“The world’s first two-wheeled electric car”

The Urban Arrow team really went back to the drawing board when designing the family-friendly incarnation of their superb electric cargo bike. The traditional combination of a steel frame and a wooden box are relegated in favour of a lighter aluminium frame and tougher EPP box** – all in the name of bringing the bakfiets into the 21st century. With the frame designed around the exceptional Bosch mid-motor, the boosted output gives generous support to your pedalling efforts. In hill tests over and around Hampstead and Highgate, the Urban Arrow always exceeds people's expectations, even when loaded. Working harmoniously with the smooth-shifting Enviolo 380 hub gears, even the longest of climbs was hardly a challenge. Advantages

• Superlative design from Amsterdam-based specialists
• Support from the powerful and reliable Bosch mid-motor
• Stopping power from Shimano Deore or Shimano Zee hydraulic disc brakes
• Superb range of accessories for various stages of a child's development
• Schwalbe Big Ben Plus tyres for excellent traction and puncture-resistance
• Support from dedicated specialist mechanics at Flying Dutchman Bikes

See full specifications for Active Plus, Performance, and Performance CX Urban Arrow Family models.   *Expanded polypropylene foam (or EPP) is also used in the manufacture of high-quality helmets – strong and very light!

 

The Urban Arrow was the first cargo bike to be designed from day-one to be primarily an e-cargo bike. This means that the manufacturers have more experience with electric cargo bikes, and this is why Urban Arrow continue to win Eurobike awards, year after year.

With the frame designed around the exceptional Bosch mid-motor, the boosted output gives generous support to your own pedalling. In hill tests over and around Hampstead and Highgate, the Urban Arrow Family exceeded our expectations, even when loaded. Working harmoniously with the smooth-shifting NuVinci 380 hub gears, even the longest of climbs was both manageable and enjoyable.

What goes up must come down, and so Urban Arrow offer a choice of braking options: either Shimano’s ever-reliable IM80 rollerbrakes (for the flat-landers), or the effortlessly powerful Shimano Deore or Zee hydraulic disc brakes (for those of us who ride on more varied terrain).

Additionally, an all-encompassing Hebie chain-glider keeps the chain protected from the elements, thus prolonging the life of the entire drive train. Super bright LED lights come as standard, and are powered by the bike’s battery just like a car. The Urban Arrow Family rolls on the ‘PLUS’ version of Schwalbe’s high-volume Big Ben tyres – this means that they benefit from an even higher level of puncture resistance than the standard rubber. A large and resonant ding-dong bell is probably the only classic feature on this otherwise exceptionally modern electric cargo bike.

The bi-pod kickstand and three-point magnetic seatbelts are highly refined, and almost certainly the best that we’ve ever tested. Though they may be small features in themselves, the fact that they are well-considered and well-executed means that the bike will be easier and nicer to use on a day-to-day basis. Countless pleasing design details like these can be found everywhere on the Urban Arrow, and it’s these that keep the design ahead of the competition.

Top quality family transporters are the trademark stamp of the Dutch bicycle industry, and the Urban Arrow Family Bike is very much the jewel in the crown of this particular marketplace. If you’re serious about doing away with the car for school-runs and shopping trips, this two-wheeled electric car could be just the ticket. Book a test ride with us and see for yourself!