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Cargo ebike auto deploys landing gear to prevent low-speed wobble (newatlas.com)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/micromobility

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Cargo ebikes can be a great alternative to the family car when hauling groceries or doing the school run. But they can be a bit wobbly at slow speeds. Startup Tarran is aiming for improved stability with auto-deploying landing gear.

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[–] Nacktmull 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Most cargo trikes are hard to handle at higher speeds, especially when cornering or braking. There is the Babboe Carve which allows leaning into the curve to help avoid that disadvantage.

I tried leaning chassis trikes from cheaper ones like Chike to overpriced hipster stuff like Butchers&Bicycles. They all rode pretty horribly, compared to a proper two wheeler, especially during breaking or cornering.

This seems to be a similar “fix” for a two-wheeler weakness. Not entirely pointless…

I have been selling cargo bikes and trikes for several years and have never witnessed that "weakness" you talk about being an issue.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

We rent bakfiets for our pup from a couple apps that all use 2-wheel models. There are some parts where it’s nice to let the dog out and bike along side her where it would be nice to have more stability at low speeds.

However, we do ultimately plan to get a two-wheeler when the time comes to purchase our own.

[–] Nacktmull 2 points 4 months ago

There are some parts where it’s nice to let the dog out and bike along side her where it would be nice to have more stability at low speeds

Valid point, non leaning trikes are optimal in that scenario. I wish you could rent one.

However, we do ultimately plan to get a two-wheeler when the time comes to purchase our own.

Best choice in my opinion!