Who said you can move furniture with a bike?

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/26007191

I saw this bike made by an independent bike shop for himself.

It's an electric longtail and can carry a 300kg europallet, plus the toolbox on the front, plus an extra person or material on the bike rack!

Here is the link to the shop website: https://www.cycles-penet.fr/

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baronofclubs@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I understand this is an impressive amount to tow, and to haul, but how tf does it stop? That's a lot of weight and not a lot of brake.

Showroom7561@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 363d

Most bike trailers that are designed to handle that load, usually have a built-in brake system as not to rely on the bike's brakes. This is often called an "overrun" brake or a "surge brake", and their design is genius.

And many trailers designed to move hundreds of KG will also have an e-assist motor.

balsoft@lemmy.ml · 9 pts · 1y (1 reply)

At some point a small electric truck would be a more practical option. Nevertheless this is extremely impressive!

its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 321d

I'd love a small electric truck option. Until then I'm biking most days.

helloworld@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 1y

This looks hardcore to be honest. If I was an amazon delivery driver I would rather just sit in the protected hull of my car if I had to do this on the regular.