Torker Cargo-T 8-speed

The Torker Cargo-T gets little attention as a family bike, and that’s a shame. Maybe it’s because the factory version is only a 3-speed. With a few changes from Joe Bike, such as adding a Nexus premium 8-speed hub with roller brake, the Cargo-T becomes a contender–a stable, short-footprint, high-capacity family/utility bike with a low stepthrough frame, steering inhibitor for front loading, sturdy bipod kickstand, chainguard, and room for both front and rear child seats in addition to the front and rear cargo racks. It’s noticeably lighter than the similar Batavus Personal Delivery Bike but significantly less expensive, and it comes with a front drum brake, a nice edge over the Batavus. This bike works very nicely with child seats such as the Bobike Maxi Plus or Junior in back, Bobike Mini or I-bert in front, and a Swift Industries Pelican grocery bag for the sturdy front porteur rack.

Compact and easy to store, good for both kids and cargo at the same time, and a very sure, stable ride for both taller and shorter people make this a family bike worth checking out.

A Nuvinci hub is also available with this bike to further increase your gear range.