I wish them luck but fail to see the appeal. It seems to be compromised on virtually every point.
_ Not enough cargo space to keep me from riding a touring bike with panniers.
_ No child carrier
_ Pivoting designs always scream weak point and problems.
_ Kickstand not robust enough.
_ Wheelbase is way too long.
Rear end acts a bit like a Brompton but does not lock in place. What happens when I lift it? Does the rear wheel flop?
Also many car free people in big cities live in situations where storage is an issue for a bike this big. I sold cargo bikes in Chicago for a few years and it was always an issue. Anyway I like that they are thinking differently and wish them great success and it will be interesting to see the design evolve.
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