Which cargo bike to choose? (and how to try before you buy!)
Think cargo bikes are big, bulky machines with huge boxes stuck on the front or back? Think again.
Modern cargo bikes have come a long way. Many are now lightweight, compact, and surprisingly easy to store—making them a brilliant option for young families, commuters, and anyone who just needs to carry a bit more day to day.
From sleek, sporty designs like Omnium to versatile options such as a Benno cargo bike, there’s a style to suit every kind of rider. As an Omnium retailer in Glasgow, we’ve seen first-hand how these bikes can transform everyday journeys.
Even better, many cargo bikes ride just like a regular bike when unloaded—smooth, responsive, and genuinely fun. Add in a stable feel and great design, and you’ve got a practical solution that doesn’t compromise on the joy of cycling.
If you like the idea of carrying more, riding more, and doing it all in style, read on to discover which cargo bike is right for you—and how you can try one at competitive rates for short term rentals, giving you peace of mind before you spend!
You want a bike to carry heavy loads easily but doesn’t feel bulky
E-CARGO V3 – Omnium
An incredibly versatile, lightweight and fast e-cargo bike that can handle heavy loads and big objects with ease.
- Rides like a normal bike when unloaded, stays easy to handle, agile and fast when loaded
- Light, responsive and easy to control
- Easy to load on your own
Price: from £5,799
Find out more about the E-CARGO V3 – Omnium
Paul tells us about his Omnium bike and how much his daughter Maisy loves it
You want a bike to carry heavy loads and that’s easy to store and park
Mini-Max – Omnium
A fast, light and compact cargo bike for snappy turns and easy storage or parking.
- Easy to carry up the stairs (a medium weights 19kg, the same as a regular bike) and fits in a lift
- Rides like a regular bike
- Ideal for city streets
Price: from £2,899
Find out more about the Omnium Mini-Max
E-Mini-Max – Omnium
A fast, light and compact e-cargo bike for snappy turns and smaller parking spaces.
- Rides like a regular bike
- Ideal for city streets
- A powerful motor – Built to handle the steepest of hills with a load
Price: from £5,799
Find out more about the Omnium E-Mini-Max
You want a bike to carry it all and evolve with your needs
Incredibly agile, stable and manoeuvrable bikes that look good and allows you to switch up what you carry thanks to clever accessories.
- Clever range of accessories to carry exactly what you need
- Powerful and reliable Bosch motor and battery
RemiDemi – Benno
- Just as easy to store and ride as your regular bike as it’s the same length (no bulky cargo bikes here!)
- Carry one child on the back (up to 40kg)
- Carry up to 15kg on the front rack
Find out more about the Benno RemiDemi
Price: from £3199.99
Boost – Benno
- An ideal option for people who want to carry lots but don’t have too much space for storage or don’t want to ride a big heavy cargo bike
- Carry more than 3x the load of a regular bike
- Carry two children on the back and 20kg cargo on the front
Price: from £3000.99
Find out more about the Benno Boost
Try a cargo bike for up to a week
Trying a cargo bike for a week is the best way to find out if this is going to fit your lifestyle and if it’s a good investment for you.
You can rent one of the cargo bikes on this page from our eCargo Bike Library.
Not sure which bike is best for you? We’ll help you figure out which cargo bike is best for your needs. You can even try a few.
Find out more about how to rent an eCargo bike.
Want to find out more about our cargo bikes?
Pop into one of our Glasgow Hubs to see our cargo bikes, chat with our friendly staff about which one would suit you best and give it a whirl.
We are official Benno and Omnium stockists.
Got a few questions before you come in? Drop us an email at glasgow@bikeforgood.org.uk
If none of the cargo bikes on this page are quite what you’re looking for, we can also advise on other models and order them in for you.