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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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