The Short John cargo bike, also known as a baker's bike or butcher's bike, is a compact version of the cargo bike. This cargo bike has a loading area that is permanently mounted on the frame above the front wheel.
Short John
Compact, agile and practical for city traffic
Technical features of the Short John
Design and centre of gravity
The Short John has the following characteristics:
- Smaller front wheel for a lower centre of gravity of the cargo area
- Relatively high centre of gravity compared to other cargo bikes
- More suitable for lighter loads
- Fixed transport area above the front wheel
- Approximately the same length as a conventional bicycle
Advantages of the Short John cargo bike
The Short John baker's bike offers decisive advantages for city traffic:
- Short and manoeuvrable – ideal for narrow streets
- Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre
- Load always in view while riding
- Little familiarisation required
Economic aspects:
- Relatively inexpensive to purchase
Areas of application and payload
Although the payload capacity is generally relatively low, the Short John is perfectly adequate for many everyday commercial tasks and is particularly manoeuvrable and practical in city traffic.
The compact Short John combines proven technology with modern mobility – a cost-effective and practical solution for light transport tasks in the city.