https://shop.madsencycles.com/collect...271rackt-black

Looks pretty cool.

The "bucket" version looks interesting.

https://shop.madsencycles.com/collect...1-bucket-black

I have been looking at them real hard since I have been trying to decide how to haul my 2 and 4 yr old children. My kids are too cramped in the trailer now for longer rides. I think the Madsen is cool, but ultimately I decided I am going to pull the trigger on a Yuba Mundo. They can both ride on the longtail of the Mundo. At first, both in peanut shell seats, then the older one can just sit on a padded seat on the tail and hold onto stoker bars while the younger one continues to ride in a peanut shell. I'm pretty sure the Yuba is going to be more versatile in the long term.

I have one. Works pretty well for carrying around my 3 and 6 year olds. I also plan on using it to pick up our CSA share (Community Supported Agriculture), which occasionally includes watermelons and other such large items. It also fits 4 6-packs of beer even with the kids in it.
Ultimately we picked it because it worked well "out of the box" for carrying the kids around, and we didn't have to add any seats or hacks to an Xtracycle type solution. That and we got a ridiculous deal, of course. (Cycle 9 in North Carolina, check em out.)

I like and use mine. Taking my son to Piano lessons 8 or 9 miles away tomorrow. I've put about 200 miles on it, mostly loaded. Have brought the kids to church 7 miles away.

It's a heavy bike, and nowhere near as fast as a single kiddie-seat bike, but I never have to worry about my nutty impulsive little guys letting go of stoker bars, etc. They bring books on board and read as we ride.

I do all of the commutes I need to make with my daughter on the Madsen. We ride about 65-80 miles a week on it. When I ride it I never have one of those times where I'd like to stop somewhere to pick up some goodies but realized I left my panniers at home or the cargo is awkward sized. It is always ready to take whatever I can throw at it. It's great to load up with ice and beer for BBQs too!

I've had one for over a year. Family (4 yo and 2 yo boys) loves it. I've added numerous upgrades and will note the ones I consider "mandatory" for maximum enjoyment.

1) Tires (mandatory) > Schwalbe Big Apples (2.15"). Please note, these take some modification of the fender mounts to fit. Mostly using p-clamps for the rears.

2) Handlebar (mandatory) > I upgraded to Wald 896 cruisers, any wider more swept handlebar works (note, 2011 handles seem to be more swept)

3) Front mounted carrying capability > I opted for a wald basket w/ bag... currently lusting after the new Madsen from basket.

4) Pedals > MKS Lambda / Grip Kings... I just like these... rather than the stock pedals. Pedalites might be a good option...

5) Saddle (future) > likely a VO city sprung saddle

6) Handelbar Water Bottle Cage > the existing cage mounts on the down tube are basically useless as there's not really space between the tubes... trying to find a decent side entry water bottle cage that works...

7) Lights... still deciding how best to do this... with the new front rack, lights and water bottle becomes easy... well, rear light is a challenge... the totcycle.com guys have a sweet rear light. Thinking of swapping the rear fender reflector for a PDW fenderbot... or finding a way to put on the new cateye reflex auto...

I have to say, the 2011 Madsen is highly desirable. VERY nice upgrades they've put into place.

over 20 miles on mine today. 15 to and from church with two boys in the back and another 8 or 9 to and from the LBS with a vintage chrome lugged frame for assembly of my new sweet drop bar IGH bike.

Good times!

I'm not sure I like all the upgrades to the bike for 2011. I personally have the bars all the way forward and plan on switching out the swept bars for flat w/bar ends. I ride with the sp at max extension and feel most efficient stretcched out on the bike like that. Maybe having an aero position on a big honkin cargo bike seems silly, but I do some good distances on mine and want to be efficient. I also don't feel nearly as powerful when pedaling from an upright position like the new bike seems to be set up for.

The chain guard and the seat are definite plusses. Glad to see that they've produced a rack to utilize the rack mounts already built in.

I'm curious to see exactly what the geometry changes are, and whether the new one tracks straighter. Mine is certainly no problem, but I can't exactly take a jacket off while the thing is in motion...

I'm no master multitasker but I often ride with a cup of coffee in one hand or put on my gloves mid-way through a ride. Chicago is more pothole than paved surface but I am able to ride without my hands on the bars for short spurts with no problems.

With fighting and/or singing 3 & 6 year olds on the back...?

Part of the issue may be that I'm so tall and have the seat post at full extension. And that I don't ride hands free that often period.

Gloves or coffee are easy. I did take my helmet off, remove a wool hat, and replace (and re clasp) my helmet while toting the boys on Sunday. Wearing gloves!

Jackets are much harder to manage, I think. I don't really even mess with that on my road bike. No arms-up finish line victories for me.

Someone living a few streets from me has one. They use it for kid and grocery hauling. It has a bumper sticker on the back that says "One less minivan"

I would have seriously considered a Madsen if I had a garage...but since I have to be able to carry all of my bikes up 5 steps, there's no way it would have worked for me. They look like really fun bikes.

Yeah... that would make it complicated...

Some kind of side ramp contraption could probably make it work carphreephilly. Maybe even on (possibly spring loaded) hinges, set along the angle of the steps...

(in otherwords, complicated.)

Madsen in the shop w/ a boxfull of VO stuff.

+1 They would be my LBS if they weren't so far away. They know their stuff, and their customer service is second to none. I have done business with them and I feel confident recommending them.