bye-bye buggabo? the trio bike with carrier
Leave it to the Danes to come with something as cool as this. The TrioBike is carrierbike, pushchair and a bike all in one. With five point safety belts for the children, disc brakes, integrated front-and rear lights, fireproof hood and seats, its designers believe it is the safest carrierbike children can ride in. It’s also a fortune, around $3000, though residents of Denmark can qualify for a loan — can you imagine our government ever being so helpful? I guess if bikes are what you want people to drive, instead of cars, that’s what you do! What do you think? Could you see yourself peddling around town — kid in tow - on one of these? — Angela M.
June 29th, 2007 at 11:01 am
I like this design too but it is a bit pricey.
I always thought it would be nice if they offered a modular front cargo platform as well. That the Trio could be used as a utility bike once the kids grow up and move on to their own bikes.
June 29th, 2007 at 11:45 am
The Dutch have lots of cargo bikes. They are spendy like the triobike, but really cool looking. http://www.clevercycles.com imports them into the US (there are now a bunch of these in Portland!). check out all their models: http://www.bakfiets.nl/eng/models.php
(I have no relation to bakefeits, I just think they’re nifty, I just wish they cost less!)
July 1st, 2007 at 9:56 pm
The Triobike looks cool, sturdy and secure. If I had kids that would be the kind of bikes I would look at.
But to make it a transportation option in North America for your daily errands, there are still lots of changes to be done in the city planning - like where can I park it.
July 2nd, 2007 at 10:56 pm
James,
Actually the TrioBike is called that because the bike and pushchair CAN be used separately as well as put together and used as above. So while $3,000 is still a lot, it is a better deal when you know this.