WIf you think a cargo bike is bulky and the transport capacity of a standard bike is undersized, you could bet on the right steel horse with a longtail like the Bergamont E-Cargoville. The concept is as simple as it is practical, because basically the outstanding feature – the name says it all – is an extended rear end. The oversized chain and seat stays allow an extra-large luggage rack to be mounted, which can be used for loads and passengers alike. A frame-fixed front carrier in the trendy pizza rack design creates additional luggage capacity, serves as a mobile coffee table or can be used as a sales area for the flea market – these are just a few of the tasks that the bike from St. Pauli has to deal with in nine months of everyday use had to.
After a short familiarization phase, the Cargoville quickly established itself as an everyday hero and proved itself as a one-track pack donkey. The bag from the Bergamont range of accessories that goes with the front carrier has particularly stood out. With a volume of 40 litres, a waterproof roll-top closure and shoulder strap, it has everything you need to flexibly switch back and forth between the shopping trolley and the luggage carrier. For the weekly shopping, the long rear carrier can also be hung with up to four classic Ortlieb Backroller bags or the company’s own side bags. At the latest with a few additional tension belts, creative bicycle logistics know no limits. Large packages, crates of drinks, opulent photo equipment – everything is transportable. When the rear carrier was upgraded with a minimalist seat including footrests, the Cargoville, which already aroused sympathy, even attracted children’s hearts. The only limit seems to be the system weight of 190 kilograms, with 15 kilograms at the front and a maximum of 27 kilograms at the rear.