Types Freight bicycle

1 types

1.1 cycle truck
1.2 butcher s bike
1.3 boda-boda
1.4 long john bicycle
1.5 offroad long john bicycle
1.6 longtail bicycle
1.7 wooden freight bicycle
1.8 porteur bicycle
1.9 tricycles

types

cargo bike in copenhagen

in amsterdam , copenhagen, freight bikes extremely popular. in amsterdam many residents fit large front carriers sturdy city bicycles. there broad variety of specially made freight bikes including low-loading two-wheelers extended wheelbases, bicycles small front wheels fit huge front carriers, tadpole-type three-wheelers box between 2 front wheels. varieties used elsewhere include platform, basket etc. instead of box, loading area between 2 rear wheels (delta-fashion), small-wheel two-wheelers loading both , front. occasional four-wheeler can seen, within plant, warehouse or like, demands on stability , loading capacity higher on range.

cycle truck

the cycle truck refers type of freight bicycle smaller front wheel rear, typically 26 inches (66 cm) rear , 20 inches (51 cm) front.

butcher s bike

typical 1930 s butcher s bike, in forest of dean

also referred baker s bike, style of freight bicycle popular wide variety of trades during first half of 20th century, particularly in united kingdom. typically, have basket or storage box mounted within framework fixed front of bike. often, feature sign advertising business concerned, attached within main triangle of bicycle frame.

their popularity declined towards end of 1950s, increase of motorised transport, , use today largely limited postal delivery services.

boda-boda

a boda-boda (or bodaboda) two-wheeled bicycle or motorcycle taxi, in east africa. boda boda name of yuba bicycles compact cargo bike introduced in 2012.

long john bicycle

danish long john freight bicycle

the long john bicycle freight bicycle cargo area in front of rider , linkage connecting steering front wheel. capacity 220 pounds (100 kg). traditional long john have smaller front wheel , 23 or 26 in (58 or 66 cm) rear wheel , 30–40 in (76–102 cm) long platform or basket located low in front of handlebars. vintage long johns becoming collectible. term bakfiets (which means box bike in dutch) has been used describe long johns , cargo bikes in general. shorter versions of long johns referred cycletrucks . last known manufacturer still produce original long johns monark. history of long john bicycles traced denmark c. 1923. smith & co. company (sco - founded ivar smith , robert jacobsen in odense, denmark 17 october 1894) inventor , first build type of cargo bicycle. first long-john presented public @ wembley world fair & exhibition in 1924.

offroad long john bicycle

offroad long john bicycle, 80x60cm cargoarea, twin motors

the range of long john style cargobikes extends off-road applications. such designs can cover difficult terrain such sand, mud, , snow, using fatbike tires, electric motors, , suitable ground clearance. brings cargobikes farms, national parks, 1st-response situations, , immunization programs.

longtail bicycle

a surly big dummy handlebars , foot rests second rider

longtails have longer usual frame wheelbase @ rear compared standard bicycle. extended rear better facilitates use freight bicycle or carrying multiple or adult passengers compared shorter bicycles. tend handle more regular bikes cargo bikes linkage steering.

xtracycle free radical fitted trek 820 mtb donor bike.

xtracycle developed first longtail product, free radical, attaches existing donor bicycle make longtail bike in 1998. growing popularity of xtracycle inspired kona ute, launched 2008 season. surly asked xtracycle build complete xtracycle-compatible frameset; result big dummy , first released 2008 season. chromoly frameset designed 26 wheels. buyers have choice of frameset alone or complete bicycle. in 2008 xtracycle documented longtail open-source standard. has helped individuals build longtail bikes such xtravois.

xtracycle offers complete bike, xtracycle edgerunner, allows safer loading , unloading of children , easier handle , accelerate other longtails because of small 20 rear wheel.

since longtails have become bike of choice outfitted electric-power assist systems.

yuba bicycles launched first complete longtail cargo bike mundo. other complete longtail cargo bikes include surly big dummy.

bike friday has unique longtail cargo bike, haul-a-day, main frame adjusts in size riders 4 0 6 6 tall. claimed world s lightest longtail cargo bike.

bike43 has longtail 20 rear wheel lower weight of payload. goal make bicycle stable 2 or 3 children onboard. frame made in europe cromoly steel stiffness strength , durability.

wooden freight bicycle

chukudu transporting bananas market in north kivu province of dr congo.

the chukudu (or chikudu, cbokoudou) two-wheeled vehicle used in east of democratic republic of congo. made of wood, , used transporting freight.

porteur bicycle

a modern bicycle styled after classic french porteur bicycle.

a porteur bicycle has rack on front, , can carry as 50 kilograms (110 lb) way.

tricycles

cycle rickshaw in dhaka

cycle rickshaws used short range transport of both people , goods while tricycles boxes or platforms used transport goods. cargo tricycle open or flat platform might used low value goods or trips rider goods. fabric cover can added provide weather protection. tricycles can fitted lockable weatherproof box, of aluminium construction, valuable goods , rider has leave vehicle.

cargo tricycles can typically carry 100–300 kilograms (220–660 lb) of cargo , have capacity of 1 cubic metre (35 cu ft) or more, half capacity of small panel van. weight capacity of tricycles limited available human power , permitted power of electric assist law.