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Reviving a modular cargo bike design from the 1930s
Your average cargo bike typically has a long frame divided into two areas: One for the cargo, and one for the rider. The rider is positioned just forward of the rear wheel, with a chain delivering power from the pedals to that rear wheel. French mobility
This design, originally by French industrialist Auguste Reymond, places the rider directly above the front wheel. The Cyclauto can be configured to move cargo, people or even commercial fixtures (think food cart). Lastly, the company says the shorter wheelbase of their arrangement provides a tighter turning radius, making the bike easier to maneuver in urban environments.
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