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Compact to small cargo bikes

Compact cargo bikes are manoeuvrable and easy to handle. They are generally designed to be very flexible vehicles and are similar in size and handling to normal bicycles. They are ideal for urban use. Their permissible total weight is up to 180-200 kg. Depending on the unladen weight and the weight of the rider, ≤ 80-85 kg can be loaded. On many models, the loading area is large enough for 1-2 Euro crates (40 x 60 cm).

Cargo bike types in this category

  • Short John: similar to a normal bicycle, but with a sturdy luggage rack above a smaller front wheel; relatively high centre of gravity.
  • Filibus: a good compromise between manoeuvrability and load capacity; relatively large loading area above the front wheel; relatively high centre of gravity.
  • Longtail/Midtail: extended frame behind the saddle for additional loading area; rides very similarly to a normal bicycle.
  • Long John compact: extended wheelbase with low loading area between the handlebars and front wheel.
  • Compact front-loading tricycle: models with tilting technology in particular offer agile handling.

Use cases

  • Courier and delivery services in the city
  • Crafts with smaller tools
  • Catering delivery service
  • Mobile services (e.g. caretaker service)
  • Smaller purchases and transports

Short John

Compact to small cargo bikes

Short John

Bergamont Cargoville Bakery

Comfortable model with solid front and rear carrier systems.

Short John

Le Petit Porteur OG

Very compact cargo speedster from France, featuring 20" wheels and surprisingly high load capacity for its size.

Short John

MOCA

Compact and robust model with 35 kg load capacity each on the front and rear carriers.

Short John

VSC.Bike VS2E

Specialized postal bicycle with holder for four mail containers. Developed for delivery services and parcel logistics in the city.

Short John

Bicicapace Classic

Elegant Italian model with practical bag or cargo platform at the front. Two frame geometries available (standard/sporty seating position).

Short John

Omnium Mini V3

Compact and agile model from Denmark, ideal for smaller transport tasks in urban environments.

Short John

Rytle SP26

Specialized postal bicycle with holder for four mail containers. Developed for delivery services and parcel logistics in the city.

Filibus

Compact to small cargo bikes

Filibus

Omnium E-Cargo V3

Popular among messengers, a particularly agile and maneuverable model with 83 x 50 cm cargo platform. Available in five different frame sizes.

Filibus

Yoonit PRO

Compact bike with many body options, offering versatile applications for trades and services.

Longtail / Midtail

Compact to small cargo bikes

Longtail / Midtail

Radkutsche Solid

MTB-longtail hybrid with 29" front wheel, 24" rear wheel, and powerful Sachs motor.

Longtail / Midtail

Yuba Spicy Curry

Comfortable and robust longtail with 26" front wheel and 20" rear wheel, plus versatile options for front and rear carriers. 232 kg maximum gross weight.

Longtail / Midtail

tern Orox

Off-road capable model with wide 29" tires and ample space for work equipment on the carriers.

Longtail / Midtail

Riese & Müller Multicharger2

Long-distance capable midtail with 26" wheels and flexible transport options. Also available as S-Pedelec.

Longtail / Midtail

Bicicapace Just Long

Longtail-short john hybrid with optional 60 x 82 cm cargo platform above the rear wheel. Two frame geometries available (standard/sporty seating position).

Longtail / Midtail

tern GSD

Compact and robust longtail with 20" wheels, highly versatile through various optional accessories.

Longtail / Midtail

Benno Boost

Simple and robust midtail with 24" wheels and versatile options for front and rear carriers.

Long John (small)

Compact to small cargo bikes

Long John (small)

Urban Arrow Shorty

Shorter variant of the well-known Urban Arrow. Maneuverable and space-saving while still offering generous cargo capacity.

Long John (small)

muli Box

Compact model with a lockable box and an overhead 65 x 85 cm cargo platform equipped with airline rails for load securing.

Long John (small)

Riese & Müller Carrie

Comfortable, compact model with 20" wheels and a foldable, lockable EPP box.

Trike (small)

Compact to small cargo bikes

Trike (small)

Chike E-Cargo (Pro)

Short and agile trike with tilting technology. Available with functional, lockable box or open cargo platform.