FAMILY BIKES

FAMILY BIKES | COMMON QUESTIONS

+ What makes a great family bike?

First and foremost, you'll want a bike that will fit your family and grow with your needs. Midtails are great for 1 kid families. Longtails can be flexible bikes for 2 kid families. Box bikes position your load up front for great visibility.

+ Why makes our shop a family cyclery?

G & O Family Cyclery was started by two dads who love bikes. Family cycling not only brings together our two great passions in life, it offers our community of parents and bike riders solutions that make Seattle a great place to live.

+ Do I really need electric assist?

If you've got a particularly hilly commute, or a long one, an electric family bike may be just the thing to get your riding more. If you feel like you 'should' ride but you're not, you may find that electric assist gives you that needed boost.

+ What's the best bike for my needs?

Box bikes are ideal if you want to see your load and you're comfortable steering a larger bike. Longtails (our most popular style) offer lots of capacity while being only a foot longer than a convetional bike. Midtails are shorter than longtails and are great for smaller kids or a single passenger.

+ How long will family bikes last?

Family bikes can easily last you a decade with proper maintenance and care. Warranties vary by manufacturer, but we feel it's our job to keep you rolling with minimal annaul upkeep. Proper maintenance includes an annaul tune up including replacement of brake pads, chain and tires.

+ Can I finance an electric bike?

We accept major credit cards at G & O Family Cyclery. Most people who buy family bikes leverage their credit to defray the up front cost of the investment. If you're looking at replacing a bike with a car, the typical payback time is 12 months.

+ What's the next step?

If you haven't ridden a family bike before, the next step is to come take a test ride. If you know what you're looking for and have questions, contact us to get your questions answered or just come in for a visit!

+ Can I buy a non-electric bike and add assist later?

Absolutely. We offer a wide variety of electric assist conversion kits to help you convert your family bike to electric when the time is right.

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Box Bikes

FAMILY BIKES | COMING IN 2018

Bikes

Tern GSD Compact Electric Bike

3,999.00

Tern steers into cargo bike territory with the new, compact but full featured GSD (coming Spring 2018)

The GSD can carry 2 kids, fit in your apartment, fit on a standard bus rack or easily in the back of a minivan. Why? Because it's no bigger than a standard bike, but ingeniously designed to do so much more. Features Bosch Performance Line and optional Dual Battery setup.

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FAMILY BIKES | POPULAR MODELS

Popular Family Bikes

Xtracycle Electric EdgeRunner

from 4,497.00

A capable modular design from the folks that started the cargo bike revolution in the US.

From the creators of the popular longtail FreeRadical and a vast catalog of multi-manufacturer compatible accessories and bikes, comes Xtracycle’s EdgeRunner.

Benno Boost E

3,999.99

An electric midtail bike suitable for carrying one passenger and a surprising amount of stuff.

Designed by bicycle design legend Benno Baenziger, the Boost E combines a clever one-size-fits-all frame with a powerful Bosch Performance Line motor.

Yuba Spicy Curry Bosch

4,499.00

A full frame aluminum longtail great for kids and cargo, powered by the high-torque Bosch CX drive.

The Spicy Curry, blends strength and rigidity, the highest torque motor system around, and a host of useful accessories.

Riese & Müller Load

from 7,399.00

A full-suspension front loader designed for high performance and incredible comfort.

Riese & Müller's long history of adding full suspension to all kinds of bikes culminates in the Load - a truly unique cargo or family bike designed to perform.

Riese & Müller Packster 60/80

from 6,329.00

A modular front loader available in two lengths, with numerous configurable options.

The low step-over height Packster by German brand Riese & Müller offers front suspension, cool cargo accessories, and the ability to carry a bigger kid.

Bike Friday Haul-A-Day, Haula Abdul Edition, with BionX p350

4,450.00

An electric version of the popular multi kid friendly midtail, the Bike Friday Haul-a-Day

One of our favorite midtails, the Haul-A-Day is the creation of well-known, Oregon-based, collapsible and folding bike maker Bike Friday. This one goes to eleven.

Xtracycle EdgeRunner Swoop

1,997.00

The Swoop's deep step-through frame makes the popular EdgeRunner even more versatile and fun to use.

Combine the Swoop with the new X3 bag system and KickBack 3 from Xtracycle and you might just have the most thoroughly thought out cargo bike system ever made.

Xtracycle EdgeRunner Classic

1,997.00

The EdgeRunner Classic features a front thru-axle, straight bladed fork, quality Shimano components and basic accessories.

Upgrade to the X3 bag system and KickBack 3 and you might just have the most thoroughly thought-out cargo bike system ever made.

Surly Big Dummy

2,099.00

This is the bike we'd want to use to take our toddlers on a continent's long bicycle ride.

In 2008, Surly and Xtracycle teamed up to make the Big Dummy an excellent longtail bike. The longtail frame is stiffer and has a higher load capacity than a FreeRadical-equipped bike.

Benno Carry All 30D

1,599.00

A stylish non-electric midtail bike designed to carry a passenger plus a surprising amount of stuff.

Designed by bicycle design legend Benno Baenziger, the Carry All 30D is built upon a one-size-fits-all frame with a look that's both retro and contemporary.

Xtracycle Leap Conversion Kit

599.00

Breathe new life into your beloved bike. Works with all Xtracycle Longtail Standard decks, bags and accessories.

Park your car, haul your veggies and kiddos--and join the cargo bike revolution! Converting your bike into a longtail can be the most economical way to get hauling with a quality cargo bike.

Larry v. Harry Bullitt

from 3,400.00

A stylish and stiff front-loader that's great for kids, cargo and everything in between.

Each of our Bullitts is assembled by hand in the USA and built to your specifications. Options include derailleur or internally geared drivetrains, hydraulic disc brakes and optional kid and cargo carrying options.

Bike Friday Haul-A-Day, Haula Abdul Edition

2,200.00

Unlike many midtails, the Haul-A-Day doesn’t sacrifice its hauling capacity for a smaller frame.

One of our favorite midtails, the Haul-A-Day is the creation of well-known, Oregon-based, collapsible and folding bike maker, Bike Friday.

Tern Vektron Folding Electric Bike

3,400.00

Tern created an electric bike that could carry a kid and then fold and fit under your desk. Wait...what?

Transportation brand Tern defies gravity blending the very best in cargo, electric, folding in one excellent handling bike that literally does it all.

Tern GSD Compact Electric Bike

3,999.00

Tern steers into cargo bike territory with the new, compact but full featured GSD (coming Spring 2018)

Bullitt XT e8000 STePS

6,700.00

The pairing of the versatile and stylish Bullitt with the powerful new e8000 electric assist system from Shimano yields an amazing urban vehicle ready for family or cargo.

The XT drivetrain and the Shimano e8000 assist work in perfect harmony and provide ample torque (70 Nm) and trusted reliability.

Riese & Müller Packster 40

from 6,219.00

A compact electric front loader designed for carrying one kid or lots of stuff.

The low step-over height Packster by German brand Riese & Müller offers front suspension, cool cargo accessories, and the ability to carry a bigger kid.