r/CargoBike • • 2h ago

Urban Arrow Family Next2 Reviews?

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So the Urban Arrow Family Next2 has been out for some time, but there are hardly any reviews on YouTube or on the web. The only thing I found are two postings in this sub. We are currently deciding between the Next2 and a Next Advance.

For all the owners: are you satisfied with your purchase so far? Can you compare the Next2 with the Next? And how long did delivery take?

Thanks for your help!


r/CargoBike • • 20h ago

When you need to bring your kid with you to pick up the GSD from service at the LBS

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r/CargoBike • • 6h ago

Has anyone ever put a rear parking sensor on a longtail ebike? Broke three accessories in under a month lol

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Took my ebike out for groceries yesterday and nearly backed into someone while wheeling it out of a tight spot at the supermarket. I usually drive everywhere, so I bought a helokeep cd20 about a month ago to save money and make errands easier... and in less than four weeks, backing this thing up has already wrecked three different accessories on the back.

I still can't judge how far the longtail rack sticks out past the rear wheel and it keeps biting me. Scraped a brick wall backing out of a narrow spot outside the store the other day, and then nearly caught someone's leg doing the exact same thing on a tight country-lane shortcut to work...

now i have this half-serious idea of sticking some kind of tiny parking sensor on the back of the rack. literally just something that beeps when I'm getting close to a wall or a person while backing up, nothing fancy.

Has anyone actually tried a mod like this? Is there a small standalone sensor with its own rechargeable battery that i can just clamp onto the rack tube? I'd way rather clamp something on than drill holes or mess with the bike's wiring. Total newbie idea so please don't roast me too hard lol.

(And yeah, I know getting better at judging where the tail ends would also help.)


r/CargoBike • • 17h ago

Gazelle Makki car seat and rain hood

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Hello, can anyone tell me if the rain hood is compatible with the car seat mounts? First winter using it and I can’t find any information that they can be used together.
Thank you!


r/CargoBike • • 1d ago

Orox S12 vs Spicy curry AT

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Hey everyone,

Has anyone ridden both these bikes with small children around town and off-road and which did you prefer?
I will be using mostly for commuting and around town with my 8month old and 3 year old but would be keen to do rail trail, gravel roads, easy single tracks occasionally.
I have a dirt bike hitch carrier to move it and lots of garage space, which seems to be the majority of peoples gripes. Living in Christchurch NZ so parking it isn’t an issue.

The tern is about 500usd more.


r/CargoBike • • 1d ago

Gazelle Cabby rain cover pole 'nubs' worn off

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I've recently purchased a second hand Gazelle Cabby, and noticed the poles for the rain tent have little nubs that keep them in the right spot in the pole holders. However, most those nubs have worn off. Trying to think of an effective way to fix that without destroying the poles - a tiny bolt & nut would be tricky since the nut would need to be on the inside of the pole; a pop rivet would probably bend the pole and create a protrusion. Anyone had this issue, and found a work around?


r/CargoBike • • 1d ago

Winter mitts for tern HSD

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r/CargoBike • • 1d ago

What's a good price to sell a GSD S00?

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Facts about the bike:

  • 2024 Tern GSD S00

  • Single battery installed (has the second battery location)

  • 2300 miles

  • Stormbox and Stormshield

  • Tern Sidekick Wide Deck For Gen 2 GSD 1

Based in the Portland, OR area. Bike has some small scratches and typical wear/tear.

Would love to know what a fair price is for the bike.


r/CargoBike • • 2d ago

New bike frame build based on the latest plans from Phil Vandelay.

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r/CargoBike • • 3d ago

Kid protection/cargo solutions

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Hi, I have recently picked up a used Lectric Xpedition that did not come with the “orbitor”. I was wondering if there is an aftermarket option that you all like? I’d like to have something like that in the event that I end up shiny side down. I’m Open to buying the oem but can’t seem to find what this apparatus is called.


r/CargoBike • • 3d ago

Replacing Broken Spoke -Burley D Lite

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Any ideas how i can replace a broken spoke on my trailer. The parking brake plastic hub blocks access to the eyelets and I can't work out how to remove it. Surely there's a way to take this parking brake cap off. Any help hugely appreciated.


r/CargoBike • • 3d ago

cargo e-bike brands/models that also work well without e-assist?

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My wife and I want to get a cargobike and would like to know good brands/models that fit our particular use case preferences. We have 2 kids (2yo) and bike commute around Boston (to/from school, etc).

