Cargo bikes

Cargo bikes, as the name implies, are specifically designed for transporting large or heavy loads.

The market for cargo bikes is getting larger as more individuals and businesses look to transport more goods by bicycle. From children to ice cream, the possibilities are almost endless. And as the range of uses grows, so does the design of these bikes.

This Wikipedia page gives some of the traditional and not-so traditional uses for cargo bikes, whilst an article on the Guardian website lists some of the manufacturers currently experiencing a boom in production.

Laura Sarton, pictured right, featured in a blog in 2009 for us, telling us why she prefers transporting her children by pedal power than any other mode of transport.

Want to find out more?

Locally, Really Useful Bikes, based in Westerleigh, South Gloucestershire, are cargo bike specialists, supplying a wide range of bicycle transportation vehicles, some for carrying family and friends and some for carrying loads.

Other local bike shops can order in many of these bicycles too and all will be happy to help you find the bike to suit your needs.