CargoN e-Velo believe in Front Load Cargo Bikes...

CargoN e-Velo have been developing the best "Front Load" Cargo Bikes for several reasons. Front loaders look like they are difficult to ride, however they are not. The advantages are very apparent. Front Loaders allow the load to be lower and more stable than a "Rear Loaders". Front loaders are safer for families and dog owners - allowing the rider to see their precious cargo.

At CargoN e-Velo HQ we have developed the front load e-Cargo Bike concept and made some improvements. We have introduced "Hub Steering" and a "Split" frame structure that separates for storage and transportation. Our front load design shows innovation, resolving storage issues and load safety.

  • Hub Steering - by removing the fork & steerer, CargoN was able to save weight and shorten the wheelbase, thus improving the handling.
  • CargoN has aimed to have the lowest Cargo Bike front platform able to tilt 40deg.
  • 20" (BMX format) wheels allow for lowest stand over and shortest wheelbase (under 2m).
  • The "Split" Frame design allows for several frame sizes, a choice in wheel sizes (20 or 26inch) and several cargo deck lengths, 400, 600 & 1m long.

Why choose a Front Load Cargo Bike?

CargoN e-Velo started with a fresh approach. We researched the market for 2years looking for good and bad ideas and how they contribute to the Cargo Bike market. The UK market is small at the moment, however it is the biggest growth market in the cycle industry growing 30-40% year on year. The public are asking for alternatives to the diesel van, and to make their journeys more enjoyable.

We have partnered with ELEVATE. ELEVATE is an 'e-micromobility' research project, led by researchers at Leeds, Brighton and Oxford Universities. They have identified some key area which are barriers to the UK Cargo Bike market.

Combining our findings and ELEVATE's research CargoN e-Velo established a criteria to start designing the range to address these barriers. I don't need to say that Cycling in the UK is a very different experience to European Cities. Cargo Bikes also attract non-cyclists and it is the non-cyclist where the barriers are the most daunting.

Features

  • Intra-Drive GD8 Motor

    We chose Intra-Drive because they are made in Scotland and their ethics aligned with ours.

    Intra-Drive have a core value to allow their motors to be serviced by the customer or your local bike shop. This is without needing to go back to HQ, causing delays.

  • Split Frame & Modular

    Making the frame separable, allows the bike to be carried on the public transport in 2 halves or packaged together to go as travel luggage.
    Wheel Sizes:
    We can make the following wheel combinations 20/20" , 20/26" and 26/26"
    Decking:
    We are making the following as standard 400, 600 and 1000mm load capacity decks or boxes.

  • Hub Steering

    Cargo Bikes handle better if they are as short as possible. Hub Steering allows the wheel to be tucked closer to the front deck or box, shortening the wheelbase.
    With Hub Steering the front axle does not move (the outer hub moves). This allows from additional front decks to be used and with a rear deck, long poles, ladders or bulky items can be carried.

What makes CargoN e-Velo better than the rest?

Cycle lanes and roads in the UK leave something to be desired, however a Cargo Bike holds more authority on the road and an Electric allows Cargo Bikes to compete with diesel vans.

Rear loaders are popular with families, however when the children go the weight over the back wheel makes the bike top heavy and lets face it the family Labrador would be dangerous on a rear loader.
Front loaders look like they are difficult to ride, until you try one, then the advantages become apparent. The family dog will happily sit in the front without toppling a front loader.

Theft is a huge concern and we have made some of our bikes 2m long so that it fits in public lockups.even steps between gears for predictable gear changes.