The more cargo bikes I see, the more I want one. They’re immensely practical in any city, and can carry enough junk to make most car journeys pointless. But if you’re already used to a bike you likely think smaller — daily rather than weekly trips to the grocery store, for example. The cargo bike, then, may best be marketed at the guilt-ridden car user.
And this cargo bike might be just the one to pry you away from your gas-fuelled obsession. The Madsen Bucket Cargo Bike is a purpose built, long-wheelbase bicycle with a giant plastic bucket on the back. The $1300 bike comes with an eight-speed derailleur with trigger shifers to get things moving and a disk brake to stop when fully loaded. The bucket at the rear holds 40 gallons and can be swapped out with a supplied two-seater bench and seat-belts. There’s a bucket free version, too, for $1100. It’s not a steal, but compared to a car it looks very cheap, and you’ll be traveling in style.
In fact, one way to think of this is as a stretch limo with a pool in the back, for little people at least — just add hot water and cold champagne.
Product page [Madsen Bikes via Uncrate]
See Also:
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- Euro-Style Cargo Bikes Made in America
- Dump the Car for Kona’s Cargo Carrying Utility Bike
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