Rothar has beeen selling longtail cargo bikes for a good few years now, so we have developed a certain expertise on what works well for people. Below are a few tips on how to make your longtail cargo bike even better with the right accessories.
Top Accessories for Every Need
🏡 For Families:
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Child seats (Yepp Maxi, Urban Iki). Childseats work by weight - typically babies and toddlers would go into a 5 point harness seat and can stay in the seat until they have reached 22kg. These seats clamp on the rear rack of the bikes and do not need extra accessories. However, many parents prefer putting rails around the seats. Just check with us which combinations work for your needs, as some compact models don't allow multiple seats within safety bars (such as the Yuba Kombi or the Veloe Multi
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Monkey Bars / Safety Rails for multiple kids. Ideal with bigger kids who can sit directly on a cushion, or even a teenager or adult. They provide extra safety and can accommodate childseats.
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Rain covers & windshields. Good option especially if you carry very young children. The combination of a rain cover with a loadspace make your little ones totally waterproof.
🚚 For Cargo & Groceries:
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Large pannier bags, loadspace or crate. Below is the Yuba totebag, that transforms the child bars into a large basket
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Bike43 / Clarijs front bag for extra storage. 35 litres of extra storage for groceries or school bags
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Bungee straps & cargo nets for securing loads.
🏙️ For Commuters & Businesses:
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Phone mounts & GPS holders.
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Heavy-duty locks (Abus or Kryptonite).
Choosing the right accessories makes your longtail cargo bike even more powerful. Find the best gear in our shop!
