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Increase in E-Cargo Bike (BTW Scheme)

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  • 20-10-2022 11:49pm
    #1
    thebullkf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks seeking advice/ recommendations for E-Cargo Bikes / sellers in Ireland, especially considering the increase to 3k on the Bike to Work Scheme.


    Had a quick search here and some old threads but couldn't see anything recent ( apologies if I missed it)

    Any recommendations appreciated.

    Considering:the Urban Arrow or Moustache Lundi from Grrenaer ( no experience with them) or thedutchbike shop etc.


    All feedback welcome👍



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    G1032
    Registered Users Posts: 7,047 ✭✭✭G1032


    Was there any increase on non e-bikes?



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    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,900 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Both Greener and thedutchbikeshop are good to their customers AFAIK. I think the latter is now online only as her rented place was taken back but could be wrong. I'd highly recommend her regardless. Very good anytime I was in there.



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    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,900 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119773453#Comment_119773453

    It's reported that it's all cargo bikes (electric or not) up to 3000, no change for others AFAIK



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    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users Posts: 29,361 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    I can't advise on cargo bikes, but I bought my electric bike from Greenaer, and I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

    No hard sell, plenty of advice, as many test cycles as I wanted, and excellent after-sales service.

    An absolute pleasure to deal with.

    (I have no connection to them, they were recommended by a pal who had bought their bike there.)



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    fat bloke
    Registered Users Posts: 5,860 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    I predict a rise in high end road bike sales...



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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,497 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119773461#Comment_119773461

    Dutch Bike Shop is still operating, bought our Bakfiets off them in August of this year. They now have a yard instead, you can visit for a test ride but you need to pre-arrange the visit.

    Would recommend,



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    thebullkf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭thebullkf


    Thanks folks for the replies 👍



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    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,251 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    I'd definitely recommend a test ride first. One of these would be perfect for what I need (crèche then work) and also seems like the safest option for a busy city (compared to one of the more long-tail types), but I found it difficult to get used to the size. I'm still strongly considering buying early next year but will try a few different models first



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    thebullkf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭thebullkf


    if you don't mind me asking, what and where did you test ride ?



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    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,251 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    I live in the Netherlands so can't help with the shop - it was a Carqon. Just found it huge. Didn't help that I rode 10km to the shop on my Brompton.



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