higher list price

Load 75 isn’t super roomy either length or width. Just had 2x7yo & a 4yo in it and it’s was a squeeze. No option for the wide boxes pictured above cos of the frame at the side of box

Yeah, for lugging wide loads not ideal. Brought 2x fence panels back from the garden centre with many bungees and no ability to see the front wheel...

It is the load 75 - that's the setup we got. Kids do enjoy fighting...

Only downside is if they want a snooze the tent isn't much good to lean on

I've left my bike at Edinburgh airport for a weekend trip on two occasions. I figured the armed police patrolling would be a good deterrent...

Thanks for all the thoughts- will try our bike - t&cs don’t seem to require resident

We are going to be visiting London in April with the kids and just wondered if there’s anywhere we can hire a cargo bike from?

We’re staying in Brixton if that makes a difference

Saw a second hand Urban Arrow on sale in Edinburgh
https://twitter.com/kim_harding/status/1621466698439168005?s=46&t=rmFdWiyeDCTtxK9csrBHcw

Sorry to hear about your crash. I hope the surgery goes to plan with a fast recovery.

I only discovered this thread today and wow your house is amazing. Something to be very proud of.

If you are in need of distracting while you're laid up, I can look out the usage numbers for our ASHP + PV + battery system that we had installed at the start of July. (Tho we are grid connected). If memory serves, we didn't buy electricity until September (we are in East Lothian)

Not for sale, but wanted.

My partner is looking for a road bike. She is 5’2” and has a 49cm tourer that fits well. She is not quite sure what she’s looking for yet, prob aluminium frame w carbon forks.

If you are selling something like in the Edinburgh area, that she’d love to come see it