the council has a loan of a cargo bike. We cannot use it until trained. We cannot be trained until the trainers are trained. Just usual.
What training does one need? Cornering?
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Training for using a cargo bike
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Posted 5 years ago #
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Watched the operator of the Union of Genius soup truck weave through Leith at high speed yesterday. Dunno if trained but highly competent.
I am a bit trained as in 'don't look at the front wheel or you will fall off' which is true you will so don't do it.
Posted 5 years ago # -
Maybe training in avoidance of thinking you can just bump the front wheel up a kerb. Balanced and secure loading? Lifting regs? Does it count as 'heavy machinery'?
Posted 5 years ago # -
It's harder than you think, I couldn't get chdot's front loading cargo bike that morning we had the cargo bike off at py.
Posted 5 years ago # -
Generally cargo bikes do need a training session for those that haven't used before.
Two wheeled ones like the UA or R&M models need to be rocked off and on to their kickstand carefully.
If e-assist saddle height doe s not need to be too high. More important that you feel comfortable a nd stable.
Select low gear and enough assist to get up to speed smartly.
Smalle r riders will always find the large box in front more of a handful but focus ahead and steering takes care of things. Will feel odd for first 5 mind etc.
@Kim did training for my sale to some orgs.Posted 5 years ago # -
I'm almost certain I saw a Zedify rider "tailwhip" a Bullitt cargobike off a pavement this morning. Ie drop the front wheel off the kerb, and then bunny hop the rear wheel sideways to end up with both wheels on the roadway, and the bike parallel to the kerb.
I was highly impressed.
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