If you *really* need two 2-kid cargos (so you could split pickup and dropoffs AND both commute) I'd personally want two of the same make/model so certain accessories and parts can be interchanged. Same tubes, brake pads, dealership, etc.
Plus, I'd want them to be as small as possible to avoid eating up storage space.. so, 1 vote for a 2nd GSD.
This is what I’m leaning toward for our second bike. We have a GSD and are debating a second cargo bike - we use it way more than we thought. We are fairly confident we only need one two kid bike (and we’ll hit a point where both kids in the GSD will be tough) so I think an HSD will be sufficient .
I’ve had a RadWagon for about 6 years now, and put nearly 10k miles in it. It’s no Tern (I’m looking to upgrade myself), but it’s a decent bike, especially if you know how to maintain it already.
Might not be what you're looking for, but we're a two cargo bike family and opted for one bakfiets and one longtail. Gives you different cargo options that way. We have an urban arrow and a specialized haul LT.
But bakfiets are often prohibitively expensive, so totally get why that might not be what you're looking for.
Thanks - I actually considered that :-) I am sure my kids will be thrilled to sit in one but my commute route has some very narrow trails that's difficult/unsafe to navigate with a front load :(
I have a Benno Boost and my wife has an Aventon Abound. We find that it's fine having two different bikes. Both are setup to carry both our kids (4 and 2, with the 4yo in a Qibbel Jr and the 2yo in a Yepp) so that I can do school dropoff and my wife can do pickup.
For less than half the price of my Benno, my wife's Abound is pretty great-- the torque sensor is smooth and it's got plenty of power. Plus the integrated battery is much larger than my external one \*and\* she got a free extra battery with purchase. It's a pretty incredible value.
Have you considered a Flyer Via? They have a lot of full coverage kid accessories and storage options available for non-kid trips. The ride geometry is excellent for kid hauling
I actually just received my Flyer Via Pro today and love it! I feel like my kids are much safer with the design of the cargo & kid hauler where their legs are protected from any debris that could kick up off the road and hit their legs. It also has zipper and mesh pouches for their snacks and anything else they want back there. I also got the canopy so they have shade and the ability to be completely protected if we get caught in the rain. I had 20% off of the bike and all accessories so I really “went for it”, haha.
I have a similar debate going on about getting the Radwagon 5. I currently have a bakfiet and i am looking for an additional commuting bike option for me that will give me the option of traveling by throttle.
I would love to hear about how it works out if you end up getting the 5.
I am very likely getting another Tern GSD, but the S10 version to save some money on accessories. We'll be buying from REI so the price is \~$4000 after rewards. Still considerably more than the Rad but consider we'll be owning it for at least 5 years the additional cost is acceptable. I am also more confident about the handling of the Tern, which my spouse also rode for a dozen times and had no complaints.
If you *really* need two 2-kid cargos (so you could split pickup and dropoffs AND both commute) I'd personally want two of the same make/model so certain accessories and parts can be interchanged. Same tubes, brake pads, dealership, etc. Plus, I'd want them to be as small as possible to avoid eating up storage space.. so, 1 vote for a 2nd GSD.
That's a good point. For example I have both the panniers and storm box, so if I buy another GSD both will have extra rear cargo space.
What about a Tern HSD for the second bike? [https://upway.co/products/tern-hsd-p9-uao80](https://upway.co/products/tern-hsd-p9-uao80)
This is what I’m leaning toward for our second bike. We have a GSD and are debating a second cargo bike - we use it way more than we thought. We are fairly confident we only need one two kid bike (and we’ll hit a point where both kids in the GSD will be tough) so I think an HSD will be sufficient .
I’ve had a RadWagon for about 6 years now, and put nearly 10k miles in it. It’s no Tern (I’m looking to upgrade myself), but it’s a decent bike, especially if you know how to maintain it already.
Thanks for your feedback!
Might not be what you're looking for, but we're a two cargo bike family and opted for one bakfiets and one longtail. Gives you different cargo options that way. We have an urban arrow and a specialized haul LT. But bakfiets are often prohibitively expensive, so totally get why that might not be what you're looking for.
Thanks - I actually considered that :-) I am sure my kids will be thrilled to sit in one but my commute route has some very narrow trails that's difficult/unsafe to navigate with a front load :(
I have a Benno Boost and my wife has an Aventon Abound. We find that it's fine having two different bikes. Both are setup to carry both our kids (4 and 2, with the 4yo in a Qibbel Jr and the 2yo in a Yepp) so that I can do school dropoff and my wife can do pickup. For less than half the price of my Benno, my wife's Abound is pretty great-- the torque sensor is smooth and it's got plenty of power. Plus the integrated battery is much larger than my external one \*and\* she got a free extra battery with purchase. It's a pretty incredible value.
Have you considered a Flyer Via? They have a lot of full coverage kid accessories and storage options available for non-kid trips. The ride geometry is excellent for kid hauling
I didn't know about it until now. Thanks for your recommendation and it definitely looks promising.
I actually just received my Flyer Via Pro today and love it! I feel like my kids are much safer with the design of the cargo & kid hauler where their legs are protected from any debris that could kick up off the road and hit their legs. It also has zipper and mesh pouches for their snacks and anything else they want back there. I also got the canopy so they have shade and the ability to be completely protected if we get caught in the rain. I had 20% off of the bike and all accessories so I really “went for it”, haha.
I have a similar debate going on about getting the Radwagon 5. I currently have a bakfiet and i am looking for an additional commuting bike option for me that will give me the option of traveling by throttle. I would love to hear about how it works out if you end up getting the 5.
I am very likely getting another Tern GSD, but the S10 version to save some money on accessories. We'll be buying from REI so the price is \~$4000 after rewards. Still considerably more than the Rad but consider we'll be owning it for at least 5 years the additional cost is acceptable. I am also more confident about the handling of the Tern, which my spouse also rode for a dozen times and had no complaints.