8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting An E-Cargo Bike
Published on March 10th 2023
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One year ago Simon bought himself an electric cargo bike with space at the front and back to store shopping AND his own two kids! 863km later, he shares what he's learned. Are they practical? What are the benefits? And what are the downsides? It's time to find out! 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Bike vs walking and driving 1:40 - Price 2:56 - Parking 4:06 - Weather 5:01 - Traffic 5:32 - Types of cargo bikes 6:57 - Safety 8:52 - Downsides Useful Links: GCN+ | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 https://gcn.eu/8x0 Ride with us at the Global Bike Festival 👉 https://gcn.eu/GBF2023 Download the GCN App for free 👉 https://gcn.eu/app Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/shop-spring Join the GCN Club 👉 https://gcnclub.com GCN Training Plans 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcntp Watch more on GCN... 📹 The Last Mile: GCN's Cargo Bike Beer Delivery Challenge 👉 https://youtu.be/RJa0t4nQ4BE 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Smoke the Herp - Sven Lindvall Slap Face 2 - SFX Producer Midwest Diner - Frook Hit Solid Smack - SFX Producer Last Day Of May (Indie Pop Version) - Bjorn Skogsberg Fire and Ashes - par Different Type Of Vibe - Matt Large Cash Register 12 - SFX Producer Car Pass By 3 - SFX Producer Better Than Sunday (Indie Pop Version) - Dip Diet Always Raining - Frook #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #cargobike #ebike #ecargobike #bikereview 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Castelli Clothing: https://gcn.eu/Castelli Giro Helmets: https://gcn.eu/Giro Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Zipp Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Zipp Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Elite Bottles: https://gcn.eu/EliteBottles Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop Komoot: https://gcn.eu/komoot Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SIS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Shimano Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Shimano Shadow Stand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - https://www.youtube.com/gcnjapan GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/embn