The best electric cargo bike on the market just got front suspension and new headlights.
forever cargo bike.
Sounds good! This is exactly what we need in the market.
The lifespan of an electric cargo bike depends on use and maintenance. With proper maintenance, a quality cargo bike can easily last 10 years or longer. Regular inspection and replacement of wear parts are essential to extend service life. (From the urban arrow site)
Hmm, that’s not very “forever.”
Then I went searching for their warranty terms, which is suspiciously not easy to find.
They give a 2 - 5 year warranty, depending on the part of the bike.
This marketing vs reality is incredibly frustrating, and it causes people to not want to risk or entertain parting with $8000 on a cargo bike. 😮💨
Edit: 2 - 5 year warranty.
I took one of these for a test ride and wasn’t overly impressed. I found the cargo bin to be a bit too large and the lack of rear suspension made for a bit of a bumpy ride. I wanted to try the Urban Arrow Shorty but the LBS mentioned they don’t ship them to Canada. Boo!
I ended up going with a Riese & Muller Load5 60 with ABS and Rohloff. Placed the order in July so still have a while before it arrives.
For the price I would’ve expected full suspension, that’s crazy.
No kidding! The Load5 wasn’t cheap either. But it is such a smooth ride and the build quality is top tier.
I had been saving up to buy an EV and thought screw it I’m getting a cargo e-bike instead. No stupid monthly insurance and no getting stuck in traffic (for the most part since we have a nice pathway system where I am, just have to keep my speed to 20Km/h(might be 25 I’ll double check before riding)). I may still get some insurance for the e-bike but it would be like $500 per YEAR, if that. E-bike will also force/help me with staying active.
Insurance is probably a good idea as well as a couple solid locks.
Oh yes. I already have my eye on the Hiplok DX1000(rear tire and frame), and D1000(front tire). They’re Diamond rated. I’ve watched some video reviews and they are not easy to cut that’s for sure. I might end up getting a chain as well so the 2 can be connected, since most bike racks won’t be long enough to reach both tires on the Load. I’ll also have the Bosch Connect Module that has GPS tracking and bike alarm. You can also digitally lock the Bosch batteries now as well so they will only work on your bike tho I’ll most likely take the batteries off the bike if parking for long periods or in less desirable areas.
