Gallery: The best technology from Eurobike 2023, part seven

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It will come as no surprise to much of our audience that I am a huge fan of e-cargo bikes. While there are many people who believe that e-bikes will be a big part of the solution to getting people out of their fossil-fuel cars, I’ve long held the view that utility bikes are only as useful as what they can carry. E-bikes may very well be a great way for people to get around, but if they don’t feel they can carry their stuff with them, are people really going to adopt them en masse?

E-cargo bikes, on the other hand, allow you to carry all sorts of things, people or packages, and once again, this year’s Eurobike show is practically bursting with tried-and-true ideas and innovative new concepts in the cargo realm. .

I have my pick in mind, but which one would you put in your garage?

Want a little more Eurobike coverage? You can find all of this year’s show coverage right here, and as hard as it may be to believe, we still have more to share with you.

Tern has renewed its HSD. Think of it as a shorter GSD for those who only ever need to carry one passenger. More shiny silver bikes, please! Tern has invested a lot of effort into making the revamped HSD frame super stiff so loads stay stable while riding. It’s a feature I think too many cargo bike brands ignore. The suspension fork should go a long way towards improving the stability of those little wheels. Need to keep your groceries cold? Tern’s new thermal cooler fits snugly on the front rack so your ice cream doesn’t turn into a mess when you get home. The optional front rack has fittings on the back for other accessories like a bottle cage. Tern’s Andros stem is also handy, folding away at the flick of a lever so you can load your HSD into the back of many SUVs or vans. The latest Bosch mid-drive motor systems are fully integrated into the Tern HSD frame. Also note the highly adjustable handlebar. The charging port is conveniently placed right at the top. Belt or chain drive? The frame allows for both. Never underestimate the value of a good kickstand on a cargo bike. Ca Go is a cargo bike spin-off brand of Franc Arnold, the founder of Ergon. The new CS platform certainly looks unusual with its three-story format, but there’s quite a bit of clever thinking incorporated here. Ca Go designed the CS around common eurocrate container sizes. The lower platform is where you’d put the heaviest pieces, and Ca Go says the bike actually fares better with the weight down there. Need to carry bigger stuff? Ca Go has another platform with a much larger surface area for larger parcels. It would definitely be a bit bulky, but I wonder if I might be able to fit a full-size bike box up there. Ca Go designed the CS to be a versatile cargo platform with many add-ons and interchangeable parts to meet your particular needs. None of them are designed to carry passengers, though. Need to keep your stuff dry? One option is a weatherproof cover for the lower cargo area. The front rack is a burly-looking chunk of aluminum. Ca Go presents the CS in three different basic versions to get you started, one with a conventional rear derailleur and the other two with internally geared rear hubs. Integrated wheel lock is a popular setup for cargo bikes. Ca Go has equipped the CS with the latest Cargo Line mid-drive motors from Bosch. Real suspension forks. Powerful hydraulic disc brakes with huge rotors. Quality tyres. The Ca Go CS isn’t cheap by any means, but there also doesn’t seem to be a place where the company has cut corners. The bars on the Ca Go CS are plenty tall, but there’s also plenty of room for adjustment. This seems a little strange to me, although in all fairness to Ca Go, I’m only 1.72m (5′ 8″) tall and this is a car that fits everyone. Ca Go’s first model, the FS, was also close at hand. Think of it as an urban arrow on steroids. I want one more. The breadth of Eurobike’s selection of cargo bikes was truly staggering. This cargo bike doesn’t look great until you notice the center pivot hardware. It folds in half! These types of tricycles were also very popular in this year’s Eurobike cargo compartment. They are a big hit with families. I have to admit I like the look of this thing. It’s not just about cargo bikes at Eurobike; Trailers are also a great category, and this was one of the coolest I’ve ever seen. The shell of the trailer is made of a kind of composite carbon fiber. The big plus here is presumably safety as hatchlings kept indoors would be snuggled inside a sturdy shell. Need to bring some snacks for the kiddos? Put them in the removable trunk. Double wishbone suspension on both sides. The airflow is designed as if the trailer was a giant helmet. There are also folding wheels if you want to use the trailer as a stroller. I’ve never been A big fan of the recumbents, but the mechanics of this one still got my attention. Sounds like it might actually be fun to zip around corners on this thing? Yet another way to haul cargo. Big load! One for the little ones. Iumentum’s cargo bikes are unusually light, but still boast some pretty impressive load capacities. Iumentum has equipped this one with all sorts of exotic light goodies. Cable steering has become increasingly popular in the cargo bike space in recent years. Some are executed very well, some not so much. Iumentum’s design looks refreshingly smooth, but I’m concerned about the weatherability. This heavy duty trike was designed to move larger shipping containers. They make it look so easy, don’t they? Another folding cargo bike. This design definitely reduces the storage footprint, but still feels a bit clunky to me. Cargo bike or cargo trailer? There were plenty of options for both at this year’s Eurobike, and plenty of ways to move your stuff. You don’t want the kids to get wet or cold, do you? Imagine how many bags of Haribo you could fit here! I’m all for new ideas on the cargo bike front, but I’m not sure I like the idea of ​​placing your cargo high like this, especially the passengers. However, note the additional platform below. In concept, therefore, it is not all that different from the new Ca Go CS. Now this concept was super intriguing. See that tank mounted on the back of the seat tube? It’s for compressed hydrogen. Yes, this is a fuel cell cargo bike. Unfortunately it’s not a functional concept, but it’s clean nonetheless. The front is equipped with a swivel hub.

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