Want to carry your kids or things on your bike?
Find out how to get box bikes, box trikes, long john cargo bikes, long-tail bikes, cycle trucks, cargo trailers and bikes with electric assist.
Our other car is an e-bakfiets
We just bought a bakfiets (or box bike in English) from Urkai. t's quite a bike. It's large, long, heavy. But it rides smooth and easy even when the box is loaded with a kid and everything for an outing.
We've wanted a Dutch-style box bike for a while. We've already got other Dutch bikes and appreciate the low-maintenance and comfort. The Bakfiets.nl cargo bike with electric assist that we got is really well-built. Urkai is based in Burlington, Ontario, but ships anywhere in Canada. Read more about our deep dive into cargo bikes.
Full disclosure: I approached Urkai about getting a discount if I wrote up my experiences, and owner Andrew agreed.
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Businesses
| Business | Description | Type | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| CETMA Cargo |
A one man shop making versatile and very sturdy cargo bikes / long johns. The basic setup includes a large "no-skid" platform and he also sells boxes and rain covers to keep kids dry. Price: $3150 USD + shipping (around $300 in USA). Made in USA means no tarrifs! Shipping takes about 4-8 weeks. |
Box bike, Long John | Direct |
| Circe Cycles |
Based in Cambridge UK, the same bikes switch easily between cargo or tandem--adults, children, or those with special needs. The Helios is upright and the front of the Morpheus is reclining. |
Cargo trailer, Long tail, Pedicab, Tandem | Direct |
| Citrus Cycles |
A bike shop on Vancouver Island, long-tail cargo ebikes from Felt (Bruhaul and Tote-m), long john Riese & Muller (full suspension and hard tail cargo ebikes with dual batteries), and Yuba long-tail. |
Box bike, Electric assist, Long John, Long tail | Western |
| Coaster Pedicab |
Builds cargotrikes and pedicabs in Missoula, Montana. Ships anywhere. |
Box trike, Pedicab | Direct |
| Curbside Cycle |
Imports the popular Dutch Babboe box bikes in both the two- and three-wheeled versions, Danish Larry vs Harry Bullitt sleek-looking longjohn, Butchers & Bicycles (unique leaning cargo trike), and Urban Arrow (a light cargobike). And accessories such as covers and "rain tents" when children sit in the box. Curbside can also add e-motors so you can tackle big hills. Provides pre-tuned bikes shipped door to door; no assembly required. |
Box bike, Box trike, Electric assist | Eastern, Direct |
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