FAQ: How much weight can cargo bikes carry?

Load capacity varies by cargo bike type, and the practical limit isn’t always just the number on the frame. On non-electric bikes especially, your legs will often decide what’s realistic — 100kg in a cargo bay takes a fair bit of power to get moving.

Utility bike: Front rack 10–15kg, rear rack around 35kg.

Mid-tail: Front rack around 20kg, rear rack around 65kg.

Longtail: Usually around 200kg total weight limit, including the rider.

Front loader: Usually around 160–200kg total weight limit, including the rider.

These figures are a general guide only. The specific load capacity for each bike is listed in its product specifications, and limits may also apply to individual racks, seats or cargo areas.

If you have a particular load in mind, give us a call and we can help work out which bike will suit it best. For more information about the four main types of cargo bike, click here.