Types
In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Copenhagen, Denmark, freight bikes are extremely popular. In Amsterdam many residents simply fit large front carriers to sturdy city bicycles. There is also a broad variety of specially made freight bikes including low-loading two-wheelers with extended wheelbases, bicycles with small front wheels to fit huge front carriers, tadpole-type three-wheelers with a box between the two front wheels. Varieties used elsewhere include a platform, basket etc. instead of the box, the loading area between two rear wheels (delta-fashion), small-wheel two-wheelers loading both back and front. An occasional four-wheeler can also be seen, especially within a plant, warehouse or the like, where demands on stability and loading capacity are higher than on range. In the USA Worksman has built strong delivery bicycles since 1898 and they are still popular in factories and NYC street delivery work. Danish firm larry vs harry produces the iconic Bullitt fast freight bike in a number of variants with high specification features and associated culture.
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Pushing a loaded freight bike in Jakarta, Indonesia
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Cyclists in Portland, Oregon, move a household by bike
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Heavy-duty city bicycle with frame-mounted front carrier known as a "semi-transportfiets" (Dutch for semi-transport bicycle)
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Classic Monark Swedish baker's bike, this one with locking aluminium case on the frame-mounted front carrier
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Traditional Delibike in Buenos Aires.
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Somewhat heavier two-wheeler, steered by linkage. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Cargo trike specially equipped for street cleaning crews; The side and rear compartments carry pick-up sticks, bag holders and other gear.
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Child transport is now the most popular use of freight bicycle, and numerous special models are offered.
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Brazilian cargo bikes are very strong and commonly carry large propane containers, 5x20-gallon water jugs, etc.
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