For families who want to trade the car for two wheels If you?re in the market for a new bike, there are plenty of options. Some new electric bikes can take you 40 miles on one charge, while other scooter-like bikes make commuting more comfortable.
But all of these bikes only work for one person. Part of the reason cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam are two-wheeled paradises is because whole families commute every day by bike?often in large, bucket-style cargo bikes. That might seem revolutionary here in the United States, but a growing number of parents and their kids are looking to get out of their cars and onto two wheels.
Cargo bikes may not win races, but they do an excellent job of getting you, your kids, and even your animals to where you need to be. They can come with racks for surfboards and extra baskets, are often available with electric assist to counteract the added weight, and have plenty of space for groceries. Fifteen years ago it was almost impossible to buy a European-styled cargo bike in the U.S. Fortunately, whether you order one online or find one at an ever-growing list of American bike shops, cargo bikes are on the rise. Here are three different options that are prepped and ready to haul parents, kids, and all the gear you need around cities.
The Babboe City Cargo Bike

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The Babboe City Cargo Bike seats two toddlers easily.

This two-wheeled version of a bakfiets?the Dutch name for a bi...