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eCargo Bike fleet

We have six different electric cargo bikes for hire.

Larry vs Harry eBullitt 

This bike offers a sportier ride than some others, it’s agile with a small turning circle and a lightweight frame. The eBullitt has a flatbed that can be used as it is, or with a lockable metal box. 

Blue electric delivery bike beside six cardboard boxes

Blue electric delivery bike with purpose-built front storage

Motor: Shimano Steps 6100 crank mounted 250w 
Battery: Shimano Steps 518wh
Range: up to 50 miles 
Gears: Shimano Nexus 5 speed internal hub 
Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes 
Bike weight: 28kg (15kg bike,13kg box) 
Bike dimensions: L 243cm x W 46cm x H 76cm 
Platform dimensions: L 71cm x W 46cm 
Box capacity: 145 litres 
Max total weight: 180kg (rider + load) 

Butchers & Bicycles Mk1 E 

A unique feature of the B&B is its tilting steering – lean to turn like you would riding a normal bike. This bike offers an upright riding position and a large front mounted box with a waterproof cloth cover. 

Black electric delivery bike beside six cardboard boxes

Black electric delivery bike with purpose-built front storage

Motor: Bosch Performance Line crank mounted 250w 
Battery: 2x 500wh 
Range: 15 - 50 miles (1x 500wh) 
Gears: 1x11 SRAM derailleur
Brakes: hydraulic disc brakes 
Bike weight: 49kg 
Bike dimensions: L 225cm x W 90cm x H 110cm 
Box dimensions: 90cm x 60cm x 60cm 
Max total weight: 250kg (max load in box 80kg, max rider weight 120kg) 

Carla Cargo eCarla trailer 

The eCarla can be used either as an electric assist trailer with a regular bike, or pulled along as an electric assist hand cart. This trailer has a HUGE flatbed and the sky’s the limit with what you can carry!  

Black electric delivery bike beside a number of cardboard boxes

Three-wheeled yellow bike trailer

Motor: Front wheel brushless Bafang hub motor 
Battery: 480wh
Range: 12-20 miles
Gears: n/a 
Brakes: Disc brake with mechanical overrun 
Trailer weight: 45kg 
Trailer dimensions: L 230cm x W 95cm x H 75cm 
Platform dimensions: L 165cm x W 65cm (1.5m3 loading volume) 
Max total weight: 150kg as trailer, 200kg as hand trolley 

Riese & Muller Packster 40 

The smallest eCargo bike in our library, the R&M 40 has a very similar ride to a normal bike with a smaller cargo area (either with a box or as a flatbed). There’s still plenty of room to carry bulky items though. This is a great bike for nipping around town. 

Black and red electric delivery bike beside cardboard boxes

Black and red electric delivery bike with front storage

Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 2 crank mounted 250w 
Battery: 500wh 
Range: 25-95 miles 
Gears: Shimano Deore 10 speed derailleur 
Brakes: Hydraulic disc brake 
Bike weight: 30kg 
Bike dimensions: L 223cm x W 62cm x H 115cm 
Platform dimensions: L 42cm x W 48cm 
Max total weight: 160kg 

Urban Arrow Cargo L Flatbed/softbox 

One of our biggest eCargo bikes, the Cargo L really is Large! The enormous flatbed can be used as it is, or with a waterproof soft box attached. Don’t be put off by its size though, it still has a very smooth ride. 

Black electric delivery bike beside several cardboard boxes

Black electric delivery bike with large front storage

Motor: Bosch Performance Line crank mounted 250w 
Battery: 500Wh 
Range: 20-75 miles 
Gears: Enviolo Cargo internal hub gears 
Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes 
Bike weight: 50kg 
Bike dimensions: L 274cm x W 70cm x H 110cm 
Platform dimensions: L 74cm x W 60cm 
Max total weight: 275kg total (bike + rider + load) 

Urban Arrow Cargo L Hard case 

 This version has a large metal lockable storage box. 

Motor: Bosch Performance Line crank mounted 250w 
Battery: 500Wh 
Range: 20-75 miles 
Gears: Enviolo Cargo internal hub gears 
Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes 
Bike weight: 67kg (50kg bike, 17kg box) 
Bike dimensions: L 274cm x W 70cm x H 110cm 
Box capacity: 260 litres 
Box dimensions: 100/68cm x 55cm x 65cm (71x46cm opening size) 
Max total weight: 275kg total (bike + rider + load) 
 

Page last reviewed: 1 February 2023