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A comfy child seat on the family cargo bike

13. April 201618. September 2016 Sven

We love the Urban-Arrow as a family cargo bike, a lot. Especially for riding with kids, it is an awesome bike. Thanks to the optional mounting for baby car seats we were able to take our daughter on rides at … Continue reading A comfy child seat on the family cargo bike

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celebrate: our UrbanArrow had a birthday

30. November 201523. August 2016 Jessica

It’s been (over) a year now, since we brought home the whale, our UrbanArrow. And it’s been a wonderful year! We happy to celebrate this and as we light the candles on the cake I will tell you a little … Continue reading celebrate: our UrbanArrow had a birthday

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the Display is that little thing that makes a big difference

That SOB!

24. November 201524. November 2015 Jessica

To the Son of a Bitch that stole my Bosch display: Thank You! Thank you for that memorable Monday morning. It’s all good, you see. I planned a quick trip to the store before having to pick up my son … Continue reading That SOB!

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About Cargobikes and Living with them [interview]

28. August 201518. September 2016 Sven

A student-project from Augsburg, germany called e-transform made a video about energy-saving lifestyles. The students asked us for an interview and to introduce our chosen mode of transportation. We were glad to be able to contribute and to promote a … Continue reading About Cargobikes and Living with them [interview]

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Butchers and bicylce . Jess riding the tilting cargo bike

a bowler, a mustache, a tricylce.

22. June 201518. September 2016 Sven

I have been daydreaming about this neat piece of bicycle from the meatpacking district of copenhagen. I have been nagging Jess about how much I would love to try this cargo bike, that combines tricycle and two wheeler like no … Continue reading a bowler, a mustache, a tricylce.

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The top question people ask you about your cargo bike

15. June 201518. September 2016 Jessica

The whale usually gets a lot of attention, with people pointing and staring. But occasionally someone says something. Positively, we get a thumbs up and hear how practicle our bike is. Such responses are supportive and we appreciate them. However, … Continue reading The top question people ask you about your cargo bike

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Omnium cargo bike trackstanding with cargo: closet

Isn’t such a bike tricky to ride?

30. March 201518. September 2016 Sven

Some other common questions people ask, when they see cargo bikes for their first time are: “How does that bike ride?” or “Isn’t it tricky to ride?” The Short answers are: “Sweet.” and “Basicly: No.” Most bikes* are relatively easy … Continue reading Isn’t such a bike tricky to ride?

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Bosch Battery

Honey, I didn’t charge the battery

17. March 201517. March 2015 Sven

I bring Nicolai to Kindergarden with the Whale on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Usually that’s not a big deal even though it is a 25km ride, as the assist of the UrbanArrow is strong and keeps your legs relaxed. THIS … Continue reading Honey, I didn’t charge the battery

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on vacation with the bikes: the urban arrow in the netherlands

Who’s that Whale?

24. February 201518. September 2016 Jessica

It’s awesome owning a bike I totally love: Since September 2014 I’ve been pedalling an Urban Arrow equipped with a bosch middle-engine. It has a spacious cargo area, a padded seat for children and a spring suspended mounting for a baby car seat. … Continue reading Who’s that Whale?

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omnium cargo bike loaded with groceries

it is not your groceries, it is YOU!

19. February 201518. September 2016 Sven

When you talk to motorists, about how easy it is to live without a car, they come up with funny reasons for needing one. Often, one reason are the groceries they need to get for their loved ones. Actually thats a … Continue reading it is not your groceries, it is YOU!

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Why real men carry purses

3. February 201518. September 2016 Sven

Jess calls it my “purse”. Because I always have it with me. Pretty big for a purse, some might say… But real men need real purses. For me 89l is just the right size, as I  need the space -especially … Continue reading Why real men carry purses

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Isn’t it cold on the bike?

3. February 201518. September 2016 Sven

This morning, when commuting to work, I was asked by a woman, who looked at me with pity: Isn’t it cold on the bike? I smiled back. No! In winter it is just cold when you wait for the bus … Continue reading Isn’t it cold on the bike?

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