Storage is a big issue, for sure. And that applies on all ends of a trip - multi-family complexes generally aren't equipped for cargo bikes, and I'd also bet you're not allowed to leave a cargo bike in a parking stall if you wanted to. Those spaces are restricted to _personal_ _car _storage only, which is pretty nuts when you start thinking about it.
You're not wrong about height, but also fit doesn't.... really matter on these things, if you've got one with a motor. If the seat is within a couple inches of tall enough, I call it good and head out (I really should put some markings on the seatpost, but I haven't bothered.
And yeah, just a backpack +/- a couple panniers is a great way to start. You'll be surprised how many trips you take don't require more storage space than that.
Jan. 7, 2025, 9:44 a.m. - Cooper Quinn
Storage is a big issue, for sure. And that applies on all ends of a trip - multi-family complexes generally aren't equipped for cargo bikes, and I'd also bet you're not allowed to leave a cargo bike in a parking stall if you wanted to. Those spaces are restricted to _personal_ _car _storage only, which is pretty nuts when you start thinking about it. You're not wrong about height, but also fit doesn't.... really matter on these things, if you've got one with a motor. If the seat is within a couple inches of tall enough, I call it good and head out (I really should put some markings on the seatpost, but I haven't bothered. And yeah, just a backpack +/- a couple panniers is a great way to start. You'll be surprised how many trips you take don't require more storage space than that.