If you need to haul it, a cargo bike is the answer. These bikes are built for carrying the weight and doing it comfortably.

Gazelle Cabby

In bicycle mad Amsterdam, Gazelle is the brand that fills the streets. The Dutch company, founded in 1892 have made over 13 million pushies to date.  This is their cargo bike.

We admit it looks a little strange, but it rides remarkably well.  Unlike a trike it leans as it corners without becoming unstable and it feels like a normal bicycle.  Because it has a large storage area up front you can keep an eye on what you are carrying, whether that is groceries, kids or whatever else you may need to carry.  An included child seat (with seatbelts) means you can get two toddlers down to the park on weekends, without the car.

It has all the usual Gazelle features – well integrated guards, racks, lights, etc and a dynamo which powers front and rear lights as well as a built in lock and a double kickstand.

More info on the Gazelle website

Surly Big Dummy

Surly also make a cargo bike.  This one is a rear-loader with a long wheelbase.  It has a long rear rack which you can strap stuff to.  you can also fit it out with seats so kids (or your friends) can sit on the back.   The Dummy comes with Disc Brakes, and Shimano XT and SLX parts.

For the complete Specs, have a look over on Surly’s website

We  custom built a very special Big Dummy up in 2009 for a special customer. (see photo above) If you’re keen to see this Surly with all the bells and whistles have a look over here.

Gazelle Cabby