Too many cargo bikes

Bikes I've ridden

I've ridden dozens of cargo bikes around New York and across Europe. These are my reviews and first looks.

Riese & MüllerComparing Urban Arrow and Riese & Müller Bikes

Riese & MüllerReview of Riese & Müller Load 75 Cargo Bike

Riese & MüllerIntroducing My New Cargo Bike

Riese & MüllerReview of Riese & Müller Packster Bike

Riese & MüllerReview of Riese & Muller Carrie Cargobike

Riese & MüllerReview of the Riese & Müller Packster Bike

Riese & MüllerObsessed with My New Cargo Bike

Riese & MüllerFeatures of My Riese & Müller Bike

AlsoIntroducing the Low-Maintenance ALSO TM-B E-Bike

AlsoInnovative E-Bike Review: ALSO TM-B

AlsoImpressive Review of Rivian's New E-Bike

SegwayDiscover the New Segway MUXI E-Bike

SegwayFirst Look at Segway's New E-Bikes

SegwayExciting News from CES: MYON eBike Preview

Urban ArrowComparing Urban Arrow and Riese & Müller Bikes

Urban ArrowTop Features of the Urban Arrow Bike

Bike43Review of Bike43 Cargo Bikes

Bike43Review of the Bike 43 Features

MadsenReview of the Madsen Cargo Bike

BunchTrike vs. Front Loader: Key Differences

BennoIntroducing the New RemiDemi Bike

ClearyJack's Journey to Learning Biking

AventonExcited for New Aventon Abound LR Bike

LovensReview of Lovens Bikes After Two Weeks

GazelleReview of Gazelle Bikes Makki Cargo Bike

Black Iron HorseReview of the Polly 4 Bike

Ca GoReview of Kago Front-Loading Cargo Bike

WoomTeach Kids to Ride Without Training Wheels

Biking guides

Longer reads on choosing, riding and looking after a cargo bike

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Summer Biking Tips: How to Keep Your Kids Cool on a Cargo Bike

5 tips for hot-weather cargo biking with kids — plus community-sourced ideas for sun covers, hydration, and keeping e-bike batteries happy in the heat.

Cargo Bike Product Picks & Promo Codes

My curated list of cargo bike accessories — reflective bags, heated vests, helmets, locks, and more. With exclusive promo codes.

How I Keep My Bikes Safe in NYC (Using Criminal Justice Theory)

A PhD in Criminal Justice walks you through evidence-based strategies for preventing cargo bike theft — from locks and covers to lighting and cameras.

How I Taught My Kids to Bike Without Training Wheels

A step-by-step guide to teaching kids to ride a bike — from balance bikes to pedals. What worked for a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old.

5 Favorite Biking Products After 5 Years of Cargo Biking

My most-used biking gear — from helmets and locks to sneakers and speakers. Tested over 5 years of daily cargo biking in NYC.

Why Trike Cargo Bikes Are Great for Families (From a Bunch Bike Owner)

3 reasons trike cargo bikes are worth considering — stability, accessibility, and fun. Plus our experience with the Bunch Bike 4.

Front Loader vs Long Tail Cargo Bikes: Which Is Right for Your Family?

The key differences between front loader and long tail cargo bikes — weight, cost, storage, safety, and what age you can start riding with kids.

3 Myths About Cargo Biking (From a 5-Year Cargo Bike Mom)

Think you need to be an experienced cyclist, a certain height, or a bike mechanic to cargo bike? Here's why none of that is true.

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Cargo Biking with Kids

Everything you need to know to start cargo biking — from choosing your first bike to safety, storage, and what it actually costs. A comprehensive start-here guide.