I fell in love with the Babboe Bakfiets at first sight. It's a Dutch import but I became acquainted with it when a neighborhood family showed up at the local coffee joint with one of these bad boys. It's literally head-turning. The rest of you may have first seen one with that awesome photo of the super biking Portland mom of 6 that we recently featured.
What's cool is that your kid has plenty of room up front to chill and see the world. There are safety belts and space for snacks or even a pet. Because it's on two wheels, it functions much like a normal bike, and is able to maneuver and make turns much like a standard bicycle. The problem with that is, if you're not an experienced rider, it can be a bit wobbly and hard to manage.
Which is what led me to my second discovery, the Christiania cargo bike. The history behind this bike is really amazing; Annie and her husband, Lars, live in a car-free section of Copenhagen, called Christiania. Because these bikes are meant to be ridden year round, they can hold up to any kid of weather. They are durable and great for a recreational rider like myself (read: clumsy). Because there are three wheels, the bike is essentially a giant tricycle which makes it pretty darn durable.
Keep in mind that these bikes are imported, both using high quality materials and finishes which means they don't come cheap. We're talking over a thousand bucks, easy. But, think about the money that you will be saving on gas, and gym memberships. Seriously. -Eva
Both Babboe cargo bike and Christiania cargo bike are only available at select retailers. I am partial to Flying Pigeon because the guys couldn't be nicer and more knowledgable.
