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Re:Electric vehicles are way more energy-efficient than inte... by aqme28 on Sunday August 14, 2022 @05:46AM (#32457909)
As someone who bikes everywhere, I'd say 80% of these situations don't even need a cargo bike. The cargo bike covers maybe another 15%, and the rest you can deal with by renting a van once or twice a year.
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Re:Electric vehicles are way more energy-efficient than inte... by OJFord on Sunday August 14, 2022 @06:10AM (#32458018)
I agree with this - unless you have a single item that almost fills the cargo bucket, panniers are fine. Most cargo bikes I've seen don't have any more carrying capacity than a regular one laden with panniers. It's like truck vs. estate or something - sure there's some added convenience, and it's easier for single big things, but is it worth the specialised vehicle if you have/otherwise need (people capacity, maneuverability, whatever) the other one anyway?
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