At Madsen Cycles, we’re proud to provide the best cargo bike options out there for families. Our bicycle options put a unique spin on the cargo bike theme, and we have numerous accessories to improve both safety and aesthetics for your cycling options. 

Did you realize, though, that cargo bikes have numerous other practical uses beyond family enjoyment? This is their most commonly used area, of course, but certain industries or eco-conscious individuals have found unique spaces where they can provide other benefits. Let’s look at a few examples of how cargo bikes can be repurposed intelligently. 

Delivery System

For many small business owners in industries that involve delivery of any products, particularly those with clients concentrated in a relatively small metropolitan area, the cargo bike can be a fantastic outlet for delivery. It saves plenty of money on renting trucks or using a delivery service, and cargo bikes offer fantastic storage that allows you to carry many kinds of items. Even big, bulky deliveries can be accomplished using a cargo bike and a bit of effort. 

This same theme can be applied a bit closer to home and the cargo bike’s normal application, as well. Do your children participate in school magazine drives or similar fundraisers? Suggest that they use the cargo bike to drop off products around the neighborhood when the time comes. 

Home Remodel

Are you remodeling your home? Live relatively close to Home Depot or your nearest home improvement store? Well instead of renting a van or truck to haul your materials back and forth, why not consider a cargo bike? 

This can save you huge sums of money that would otherwise go to expensive rentals, and also gets you some good exercise in the process. A well-built cargo bike can easily carry tools, cleaners, furniture or even bulky items like ladders. Be sure to observe all rules of the road as a biker if you do use this format, even if you have big materials in your cargo bin – vehicle drivers are not required to treat you any differently just because you’re hauling materials. 

Factory and Warehouse Work

Many companies, even some larger ones, have begun to realize the use of cargo bikes within their factories or warehouses. These are often large facilities where getting around from sector to sector can take some real time, especially while hauling products back and forth. The cargo bike allows for easy transportation, including moving tools or items as needed. It cuts down on work time wasted simply getting from one place to another, and is far cheaper than electric or gas carts that are often used for similar purposes. 

For more on the additional applications of cargo bikes, or to learn about any of our family bicycle options, speak to the staff at Madsen Cycles today.