Cargo e-bikes in SA?

[reggiepret]

Hi,

I am looking for a e-bike with a cargo hold, something like the Bakfiets from the Neatherlands.

I haven't seen anything in SA yet, is it because of the lack of need for it in SA?

Also, a bike trailer could probably also work.

Thanks!
Reggie

[David Sutcliffe]

Hi Reggie

 

My brother in law built one up a while ago and was trying to sell it.  Had it on bike hub a while.  I'm not sure if he did sell it, but I've sent him a message saying you're looking for one.

[reggiepret]

Thanks @David Sutcliffe!

 

[David Sutcliffe]

50 minutes ago, reggiepret said:

Thanks @David Sutcliffe!

 

No sorry he sold it

[splat]

1 hour ago, reggiepret said:

Hi,

I am looking for a e-bike with a cargo hold, something like the Bakfiets from the Neatherlands.

I haven't seen anything in SA yet, is it because of the lack of need for it in SA?

Also, a bike trailer could probably also work.

Thanks!
Reggie

This one has more of a platform than a 'bak'

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/commuter-bikes/505910/omnium-cargo-bike-10-speed-will-consider-offers

[FirstV8]

Contact Desmond Soekoe 0724996116 or 0826542598 of Soekoes Bicycle Company  https://soekoe.co.za/ . He builds E or motorized bikes to specific needs or spec . He is in Germiston 

[buckstopper]

Just got back from Germany, ebikes and cargo bikes all over. Some interesting iterations

[reggiepret]

Thanks @FirstV8 that looks amazing, and I think they can do the job. Will definitely visit them soon.

@buckstopper it is incredible to see the diversity in bikes around. Thanks for sharing the image.

@splat a great example of a cargo bike in SA. There is a bunch of stuff in the news about using these bikes: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiZ-dPzgK36AhWloVwKHQfaCrgQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news24.com%2Fnews24%2Fsouthafrica%2Fnews%2Fservice-on-a-bike-how-eldorado-park-man-took-the-plunge-to-bring-much-needed-services-to-his-community-20220923&usg=AOvVaw2Aa0AdM88f319LFykiRah8

 

Thanks!

 

[bouwerwogmailcom]

Hi 

Stroom.bike will launch in December 2022. Previous products include Larkcycles.com

Design in SA and manufactured at Stroom factory in Stellenbosch. The products include an electric long john, longtail and electric delta trailer.

Contact Peter-John with queries.

074 155 2670

[reggiepret]

Epic! Thank you for sending the details on the stroom.bike

[Hairy]

If you do not have a limiting budget, I am sure that Dave Mercer could slap together something special for you!

[Shebeen]

6 hours ago, bouwerwogmailcom said:

Hi 

Stroom.bike will launch in December 2022. Previous products include Larkcycles.com

Design in SA and manufactured at Stroom factory in Stellenbosch. The products include an electric long john, longtail and electric delta trailer.

Contact Peter-John with queries.

074 155 2670

wow. i haven't seen box tubing on a bike since the legendary Raleigh M-TRAX. looks like they have not wasted money on frills, hope it goes well 

[The Ouzo]

17 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

wow. i haven't seen box tubing on a bike since the legendary Raleigh M-TRAX. looks like they have not wasted money on frills, hope it goes well 

honestly looking at those does not look like much thought went into aesthetics or even rideability, the fork - headtube - bars look very upright