Cycling in Sydney Australia

Cargo Bikes

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Bakfiets, box bikes, cargo bikes, transport bikes. Bikes that carry more than just the rider.

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Some cargo bike links that may be helpful:

Bikes

Gazelle Cabby: http://gazellebicycles.com.au/gazelle-2010-collection/cabby.html
Larry vs Harry Bullitt: http://www.larryvsharry.com/
Yuba Mundo: http://www.yubaride.com/utility-bicycles-models.html
Xtracycle Radish: http://www.xtracycle.com/cargo-bicycles/radish-cargo-bike.html?limit=5
Trek Transport+: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/gary_fisher_collection/urban_utility/transportplus/

Cargo Bike Library

City of Sydney and Marrickville Council

The Watershed Bike Library contains a fleet of specialist cargo bikes and trailers to allow cyclists to carry things that might otherwise require a car - from shopping, to kids, household items and more.

Australian Retailers / Distributors

Glowworm Bicycles in Marrickville sell a selection of cargo bikes, electric and otherwise.

Cheeky Transport in Newtown sell Gazelle bikes and Xtracycle.
Nicebox are in Melbourne http://www.nicebox.com.au
Cargo Cycles in Collingwood, Vic
http://www.cargocycles.com.au/
... sell a range of European designed, made in China bikes

Dutch Cargo Bike
http://dutchcargobike.com.au/
Also based in Melbourne, they import European made cargo bikes.

Discussion Forum

NuVinci 360 hub

Started by Mark Lambert. Last reply by Jamil Yamani Apr 28. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Has anyone in Sydney got a NuVinci hub on their cargo bike? I see an increasing number of cargo bikes in Europe are shipping with the NuVinci 360 instead of the Shimano Nexus.I just put a Nexus…Continue

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Contentious blog post comparing cargo bikes

Started by Mark Lambert. Last reply by peter santos Apr 27. 1 Reply 0 Likes

The article Cargo Bikes and the Information Revolution was posted at…Continue

Kona MiniUte Review

Started by Mark Lambert. Last reply by Colin Mar 14. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Bike Radar…Continue

Tags: cargo, ute, mini, kona

Rain covers for box bikes

Started by Colin Mar 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Here's a story about a company that specialises in making rain covers for box bikes (bakfiets, Bullitts, Cabbies etc.) Where? In Portland of course.…Continue

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Comment Wall

Comment by hartleymartin on July 21, 2010 at 7:00pm: Any bicycle can be made into a cargo-hauler - install 1 carry rack, 1 pair of large panniers and a front basket. You'd be surprised what you can manage to haul around.

Comment by Colin on July 25, 2010 at 11:54am: I've been wondering the same thing myself. Hire a ute? Walk it there? I'll figure it out when (if) the time comes.

I can pick up the Bullitt and carry it up/down a flight of stairs single-handed - it's difficult, but not impossible. So it's not such an enormous thing that transporting it somewhere is a major hassle.

Comment by hartleymartin on July 25, 2010 at 2:28pm: What is the nature of the incapacitation? My usual response would be to walk it to the nearest train station, catch the train and then walk it to a mechanic.

Or to make friends with an enthusiast, and get them to come visit and help you out with it. Some would probably do it just for the opportunity to ride it around and discuss how you find it as a practical machine.

Comment by Mark Lambert on July 26, 2010 at 6:48am: Once when I was riding home from Balmain the chain broke on the Cabby. I had to walk the bike from Annandale to Cheeky Transport. Dave at Cheeky did the repair with my boy asleep in the bike the whole time.
I keep a substantial repair kit under the bench seat: pump, multi-tool, spanner,knife, spare tubes,patch kit, pen, cable ties, tape, small torch and a few other bits and pieces.

Comment by Colin on August 18, 2010 at 1:31pm: Who needs a cargo bike?

Comment by Mark Lambert on August 22, 2010 at 5:39am

Comment by Mark Lambert on September 9, 2010 at 8:54pm: Ad in Craigslist:

Stately Dutch MILF Magnet

Date: 2010-03-01, 11:20PM EST

This is a Batavus "PERSONAL" delivery bike. It's black, has one speed, a coaster brake, a kick stand, chain case, racks, and a dynamo lighting system. I discovered it in the basement of the Smith and Butler boutique in Carrol Gardens last October.

I am selling this bicycle because my therapist suggested I need to come to terms with my attraction to african-american women. No sister is going to date a 34 year old systems administrator riding a european grocery bike. However, when I would cruise slowly down Park Slope's fifth avenue, panties would literally fly off of every white or asian woman with a stroller and a master's degree.

I live in Williamsburg now and the bike confuses most of the women here. If I grow my moustache out a little and explain it only has one speed "like a fixie" I can sometimes get to second base. But for the most part I might as well have a soul patch and collect classic cameras. If you want to get some action I'd only take this baby out south of Atlantic Avenue.

Spring is coming and if you like flat-assed waspy moms who went to Vassar, this is the ride you need.

$300 O.B.O.

Comment by Colin on September 17, 2010 at 11:24pm: Here's a video showcasing cargo bikes in Copenhagen. For some reason the embed code isn't working, so you'll have to click the link. If you're interested in cargo bikes it's worth it...
http://vimeo.com/15030578

Comment by Colin on September 27, 2010 at 2:48pm: Photos (photoshopped?) of cargo bikes:
http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/11458/alain-delorme-to...

Comment by Mark Lambert on October 11, 2010 at 6:21pm: Lately I've been getting lots of inquiries about the cargo bike from people on the street, in parks and at parties, so I've added a few links to the homepage for this group. If anyone wants to add/correct/clarify anything please let me know.

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