Compact fore-and-aft utility cargo bikes

[Dewey]

A design often converted to an ebike due to its compact size and utility, typically featuring an extended top tube to which is mounted a rear rack and front porteur rack:

UK, Rodford 'Big Billy', fitted with a Bafang BBS01 mid-drive

France, Le Petit Porteur, fitted with a Tongsheng TSDZ2 mid-drive

Germany, Kemper Lorri

USA, Soma Yasujiro

 

[freckles]

Love these compact utility ecargo bikes! Battery placement on the Yasujiro seems more challenging...

 

[Dewey]

For sure. Given the cable routing I’d probably see about mounting the battery upside down under the down tube, or on the front rack.