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
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
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!
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]
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.
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
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?
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
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?
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!
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
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?