Recent content by rik

The only other large, heavy duty bike trailers available in the US are from Bikes at Work. https://www.bikesatwork.com/ You may also want to look at trailers by Wike, Carla Cargo, or Hinterher. Those are harder to come by in the US. I haven’t seen any comparisons between the different models...

This is the new, even more expensive Family model with the front suspension, right? Still no Shorty or Cargo models for the US?

I run Bikescape here in Provincetown, MA. We focus on doing the things the town isn’t good at, which is operating programs (bike library, bike repair classes, fun rides) and advocating for better integration of bikes into the built environment (invisible things like zoning code updates and...

Massachusetts just launched its new state-wide e-bike voucher program that provides either $800 or $1200 toward any Class 1 or Class 2 ebike priced $5,000 or less (or an adaptive ebike up to $8,500) at participating bike shops. Vouchers are income-restricted and done by lottery. Only a few of...

Have you looked at motorcycle camera units? I’ve been experimenting with a Carpuride CarPlay unit on my bicycle. It has front and rear cameras and a handlebar mounted display that connects to my iPhone. And it only cost $229 US. I primarily wanted something with a handlebar display so I can...

Sounds like they’re just pausing imports until they know the fallout of the latest tariff chaos. I’m hearing the same from other companies that make their products abroad.

Note that most bike theft insurance policies require that the bike be stored indoors and some even specify the type of lock. Read the fine print so you’re not wasting your money on a policy that may not meet your use case.

I’ve been researching this for several years and haven’t found an affordable (under $3k) solution. Building a shed seems to be the most reasonable approach if you make it as secure as possible (lock the bike inside to a ground mount and lock the door to the shed). Local zoning codes often...

Those look great but were $10K+ each when I inquired and they didn't have a model long enough for a bakfiets or long tail. Do you know any US towns or cities where they have been successfully installed & operated?

I test rode both since they’re the only cargo bikes available locally. The Fetch+2 was a nice ride, similar to the Specialized Globe Haul. The Fetch+4 was a beast - and I’m usually fan of huge cargo bikes - but it felt a lot heavier and more cumbersome than an Urban Arrow Family. Both Treks...

It’s a great hack if you can get away with it. I looked at getting a van to use as a bike storage unit, but the requirements here are that vehicles have to be inspected, registered, and insured. That made it way too expensive and complicated.

How’d it do in the cold? I’ve given up on trying to record outdoors in winter since devices with batteries just lose their charge so fast that they’re useless. Winter temps here are typically around 20F with 20 mph winds. I’ve tried cameras from Insta360, GoPro, and various iPhones. All have...

Definitely get an Ursus Jumbo, Big Foot, or Hopper. The Hopper is all steel and typically an OEM part (it’s the standard on Workcycles bikes) that’s hard to find in the US. The Jumbo and Big Foot are available in retail packaging. I use the Jumbo on most of my bikes since it’s higher...

I’m trying to figure out if it’s possible to get an Urban Arrow Cargo L flatbed in the US. The upright Dutch riding position is the best for me (I have wrist issues) and UA is the only company w that style in the US. (Both R&M and Bullit are too forward-leaning.) Is the UA Family the same bike...

Ooh I’ll have to add that one to my shelf of 3D printed cargo bikes!