where to get me a cargo bike

Still waiting on Delivery. Might be 2023 at this stage for the Workcycles FR8 RWD

Does anyone here have the Cube Cargo Hybrid?

I've been looking around and it looks like the best value (seems to be about 4799 online but I'd definitely be buying one of these from a shop in case of issues)

Also how important is it to go with a hub gear and belt drive as opposed to a derailleur? I have road and gravel bikes so I at least know how to clean and oil a chain

I've had a look around some of the main brands trying to compare cost (RRP based on the EU sites of each company, you can possibly find or negotiate discounts elsewhere)

To compare like with like as much as possible, I have gone for belt drive & internal hub gearing, and in all cases I have gone for Bosch Cargo Line motor (I think only the Bullitt doesn't offer this as they use Shimano motors but I've gone for the higher spec motor), and a single 500wh battery. I have added a rain cover and where necessary a double child seat and seat belts. I haven't yet included other add ons I'd probably need like a rack and maxi cosi holder.

Below the prices in case interesting to anyone

• Carqon Cruise 6388
• Urban Arrow Family 6889
• Cube Cargo Hybrid 6197
• Riese & Muller Load 60 7758
• Riese & Muller Packster 70 8849
• Bullitt Larry vs Harry 6952

Interested to hear any experiences on these (it would be for a creche run with a baby in the beginning so would need to be something that takes a baby seat). Once you add the basics that most people would need, prices suddenly look more similar (and more expensive!). It's only Riese & Muller that I'd probably leave out for cost reasons

I've mentioned elsewhere, I find the edit: trailer gets a lot of space from drivers when out and about on the road. I haven't had a single close pass on it, despite having to get up a steep hill out of the local village - I think most people are aware there are probably kid(s) on board and are patient.

Edit: the cargo bike is fine, but I don't think it's as obvious from behind with a passing glance from behind a windscreen that there are children on board.

You've made me realise that I mixed up the cargo bike and the trailer! Trailer gets lots of space, cargo bike is more 'normal'.

I've had nothing but positive comments from people about it. To be honest, I can't see how it's less safe than a kid on the back of a bike. But maybe the same people would complain about that as well.

Im dealing with a very sceptical wife who will be doing an inspection before we are allowed out on the road - so planning on something out of the box to try to convince her. She's probably the one who was making the comments above about them being unsafe

It does - as does the Carqon. Not sure about any of the others, I'd imagine the Riese & Müller might have something too

There's also isofix adapters that you can buy, that can bolt fit to bikes. I've seen them discussed on some of the Bullitt groups. I didn't want the extra weight of the base, which is why I fixed the seat directly.

Never spent so long pondering over buying a bike (and trust me I've bought 25+, 8 of which I still own!)

I've narrowed it down to these (almost excluding the RM), but others still in the running

Thanks - I've ruled it out on cost anyway.

I'm down to a choice between picking the most practical option (in which case I would probably go for Carqon based on value and spec - other options being Urban Arrow and Cube) and the one which rides best (which for now is the Bullitt). I will continue test rides and make a decision before Christmas

Search over - I'm now the proud owner of this.

Grateful if anyone has tips or experiences. I'm still getting used to the size, I've done most of my riding around town on a Brompton for the last three years.

The main thing I haven't figured out yet is how to attach a baby seat - ideally without drilling. There are holes in the box but there doesn't seem to be an official Cube maxi cosi adapter. I have a six month old so she's bit small for the seats. I haven't yet found a conclusive answer online on what will work best

I don't think I've asked here: does anyone know a store that supplies bakfiets stand feet caps? I can find them in online Dutch stores but they don't export. Dutch Bike Shop don't list them; only Babboe.

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Am still waiting

Sorry missed when ya said this earlier

"I can find them in online Dutch stores but they don't export."

Can ya post a link of this?

Was a while ago I looked it up, but I'll have a go later at finding them again.

I bought some bits from them earlier this year, and just rang the number and they were very helpful. Ended up meeting them at their storage unit to have a look at a few items to confirm they were what I wanted. I'd say as long as you don't come across as a timewaster, they'll do whatever they can to get you the item.

Dutch Bike Shop got replacement rubber feet for the stand of my bakfiets. Just in case anyone wanted closure on that story.

I should have specified I wanted four, because I ended up with two, but it worked out fine, because the two front feet wear out much faster than the rear, because they take the weight during parking and unparking. I'll replace all four in the distant future.

Still waiting, 1k deposit on this over a year now and no sign of it. Anybody have any direct dealings with Workcycles? They seem to be giving the LBS Dealer here in Ireland the run around who now wants to wash there hands of them. Any tips bar flying over to Amsterdam mid week? (no response via Phone or email - https://workcycles.com/contact/)

I am kind of gutted, maybe I have been too patient, been sending emails to the LBS every 3/4 weeks asking for updates in the last 3/4 months; prior to that was every 3 months. Knew from start was going to be min 6 months. Bought bike from them 3 years ago and there were no issues, was delivered in 3 months. The bike is fantastic, ZERO issues in 3 years of constant use. Need to have an electric one really come this September.

Ya thought of that. Bike I have not really ideal for it though. It has roller brakes, time is more of an issue to be honest.

They answer this query here https://workcycles.com/f-a-q/workcycles-fr8-faq/

and did come across this good blog a few years back about how to go about doing the conversion

https://americanfietser.home.blog/2019/06/28/my-workcycles-fr8/