Here’s an interesting alternative to the Dutch-made cargo bikes we were looking at earlier.
The maker of CETMA racks has developed a prototype of a cargo platform bike.
CETMAcargo logo
From the looks, the final model will
- Weigh less than a full-fledged bakefits
- The frame is “bi-partable.” Which means
The front and rear ends are swappable, so different sized cargo areas can be joinable with
small or large cockpits. Tall riders can have a small cargo area/short wheelbase, or short riders can choose large, extended cargo fronts.
This also means a huge cut in shipping costs.
Another interesting point is that in the event of damage to part of the bike, the entire frame need not be replaced. If either end is recoverable, replace only the damaged section.
I can already imagine fitting the infant carseat to the platform, with my BoBike seat on the back for the 2 year old.
We’ll see how this bike comes together. There may be no choice for me but a trip to Portland and Seatle to try out some of these bikes myself.
