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Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production by Grue3 on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @07:19AM (#14096583)
These huge storage boxes look like they would severely mess with balance. I can already feel the difference in maneuverability when I put a grocery bag in front of a bike, now imagine 30kg of mail in there.
Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production by Ded7xSEoPKYNsDd on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @07:45AM (#14096705)
This bike (the small one) is even designed for double that amount (60kg). As common as non-motorized post bikes are already, I guess you learn to deal with it.

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Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production by Pxtl on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @09:57AM (#14097697)
Notice that the handlebars are tilted while they front basket is straight. They're not attached to the forks, they're attached to the frame. While that's still a lot of weight (and heaven help you if it shifts during a turn) it's not going to have the same feeling as a basket which is attached to the bars.
Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production by TillE on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @09:00AM (#14097176)
They're sturdy containers along the center of the bike. I'm sure it feels a little different, but nothing too disconcerting. Besides, once they've reached their destination area, they're stopping every 20 meters to deliver mail to a different building.
Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production by Xylakant on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @11:35AM (#14098682)
They also have small support wheels that can be deployed to move the short distances from door to door.
Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production by driverdan on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @09:56AM (#14097686)
I have an electric bike with front and rear racks plus rear side baskets. With them all loaded up the bike handles much differently but isn't hard to control. You get used to it quickly.