What parents need to know about cargo bikes for kids
For a lot of people, family life is synonymous with shuttling kids around in a minivan. But thanks to the increasing availability of spacious bicycles designed specifically to carry kids and stuff, combined with a growing network of bike routes in many Canadian cities, parents are discovering there?s a better way to get around: cargo bikes.
What is a cargo bike"
A cargo bike, also sometimes called a family bike, is a bike made to carry more than just a rider, usually extra passengers as well as loads. Hauling groceries and packages in a cargo bike is pretty standard, but a quick look at the “carry shit olympics” hashtag on Instagram shows all that is possible, from Christmas trees to couches.
Families who use cargo bikes often choose electric bikes, also known as e-bikes or e-assist bikes. The bicycle has a battery-powered electric motor that offers assist, a helpful feature when pedalling the extra weight of growing kids (and their stuff) around. On some bikes, the assist automatically kicks in when you?re pedaling, while on others you use a throttle. There are two common configurations for cargo bikes. Front-loader bikes, also known as long johns, box bikes or bakfiets (the Dutch word for cargo bike), have a box in front of the bike?s handlebars. Inside can go kids, groceries, even the family dog. The longtail layout, on the other hand, is just like it sounds: a long tail on the bike?s rear accommodates cargo such as passengers or gear.
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