Box bikes??

[Belle]

I'm sure I've seen people using these around here - does anyone have one? Like this:

http://www.boxcycles.com/

I can't decide if it's crazy or a genius idea! If you have one/have ever used one, let me know what you think of it...

thanks!

[etta166]

I've used one, but it wasn't the right solution for us. I wanted to use my bike to commute to central London without the children as well, and I couldn't picture myself doing the school run in one and then continuing on to work. I got a trailer instead (Croozer for Kid 2), but as the children are behind you it isn't as social as a bike with a front box for kids and cargo.

[Nunheadfamily]

My friend has one and raves about it. She uses it for the school run and getting about. Happy to put you in touch if that would be helpful.

[newtoedf]

I've got one of these http://myzigo.com which I love and which solves the problem of onward travel without the children. However, I think all cargo bikes take a bit of getting used to. They handle very differently from a bike since they are effectively a trike which is disconcerting until you are used to it. Also, they are very heavy, especially when laden with kids! Hills are a real challenge!

[Nunheadfamily]

My friend has put a couple of pictures up of her cargo bike...which this week is being fitted with a baby carrier for number 3

[Belle]

Oooh! Thanks. And good website she has linked to in her tweet! Will tweet her about it! thanks so much.