How to Choose a Cargo Bike
This category is for riders who want to carry large loads or transport children by bicycle. Think about what you need to carry, the overall size of the bike, and where the load sits.
OMNIUM
With the load carried in front, an OMNIUM remains easy to steer once you are used to its different weight distribution. If you like being able to see children or important cargo while riding, front-loading provides extra reassurance.
Once familiar, it rides much like a normal bicycle. For moving serious cargo without taking up too much space, OMNIUM is our first recommendation.
BIKE FRIDAY Haul A Day
Small wheels make the BIKE FRIDAY Haul A Day compact, easy to mount, and easy to maneuver through the city. Although it comes from the wide-open roads of the United States, its design fits Japanese streets and housing surprisingly well.
The more you learn about the Haul A Day's design philosophy—built around making a cargo bike manageable for almost anyone—the more appealing it becomes.
SURLY Big Dummy
A rear-loading longtail is physically longer, but the ride and handling remain close to a normal bicycle. Its big advantage is the balance between carrying capacity and stability.
It is especially well suited to family transport and riders who spend most of their time on wider streets.