Cargo Bike
Bunch Bikes The Preschool 4+
The mini school bus that fits six kids in your driveway
by Bunch Bikes
$8,277
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177lbs
Weight
600lbs
Max load
45Nm
Torque
~20mi
Real range
614Wh
Battery
6
Kids
The Carryish Take
Bottom line: A commercial-grade kid hauler that costs like one — brilliant for large families or daycare providers, overkill for everyone else.
Best for
- Home daycare providers shuttling 4-6 kids to parks and activities
- Large families with 3+ young children who bike everywhere
- Schools or camps needing safe group transport for short distances
- Urban families replacing a minivan for neighborhood trips
Not for
- Typical 1-2 kid families — the Tern GSD or RadWagon handle that better
- Anyone with standard bike storage — this needs garage or shed space
- Budget-conscious buyers — the Lectric XP Trike costs $2,000 less
- Riders who need to lift or carry their bike upstairs
Pros & Cons
What we like
- +Six-passenger capacity with proper safety harnesses beats any other family bike
- +600 lbs total capacity handles multiple kids plus gear without breaking a sweat
- +Steel frame construction built to survive commercial daycare abuse
- +614Wh battery provides 20-25 real-world miles with full passenger load
- +Hydraulic disc brakes essential for stopping 400+ lbs of cargo safely
- +Wide 36.5-inch stance won't tip over when kids climb around
Watch out for
- –At 177 lbs empty, you'll need help moving this thing anywhere
- –36.5-inch width won't fit through standard doorways or bike paths
- –Generic DAPU motor lacks the refinement of Bosch or Shimano systems
- –$8,277 price tag costs more than a decent used car
Full Specifications
Motor & Power
- Motor
- DAPU (Hub (rear))
- Power
- 500W nominal
- Torque
- 45 Nm
- Throttle
- Thumb throttle
- Top speed
- 20 mph
- Class
- Class 2 (20 mph, throttle)
Battery & Range
- Battery
- 614Wh
- Voltage
- 48V
- Removable
- Yes
- Stated range
- 30 mi
Size & Weight
- Weight
- 177 lbs
- Max system weight
- 600 lbs
- Cargo capacity
- 400 lbs
- Length
- 83"
- Rider height
- 4'11" – 6'6"
Drivetrain & Brakes
- Drivetrain
- Chain — Shimano
- Gearing
- Derailleur (7-speed)
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc — Tektro
Wheels & Comfort
- Front wheel
- 20in
- Rear wheel
- 24in
- Tires
- CST
Cargo & Family
- Layout
- Front-box
- Max child passengers
- 6
Safety & Security
- Integrated lights
- Yes
Extras
- Display
- LCD
- Fenders
- Included
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kids can this actually carry safely?
Six kids up to about 65 lbs each, with proper safety harnesses. The front box has individual seating positions and restraints for each child.
Will this fit in a standard garage?
At 83 inches long and 36.5 inches wide, it'll fit in most two-car garages but forget single-car spaces. You'll need dedicated storage.
How does it handle with a full load?
Stable but slow. The wide wheelbase prevents tipping, but expect 8-12 mph top speed with six kids aboard.
Can adults ride in the front box?
Technically yes, but it's designed for children. Two small adults might fit, but you'd be pushing the weight limits quickly.
The Babboe Big-E or Nihola 4.0 offer similar six-kid capacity for less money, but this Bunch Bikes model has better build quality and higher payload capacity if you're serious about daily commercial use.
