Now THIS is a cargo bike....

[bizzz111]

I think I could live in this thing.

http://www.treehugger.com/Little%20Queen-Paris-Cargo-Bike.jpg

I really want one, but I'm not really sure why.

[UtahWasatch]

Yes, why?

[EricJ]

'Cuz you'd have the ONLY ONE, except for maybe that guy!

Eric

[AllenG]

So where did you find it? Anyone know what it is? I can't make out the URL printed on the side.

[Kabloink]

So where did you find it? Anyone know what it is? I can't make out the URL printed on the side.

Looks like its a cargo moving company in Paris

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/05/pedal-powered-cabs-reach-stockholm.php

That story links to this page(LA PETITE REINE), but its in French.

http://www.lapetitereine.com/ENT_presse.php

[wahoonc]

So where did you find it? Anyone know what it is? I can't make out the URL printed on the side.

Paris, France (http://www.copenhagenize.com/2008/05/little-queen.html):thumb:

Aaron:)

[AllenG]

Thanks guys.

[Artkansas]

I think I could live in this thing.

http://www.treehugger.com/Little%20Queen-Paris-Cargo-Bike.jpg

I really want one, but I'm not really sure why.

Looks very Disneyesque

[Novakane]

Is it just me, or does it look like there's a back wheel to the bicycle portion - like that big thing is actually a trailer?

[Novakane]

Ah, no it's just me. I followed the second link (first one was dead) and found more photos. A clear side view shows there's a curved bulge there like a wheel, but nothing below.

[AllenG]

Ah, no it's just me. I followed the second link (first one was dead) and found more photos. A clear side view shows there's a curved bulge there like a wheel, but nothing below.

There is what looks to be a battery, I think it may have an electric assist.

http://awcg.com/Allen/RandomImages/FrenchCargo.jpg
The green thing, I think, is its battery. The plug-in could be on the gray faceplate.

[wahoonc]

There is what looks to be a battery, I think it may have an electric assist.

http://awcg.com/Allen/RandomImages/FrenchCargo.jpg
The green thing, I think, is its battery. The plug-in could be on the gray faceplate.

They do have an electric assist...works for me

Aaron:)

[StephenH]

I was just thinking that a head wind would be brutal in that. Those tires wouldn't make it any easier, either.

[larry_llama]

here's something you can live in

http://halifax.optimuscrime.com/2004/06/living-inside-belly-of-whale.html

http://halifax.optimuscrime.com/images/june04/whale-house.jpg

[oldride]

What a cool little camper trailer. I'd love to see more stuff like this on the market. Perhaps an ultra lite hardsided folding camper that can be towed by a bike.

[Elkhound]

What a cool little camper trailer. I'd love to see more stuff like this on the market. Perhaps an ultra lite hardsided folding camper that can be towed by a bike.

Living in one full-time might not be practical, but as a vacation/recreation device, yes.

[squirtdad]

I don't think I would want to take on a headwind....electric assist or not with that thing.....

[surfimp]

There is what looks to be a battery, I think it may have an electric assist.
Sweet jesus, I hope so! Pedaling that thing into a strong headwind would be a nightmare! LOL :)

Steve

[StephenH]

Here's one you can pick up:
http://cgi.ebay.com/pedicab-vending-cart_W0QQitemZ260253697325QQihZ016QQcategoryZ67146QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[badmother]

This one is good!
http://www.tonystrailers.com/nomad/ Had plans to make one but..

[MnHillBilly]

Having lived in Paris/France for a time, I can assure you that headwinds aren't really a concern, at least downtown proper. :) This is exactly the kind of thing that would make sense there. Glad I'm getting a peek at it :)

What concerns me about the set-up is that the guy doesn't appear to have any room to move behind the seat - as in, the trailer is impeding his posture and the movement of the posterior with the pedaling. Seems they could find a way to give a little bit more clearance if these are rentals/multiple-user machines?

[MnHillBilly]

Having lived in Paris/France for a time, I can assure you that headwinds aren't really a concern, at least downtown proper. :) This is exactly the kind of thing that would make sense there. Glad I'm getting a peek at it :)

What concerns me about the set-up is that the guy doesn't appear to have any room to move behind the seat - as in, the trailer is impeding his posture and the movement of the posterior with the pedaling. Seems they could find a way to give a little bit more clearance if these are rentals/multiple-user machines?

Adding, now that I've looked over the web site:

Moderately impressive - can go a max of 20 kmh, only 2 hours to recharge the battery, can hold a recommended max of 80 kilos of cargo (about 180 pounds of stuff).

They'll sell you one w/a battery for 3,500 euros, without for 2,500 euros - a relative bargain. :)

I've seen homemade trailers that can hold/pull more than that, but it seems the advantage to their model is that it's a closed unit. And apparently has the legal right to ride in lanes designated for buses - something you don't normally see here. They have seperate bike lanes and bus lanes over there. It has the odd designation of being able to call itself a bicycle and a special cargo vehicle - whatever it feels like at the time :)

[StephenH]

I don't see a problem with room in the posterior, seems to me it would work okay to sit right against that back and pedal. What I do see as a problem is that his seat is too low, but he's also almost out of headroom, too- obviously a setup for short people.