Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Mountain bikes that never leave urban and suburban streets would be the equivalent to SUV's that never go off road. Both are sold with features/styling meant for show rather than go.
Of course the whole idea that cargo bikes will ever be anything but an infinitesimally small slice of the U.S. market is wishful thinking. Outside of Portland, it is unlikely that many people have ever seen one being ridden, and even less people actually seriously thought of buying one.
Been seeing quite a few in the Boston area too. Last time I was up there in the Cambridge/Sommerville area I saw 9 distinctly different cargo bikes (baksfiet style). One was a CETMA, 5 looked to be WorkCycles from the NL, one was a definite custom, the others I couldn't tell for sure. I have also seen a couple in the JP area. The ones I saw in JP were both being used to haul children. The ones in Cambridge/S'ville were being used for cargo and children. Very small sample, but I suspect there are quite a few more in use around Boston. Five years ago I don't recall every seeing one.
Aaron
