Cargo

Pedego · Class 2

Stretch

$3,995

Tern · Class 1

GSD S10 (Gen 3)

$7,999

Tern · Class 1

HSD P9

$3,999

Specialized · Class 2

Globe Haul ST

$2,999

Aventon · Class 2

Abound

$1,799

Rad Power Bikes · Class 2

RadRunner 3 Plus

$2,299

Rad Power Bikes · Class 2

RadWagon 4

$1,999

Trek · Class 1

Fetch+ 2

$4,999

Tern · Class 1

Quick Haul

$2,999

Yuba · Class 1

Spicy Curry

$5,999

Urban Arrow · Class 1

Family

$8,490

Aventon · Class 2

Abound LR

$1,999

Aventon · Class 2

Abound SR

$1,899

Lectric · Class 3

XPedition 2.0

$1,399

The four shapes of cargo bike

Format decides more about how a cargo bike fits your life than any number on the spec sheet. Pick the shape first.

Longtail

A standard front end with the rear triangle stretched a foot or more, putting the load — kids, panniers, or both — behind the rider over an extended rack.

Best for Two kids and a grocery run, by far the most common family setup.

Trade-off Long enough to be awkward in a lift or a narrow hallway, and the load sits behind you where you can't see it.

Front-loader (bakfiets)

A box or flat deck between the rider and the front wheel, steered through a linkage rod rather than a direct headset.

Best for Carrying passengers you want to see and talk to, and bulky loads that won't sit on a rack.

Trade-off The steering feels alien for the first few miles, and these are the longest and most expensive bikes in the category.

Compact utility

A normal-length frame on small (20") wheels with a reinforced rack and frame rated well above a regular bike's.

Best for One kid or a heavy shop, in a flat or a city where storage is the binding constraint.

Trade-off Less capacity than a true longtail, and small wheels are busier over broken pavement.

Cargo trike

Three wheels with a basket or box, so the bike stands up on its own when loaded and stopped.

Best for Riders who want zero balance demand at a standstill, and loads you'd rather not hold upright.

Trade-off Trikes don't lean, so corners have to be taken slowly, and they're wide for bike lanes and doorways.

8 more cargo bikes from brands we partner with

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MURF

Longtail

Higgs Cargo

Checked on murfelectricbikes.com, Oct 3, 2026

Highlights per MURF

440 lb total capacity
52V 15Ah (780Wh) battery
4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
7-speed gearing
20" × 4" fat tires
80 lb claimed weight
UL 2849 and UL 2271

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HOVSCO

Longtail

HovCart Family E-Bike

Checked on hovsco.com, Oct 5, 2026

Highlights per HOVSCO

450 lb max payload
Rear seat HOVSCO says carries up to two kids
750W rear hub (1300W peak) with a torque sensor
48V 15Ah (720Wh) removable battery
66.4 lb with battery

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Magnum

Compact utility

Payload

Checked on magnumbikes.com, Oct 4, 2026

Highlights per Magnum

Magnum lists it for errands, grocery runs and carrying a child passenger
Sold as a utility build — Magnum's framing is "the pickup truck of electric bikes"

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Radio Flyer

Compact utility

Flyer Via

Checked on radioflyer.com, Oct 4, 2026

Highlights per Radio Flyer

24" front and 20" rear wheels for a lower centre of gravity under load
Torque-sensing pedal assist
Takes Radio Flyer's Kid & Cargo Carrier Hoop, sold separately

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Radio Flyer

Compact utility

Flyer Via Pro

Checked on radioflyer.com, Oct 4, 2026

Highlights per Radio Flyer

750W brushless rear hub motor — Radio Flyer's most powerful e-bike
Suspension fork
8-speed Shimano shifter and derailleur

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Radio Flyer

Longtail

Flyer Loop

Checked on radioflyer.com, Oct 4, 2026

Highlights per Radio Flyer

440 lb total payload capacity
750W rear hub motor, 30–50 mile claimed range
Magura 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
Takes up to two Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 child seats
Folding front stem, integrated turn signals, full fenders

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Retrospec

Longtail

Roo Rev

Checked on retrospec.com, Oct 4, 2026

Highlights per Retrospec

400 lb total capacity
750W geared hub motor, 85Nm torque, 20 mph assisted top speed
48V/700Wh LG-cell battery, up to 75 miles claimed
Torque cadence sensor and an 80mm suspension fork
Integrated lights with turn signals and a brake light
60 lb rear rack, Thule Yepp 2 Maxi compatible
UL2849 and UL2271, per Retrospec

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Retrospec

Longtail

Roo Rev XL

Checked on retrospec.com, Oct 4, 2026

Highlights per Retrospec

Extra-long frame with a 119 lb rear rack
400 lb total capacity
750W geared hub motor, 85Nm torque, 20 mph assisted top speed
48V/700Wh LG-cell battery, up to 75 miles claimed
Torque cadence sensor and an 80mm suspension fork
Integrated lights with turn signals and a brake light
UL2849 and UL2271, per Retrospec