FAMILY BIKES

FAMILY BIKES IN SEATTLE | Q&A

+ 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.

+ What is 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 a family bike 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!

POPULAR Family bikeS

Popular Family Bikes
Riese and Müller Load 60
Riese and Müller Load 60
from $9,449.00

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 and Müller Multicharger
Riese and Müller Multicharger
from $6,719.00

Riese & Müller's passenger-ready Multicharger is a performance ebike that will make you the most popular parent, or person on a bike. Speed model available.

Built around 26” wheels - the Multicharger is the same length as the standard Charger, yet capable of carrying a child or adult passenger.

Riese and Müller Load 75
Riese and Müller Load 75
from $9,659.00

A full-suspension front loader built for up to three kids! Amazing!
Carry up to four kids on the Load 75 which is only slightly longer than the Load 60! With full suspension more Bosch power than ever, this might just be the ultimate family bike.

Riese and Müller Multicharger Mixte
Riese and Müller Multicharger Mixte
from $6,719.00

Riese & Müller's passenger-ready Multicharger is a performance ebike that will make you the most popular parent, or person on a bike. Speed model available.

Built around 26” wheels - the Multicharger Mixte is the same length as the standard Charger. The Mixte frame makes getting on and off easy, even with a full sized passenger on board.

Urban Arrow Family Cargo Line
Urban Arrow Family Cargo Line
$7,999.00

The Urban Arrow Family’s natural agility and Bosch electric assist will be enable you to free yourself from parking hassles, traffic jams and costly car repairs.

Urban Arrow’s wide range of accessories will allow you to customize it to meet your family’s needs. Leave the car at home and zip through the city effortlessly with anyone and anything you wish to carry.

Riese and Müller Packster 70
Riese and Müller Packster 70
from $9,999.00

A complete redesign of the Packster, including a new insulated cargo box with cover.

The low step-over height Riese & Müller Packster offers front suspension, utilitarian cargo accessories, and the ability to carry multiple kids.

Riese and Müller Multitinker
Riese and Müller Multitinker
from $7,259.00

An ideal car replacement for Seattle riders.

Transport two children, a big grocery run, or all kinds of gear safely and effortlessly to your destination with the Multitinker The low center of gravity ensures stability, while the compact overall footprint keeps your capable bike manageable to handle. Thoughtful details, include a range of useful accessories and a bracket for attaching a trailer.

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News
G&O Says Goodbye
G&O Says Goodbye
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Happy Holidays & Winter Break 12/24 - 1/1
Happy Holidays & Winter Break 12/24 - 1/1

The shop will be closed 12/24 through 1/1. See you in 2024!

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10 Years! Party Time! Excellent!
10 Years! Party Time! Excellent!

Come celebrate with us! Saturday November 4th we will be riding down to Gas Works Park for some grilled goods and bubbly beverages. Check out the details here!

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Understanding Gearing, Gear Range, and Gear Ratio
Understanding Gearing, Gear Range, and Gear Ratio

Something that comes up a lot in Seattle in particular is about the gearing on the bikes. Will the bike have low enough gears to get you up Queen Anne? Fremont hill? Let’s do another little tech jargon topic related to gearing questions: gear range and gear ratio.

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Fixing a Flat Tire on the Tern GSD S10
Fixing a Flat Tire on the Tern GSD S10

Whether you are a new or experienced home bike mechanic, fixing a flat tire on a Tern GSD S10 is a bit more complicated than many non-electric and non-cargo bikes.

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Carsick @ G&O - Now Live!
Carsick @ G&O - Now Live!

We are so excited to announce our brand new web store: Carsick @ G&O

This is now the exclusive source for the famous Carsick Cargo Slingsets.

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Thru-Axles
Thru-Axles

Sifting through all of the new jargon and technology while shopping for an e-bike can be daunting. Whether you are already familiar with old steel bike standards or you are entirely new to looking at bike specifications, modern bikes and especially higher-end bikes can bring a dizzying number of new terms. Let’s talk about one: thru-axles.

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Big Update on Carsick Slingsets
Big Update on Carsick Slingsets

For years, for so many of us, the flexibility and convenience of the Carsick Designs cargo slingsets have been a key ingredient to the Seattle model of family biking! Carsick and G&O have always worked closely together on design and refinement of the slings, and we are excited for our new role as the sole distributor! Read more!

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Tern HSD Generation 2
Tern HSD Generation 2

Coming this Fall, the new generation of the Tern HSD line up is going to be stronger, lighter, and smarter! Four new models will all come equipped with the Bosch Smart System (you can learn more about that here), a 545Wh battery, and a rear rack capable of carrying up to 176 lbs! Each bike clocks in under 60 lbs (without a battery and accessories). We’re also excited about the new colors, the Enviolo equipped S00 model, and the easy-access charge port on the top tube. 

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