Considering a cargo bike
I'm considering getting a three-wheeled cargo bike to use instead of my car for shopping and business-related things, like picking up computers and components.
I like the look of the Christiania bikes, but at nearly $4k it's just too much money. It's difficult to justify it.
Does anyone have one that they'd like to get rid of? Know of somewhere local where you can get one for a decent price? Want to make me one?
Cheers,
Karloskar
I like the look of the Christiania bikes, but at nearly $4k it's just too much money. It's difficult to justify it.
Does anyone have one that they'd like to get rid of? Know of somewhere local where you can get one for a decent price? Want to make me one?
Cheers,
Karloskar
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Permalink Reply by Ben Teoh on -
I know it's not a three wheeler, but Bernie Jones Cycles has the Gazelle Cabby for sale, I think they're about 3k.
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Permalink Reply by Karloskar Hall on -
Aha! Saw one in town today, asked the owner whence it came and was told Cargo Cycles in Melbourne. $1165 for the top of the line model. Totally getting one.
http://www.cargobike.com.au/
Thank Ben - the two-wheeler isn't what I want - need the stability of being able to just stop and walk away. -
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy Miller on -
Hi there
I had a friend who got one of the cheaper three wheelers on the market, apparently the thing was very unstable going into corners (and hence VERY slow) - worthwhile considering. I also knew someone with a Christiana - and I regularly see one in Parkside, and those things look absolutely bomb-proof (hence the price I guess!!)
I have one of these http://www.cargocycles.com.au/ it is on semi-permanent loan to a friend currently though I have people test ride it. I sold probably the majority of these in Adelaide in conjunction with Clarks Cycles on Magill Road. Unfortunately the quality control on these Chinese manufactured bicycles is a bit disappointing. That said, they are not a Bakfiets http://www.bakfiets.nl/eng/ , merely a good, cheap, copy!
That said, I really love mine, it is fast, stable, good gears and will haul a HUGE load - also the stand is a 4-point platform and works really well - there are a few issues, but nothing that can not be fixed - again- quality control....
The Cabby that was at Bernie Jones Cycles was on consignment and is now on display at Clarks along with other Gazelle bikes - I took a few photos of theme here
Good Luck... :-) -
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Permalink Reply by Karloskar Hall on
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Are you saying the cargocycles.com.au ones are unstable, or was it another brand?
I'm a little concerned about the quality of manufacture, but I'm pretty handy with a welder should anything fail. The downside I see is that it is only a three-speed. I'm happy with my single-speed bike when it's just me and my boy on the back, but if I'm going to haul around 50kg, I think a few gears could be handy. :) -
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy Miller on
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Not sure, I think that it was one of these http://www.cargobikes.com.au/ but honestly I am not sure so I will reserve any judgment! The two wheeler that I have comes with an 8 speed hub - this seems quite adequate!
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Permalink Reply by Karloskar Hall on
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Oh. Sorry - getting my bikes and cycles confused. CargoBikes.com.au have released a new model, so I'm hoping they have sorted out the stability. I'll give one a test-ride first...will take it through some corners. :)
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Permalink Reply by Karloskar Hall on
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I've had no luck at all with cargobikes.com.au. I spoke to them on the phone a couple of times but didn't get back to me about checking one out here in Adelaide (apparently there's one in Stirling that you can test-ride). I've given up and it's, unfortunately, dropped down the list of priorities.
Am going to speak to a couple of friends in Sweden to see if they can't ship me a Christiania Bike. -
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Permalink Reply by Nic J on -
I know these are not available here, but I think they are very cool, a leaning tadpole trike. http://www.feetz.nl/ Check the video. Sorry no English either. Also a little late.
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy Miller on
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Wow, that's way cool... Looks like it wants to flip over, but just doesn't... physics really is a wonderful thing ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Ben Teoh on
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wow, nice one! Reminds me of the three-wheeled scooters that were brought out a while back.
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Permalink Reply by Alexander Langman Hender on -
Three wheeler will be more stable when stopped and when moving at very low speeds (walking pace).
But if you want to commute on the thing, I would seriously consider a good two wheeler (like an Xtracycle similar to what Jeremy and I have) with a really serious kick stand. I don't think that you'd miss low-speed or stationary stability that much. But lifting your three wheeler over the eighty-fifth curb because you can't hop it will annoy you. -
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