Transform any bicycle into a cargo bike

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Cargo bikes are bulky to store and relatively expensive to buy. Not so the Lift, which transforms any bicycle into a cargo bike in less than a minute.

The LIFT will retail for $899 - the equivalent of about £675. Although for that price it is possible to buy an excellent complete bike, it's less than a third the price of a traditional lower-end front loading cargo bike and far less than the most expensive versions. The LIFT can be fitted to almost any type of bicycle in less than one minute. The clever design can be pre-ordered via Kickstarter.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1616617044/the-lift-cargo-bike#

The term city friendly cargo bike can seem like an oxymoron. If you live in a dense urban environment, chances are you could find a use for full-size cargo bike and yet it’s unlikely you will have storage facilities for a trike.

The Lift is not the only cargo bike to address this challenge. The Cargo Node is a collaboration between folder specialists Tern and cargo bike gurus Extrabike that offers the prospect of car-free city living to a new audience. With the ability to carry a payload of 160 kg, big wheels and robust rear carrier, it’s a cargo bike in every sense and yet it folds down to one third of its size in only ten seconds.

The cargo bike fits inside a lift, car boot and can be carried into a flat on aboard a train without difficulty.

The cargo bike that folds..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVmoOuy3NZU

Environmentally friendly cycle insurance

On the face of it, one bicycle insurance policy is much like another, but the devil is the detail. How much excess you will be charged is just one of the things that varies wildly between providers. Another is so called ‘new-for-old’ replacement – many insurers use this term, but if your bicycle is more than a few years old, devalue it severely. This means you are left out of pocket when you come to replace it. Read our insider guide to cycle insurance.

ETA cycle insurance has a low standard excess of 5% (minimum £25) and offers a new-for-old for life – however old the bike, if it’s stolen you get enough to buy a new model.

For over 25 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered. We never devalue bikes no matter their age, allow you to buy your replacement bike wherever you like, replace stolen quick release components and handle claims in-house.

The Good Shopping Guide rated us ethical in Britain.

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