Criteria/preferences:

1) Works well without e-assist. I would be open to just an acoustic cargo bike because I'd appreciate the exercise of hauling 1-2 kids without e-assist (and we don't have too many nasty hills to contend with, etc), although my wife in particular would appreciate e-assist (and I probably would too at times).

2) Able to carry 2+ kid passengers (we have a 2yo and a tall 6yo)

3) Easily adjustable for different rider (driver?) heights. I am 6'1" and my wife is 5'6" and we might frequently switch off using it.

4) Good rain protection options for our 2 kid passengers (6yo and 2yo). We live in Boston, so we might leave it on through the winter to keep out the cold wind.


r/CargoBike • • 3d ago

A-head adapter Bobike and moustache

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I have a moustache lundi 20.3 (cargo) and wanted to install a Bobike mini one seat in the front. I went to the bike shop yesterday to have the a-head adapter for e-bike installed but they told me it was not possible. Has anyone managed to install this ?


r/CargoBike • • 3d ago

Dual (two-legged) kickstand compatible with Benno Boost (5)

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r/CargoBike • • 3d ago

Tern NBD

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r/CargoBike • • 4d ago

Looking to buy a cargo bike to take kid to the park that will work till they're able to bike with me.

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I live in an auto dependent suburb, but driving is drudgery and there's an absolutely wonderful and safe-ish neighborhood route to about 6 or so parks in the area. Kids not here yet but will be come March; what should I look for in a cargo bike that can haul from the age of 3 months to maybe 5 years old? Also bonus if it can carry a lot of weight. I currently bike with a ftp of 230, the area is relatively flat and I'm a big dude (6'3, 285 lbs)


r/CargoBike • • 4d ago

Built and ridden.

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r/CargoBike • • 4d ago

lovely cargo art by atsuzaki (@atsuzakiart@mastodon.art)

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r/CargoBike • • 4d ago

Daily commuting cargo bike that will hold an adult passenger and work bag ?

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I’ve been searching around and seem to have landed on the LECTRIC expedition 2.0

I was just wondering if anyone else has had this experience in Manhattan? I plan on driving it maybe 10 miles everyday to carry me and my fiance too and from work over the Williamsburg bridge!

I do it mostly on my gravel bike that is really not meant for two people so I want the electric. Want to make her more comfortable for her and make it easier on me!

She weighs approximately 160 pounds and her backpack weighs, approximately 20-30 pounds

My backpack weighs at most 10? And I’ll probably carry a kryptonite lock chain, and a diamond Kryptonite U lock

Do you guys think this bike would be enough? Or should I get one more heavy duty?


r/CargoBike • • 4d ago

Antique sewing machine table my wife send me for - $40!

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r/CargoBike • • 4d ago

advices about petit porteur alternatives

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Hey! I'm looking for a cargo bike similar to the Petit Porteur OG. I really like its look and the overall idea behind it.

Ideally, I'd like a relatively small, lightweight and manoeuvrable daily bike that can carry some stuff on a front rack or platform, with the option of adding a rear seat to carry a passenger.

I'm open to both mechanical and electric bikes, but if it's a mechanical one, I'd like to be able to convert it to an e-bike later on.

It's mainly for everyday commuting, not for working as a courier, so I'm not looking for a big, heavy cargo bike.

Does anyone know of any good alternatives or frame builders/suppliers worth checking out? Thanks!


r/CargoBike • • 4d ago

Tern GSD P00. A good bike?

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Hi guys

I've been looking around for a longtail cargo bike to transport my 2 kids.

Together they already weigh 60kg so a lot of brands are already at the limit.

There's one from Urban Arrow that can go up to 80kg but because they can grow fast, I think the 100kg limit is better.

Is the Tern worth the price?

Anything I should look out for?


r/CargoBike • • 4d ago

Cargo ebike insurance Canada

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Canada specific

What provider do you have? Why did you choose them? And what's your premium?


r/CargoBike • • 5d ago

ISO Maxi Cosi Urban Arrow Adapter

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Hi we just got an urban arrow secondhand and we’re looking for a baby seat adapter. Anyone selling one stateside? Thanks!


r/CargoBike • • 5d ago

Affordable quality front light?

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Was curious what others have done for replacement front lights.

I have a 2018 Urban Arrow that I'm upgrading, and the front light is severally lacking.

One potential option:

busch&müller IQ-XS E Highbeam

Also wondering how others have mounted Garmin Varia Radar's on the back of cargobikes.