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Brands

12 brands we cover. Each one reviewed with honest opinions and real tradeoffs.

Aventon

1 bike

DTC brand that punches above its price. The Abound brought GPS tracking and alarm systems to sub-$2K cargo bikes. Nobody else is doing that at this price.

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Benno

1 bike

Founded by the guy who created Electra. The Boost handles like a sporty commuter until you load it up. Bosch-powered compacts.

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Gazelle

1 bike

130 years of Dutch cycling heritage. The Cabby is a practical longtail — MIK rack system lets you swap child seats and crates in 10 seconds.

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Lectric

1 bike

Value play out of Phoenix. The XPedition2 is modular — buy the base, add batteries and accessories as you need them. Aggressive pricing without feeling cheap.

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Rad Power Bikes

1 bike

Biggest e-bike brand in the US. The RadWagon put affordable cargo biking on the map. Direct-to-consumer, solid customer service when things break.

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Riese & Müller

1 bike

German-engineered, full-suspension cargo bikes. The Load and Packster cost serious money and ride like it. You get what you pay for here.

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Specialized

1 bike

Biggest bike company in the world finally showed up to cargo. The Globe Haul LT has 3.5-inch tires and a 441-pound weight limit.

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Tern

2 bikes

Compact cargo bikes that fit in elevators and bike rooms. The GSD and HSD run Bosch drivetrains and have the best accessory system in the business.

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Trek

1 bike

World's largest bike brand. The Fetch+ is their front-loader — belt drive, Bosch motor, big cargo box.

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Urban Arrow

1 bike

Dutch box bike specialists. The Family model is what half of Amsterdam rides. Bosch motor, Gates belt drive, built for daily school runs in any weather.

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Xtracycle

1 bike

Invented the longtail cargo bike category. The Swoop and Hopper come with Hooptie safety rails included.

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Yuba

2 bikes

Been making cargo bikes longer than most brands have existed. The Spicy Curry and Kombi are longtail staples. Best accessory ecosystem for families.

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