Tips & maintenance

Tips: riding a 3 wheel bakfiets cargo bike It takes some getting used to riding a three-wheeler. Especially taking corners is different than what you're used to on a regular bike. To lend you a hand, we offer several tips for riding a cargo bike. Read these cargo bike tips and watch the instruction video.

You’ll want to enjoy that little boost from the electric system as long as possible when riding your cargo bike, both in the support you receive from the system measured in kilometres and in the life of the cargo bike battery itself. So, it’s good to know how to get the most out of your cargo bike battery.

You don't need to be a cargo bike mechanic to take good care of your cargo bike. You can easily do a lot of the maintenance yourself. Regular maintenance doesn't take much time and ensures that your cargo bike lasts much longer! We are happy to give you a hand with some tips on how you can carry out maintenance yourself. 

The key is to slather yourself well in sun cream if you're planning on cycling in the sun. But did you know that sun cream can stain your cargo bike? Certain chemicals in sun cream can stain. The higher the sun cream factor, the more stubborn the stains can be.

Rain tents on cargo bikes need to be tough. Rain tents can be used all year round to protect against rain, wind, cold, hail and snow. Below is some advice for keeping your rain tent in good condition.

Different cargo bikes have different rims, which means they need different tire sizes. In the videos below, we explain how you can figure out which size you need, and how you can quickly change a tire yourself.

Cargo bikes are popular with thieves. The high street value, even for second-hand cargo bikes, make them a sought-after item with bike thieves. One could even presume that in the case of cargo bikes we are dealing with professionals or a gang! Time to protect your Babboe against possible theft. The tips below will reduce the chance of getting your cargo bike stolen.

Your cargo bike's brakes get a lot of use, so they need regular maintenance to stay safe. A lot of this maintenance you can do yourself. In the videos below, professional mechanics will show you what you need to do. 

Even when roads have been cleared and gritted, as a biker you often encounter slippery roads. Moreover, all that salt and sand isn't good for your cargo bike. To avoid accidents and possible damage, we offer the following cargo bike tips for riding in winter:

The stand of the Babboe City and Mini can eventually rattle. With a new sturdy bicycle stand spring, this is easily remedied.