Part 3: Next Steps

Go back to Part 2: Decisions.

If you’ve made it this far and want to learn more, check out:

  • Ask other cargo bike lovers
    • Bay Area Cargo Bike Collective on Facebook
    • Bike Walk Alameda Facebook Group
    • Strike up a conversation with a cargo bike owner – you can hardly stop us from chatting about them! 
    • See if the bike manufacturer has a program to match you with a current owner.
  • Take a test ride
    • We are fortunate to have many shops that carry these bikes, so you should be able to arrange a test ride. 
    • Some local owners may also be willing to let you test ride their bike.
  • For additional inspiration:

Manufacturer Links:

We are not recommending any particular bike or manufacturer, but these are the manufacturers represented in our survey responses. We are always happy to add more!

BrandWebsiteBay Area Location(s)
Babboehttps://www.babboecargobike.com/San Jose
Bunchhttps://bunchbike.com/Online only (test rides can be arranged with owners)
Flyerhttps://flyer.radioflyer.com/Multiple locations
Rad Powerhttps://www.radpowerbikes.com/Multiple locations
Riese and Mullerhttps://www.r-m.de/en-us/Multiple locations
Ternhttps://www.ternbicycles.com/usMultiple locations (including Alameda)
Urban Arrowhttps://na.urbanarrow.com/Multiple locations
Xtracyclehttps://xtracycle.com/Flagship store in Mill Valley
Yubahttps://yubabikes.com/Multiple locations (including Alameda)

Disclaimer: The author of this guide owns and rides an Xtracycle Swoop.