Spyke
lemmy.ml

It looks like the front tire is floating....

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I think you're right. The elevation by the kickstand probably gives off that appearance.

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kbin.social

I thought about getting one, but more of the "bucket in front" Netherland style. I'm too lazy to go shopping once a week, when I'm going to fill that thing up to the top.

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kbin.social

Get one with the basket attached to the frame!

The ones that ride on the front wheel mean you have to shift the load for all steering, for even the slightest correction. Inconvenient, and dangerous even.

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Ysellianreply
feddit.nl

So as a Dutch dad who owns one of these I can say my only regret is not getting one sooner, my kids absolutely adore riding in it. However in the Netherlands our infrastructure is very much geared towards bikes so keep in mind that the experience will be different, because they are more difficult to stear and maneuver than a normal bike.

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Infrastructure here in Germany is okish, getting better. And in my city there are plenty of ... What's gender neutral for bakfietsmoeder? Bakfietsouders? It seems to be ok.

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Those are nice! I belong to a bike sharing service and I am able to rent them by the minute or by the hour. It takes a bit of getting used to but you can sure carry a lot of stuff.

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lemm.ee

Nice ride! Any system for attaching cargo on the back?

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smeepsreply
feddit.uk

There are 2x50l panniers that attach to the rails, otherwise can use bungees and such to attach things, or add a box on top etc

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Ooh, with those huge panniers you won't be missing a car often! Enjoy!

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Wow, looks sturdy. I guess you could even attach a small trailer to it if you need to move something longer...

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lemmy.world

It has a belt drive? Why does it look like the belt is pinched in?

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sudoreply
lemmy.fmhy.ml

It appears it's just an additional gear to keep the chain from hanging as low and loose as traditional chains to help prevent things, like pant legs, from getting caught in it.

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kbin.social

Does it include anything to help pedaling hills? Seems like it could get difficult if you're fully loaded up?

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Menjooreply
lemmy.world

Looks like a Bosch middle motor. They support up to 360% for up to 25 kph.

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Menjooreply
lemmy.world

The motor supports with up to 360% of the wattage you put in to the pedals. Ie it boosts your input by 3,6 times.

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