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  CETMA Cargo bikes are made in Eugene, Oregon.

 
 

         



Bi-partible frame

All CETMA Cargo bike frames separate in the middle for shipping, travel, or storage.  A complete bike can be separated and loaded into a car in a few minutes.  CETMA Cargo bikes are shipped this way.
   



Two sizes - Largo and Margo

Largo (large) and Margo (mini) differ in wheelbase and width by 6 inches and ten pounds.  The rears are identical.  The Margo is intended for delivery and single passenger transport.  The Largo is better for multiple kids and large-capacity hauling.
     

 

  
 



Frame-integrated platform 

CETMA Cargo bikes can be used as a box-bike
or flat-bed.  The platform provides space to plug in any container you choose.  Wood boxes are available through CETMA, or you can add any container you want.
 



Eccentric bottom brackets

All CETMA Cargo bikes are built with an eccentric bottom bracket shell. The eccentric bottom brackets used on CETMA Cargo bikes are built locally by Co-Motion Cycles.

 
       

  

   


 

 

 

Why a front-loader for kid-transport?
Consider these points:

1. Passengers sit in a protected box, low to the ground, away from the wheels and chain.  They ride along comfortably, free to move around--even sleep.  Their space is wide and cozy, with ample room for blankets, snacks, toys or whatever.

2. Passengers are positioned in front of the driver, not behind.  The driver can maintain supervision and interact naturally while keeping an eye on the road.  No need to twist around for a visual check.

3. For the driver, the low center of gravity is easy to control and never feels top-heavy or tippy. 

4. The kickstand is positioned at the driver's feet (where it should be) and can be deployed without moving from the driver's position.  Once deployed, the kickstand holds the bike steady while passengers climb in or out.  It's almost impossible to tip the bike over when the kickstand is in place. 

In my opinion, the best way to carry kids is up front, within eyesight, as low as possible, in a comfortable carrier, not smashed into the driver's backside, out of sight, hanging on and vulnerable while straddling over the spinning rear wheel and chain.