Cargo bike life

[@bike.breath]

“I need someone with a cargo bike to come help me out” is the new “I need someone with. Truck to come help me out” and I love that ❤️

[@probablyriding]

Exactly!

[@garysprojects]

thx for the mention! great to see your build and thoughts on the bike. also lovely build, came together nice - those equal brakes are 🔥🔥🔥 looking fwd to more as you do more rides. cheers !

[@probablyriding]

No worries. Enjoyed your carry stuff video too!

[@SomewhereInTennessee]

I can totally relate to the bit at the end when you mentioned your social battery was depleted. 😅 That is me after any kind of social event! Introverts gather here! 😂❤

[@probablyriding]

I spent the whole of the next day not talking to anyone haha. Enjoyed both days equally.

[@juliapoelstra3624]

You couldn't have done a more perfect build for this bike. I want one!

[@probablyriding]

It was fun to build.

[@biosfearmag]

Thought this was another Gary's Projects vid for a second. Really like how you built yours up. The Simworks cables are a nice cherry on top.

[@MoeJac]

haha me too! When i heard the music I was v confused.

[@probablyriding]

Love the pistachio colour of his.

[@garysprojects]

@@probablyriding great to see another opinion on the monopole!! your bike color also looks great 👍

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Love this 💚 "Probably Riding My Toolbike" was a nice touch. I feel like compact cargobikes like this are the future and have so many useful daily applications. And the belt drive system makes it even more user friendly and approachable for the general population. Investment in proper bike infrastructure and cargobikes could replace a huge amount of car trips. Scoff is such a great name for bakery! Some delicious looking baked goods on this video. Thanks for another great video, hope you have a good weekend 😊 "Not in a creepy way, please." 💀 "The first time I've posted my big load on the internet." 😂

[@probablyriding]

Thanks again! A lot of car trips could be replaced by a bike and even more could be replaced by a cargo bike!

[@htarold]

I love cargo bikes! I welded one up (smaller than your monopole, to fit in our tiny lift) and it's so easy as an everyday bike, but it takes my dog and groceries for my brother's restaurant. Glad to see you've got one too!

[@probablyriding]

Very cool!

[@rumenripe]

CURIOUS OF THIS MONOPOLE AND CARGO BIKE IN GENERAL

[@probablyriding]

Cargo bikes are great. I'm enjoying the Monopole.

[@linesided]

Sweet build. Love the symmetry of the cable runs - bravo! I wish I had space for a cargo bike too.

[@probablyriding]

Thanks!

[@katiegoldingg]

You’ve made me want to book a trip to Seoul in Autumn and hire a bike. I really enjoy watching your videos, thank you for posting 😌

[@probablyriding]

You should!

[@GreatKingMidas]

Congrats on that beauty, it really looks like a cute little workhorse, I’m very happy for you! :) To me compact cargo bikes with small but chunky tires present the perfect balance between looking like a beloved toy and being super useful for daily life. I riding a omnium mini for my daily commuter a it’s just ridiculous how much weight that one can handle. Adding a cargo bike to my bike collection, even a small one, changed my life more than any bike before that.

[@probablyriding]

Love the omniums too. Had a great time test riding them in Copenhagen last winter.

[@nezz-core]

The vibes on this one are inmaculate. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Spain.

[@ontheroadid]

"And I think this will be last one for a while. I always say that." 👏 I feel very seen with that comment. Will be curious to hear your opinions of the drive train after you've had the bike for a while. .

[@probablyriding]

I remember saying that with the Susie…and the Atlantis….and the Romulus…

[@kehrin]

Seoul in autumn looks incredible! And the bike looks cool, too.

[@probablyriding]

My favourite season here.

[@ruadhbran]

I got a cargo bike in June (A Riese & Muller Load 75) and I've already put almost 1,200 km on it. It's fantastic, and such a great way to get around with kids, groceries, and stuff.

[@probablyriding]

Would love to try one of those.

[@ruadhbran]

​@@probablyriding They're a very smooth ride!

[@PJNoworries]

I found this channel and started watching your videos last Saturday (it's now Friday night here in Aus), having not rode a bike since BMXing at 16, 13 years ago. Yesterday I bought my first gravel bike and am ever so eager to ride it on many adventures. Thank you for the inspiration sir (ps where is that striped blue/white long sleeve shirt you always wear from)

[@probablyriding]

Amazing! The shirt is from Cayl, a Korean outdoor brand.

[@thewildandwonderfulwizard]

Wake up babe, Probably Riding just dropped a new video.

[@probablyriding]

👀

[@tonythetourist2025]

My favorite Klunker bars.😊

[@probablyriding]

So good

[@GreatGrandCarrot]

Great video as always! I could watch an hour long commute video-its jonestly very calming, feels as if I am commuting across Seoul myself. I hope someday you'll try a Burly cargo trailer attached to your other bikes and compare the ride experience with the Monopole. 😊

[@probablyriding]

Glad you enjoyed it! Would like to try a trailer too.

[@BenandSarahsclutter]

Best handlebars, great choice! 🥰 Didnt realize it has belt steering as you showed it on Insta! Small cargobikes are the best! Our Omnium Mini is a great workhorse all year round as well. Hope you'll have a chance for some touring on the Monopole, would be interesting to see how it handles a day of bikepacking. Greetz! P.S: typicial Super 73 Rider at 13:37 😂😂

[@probablyriding]

I love bikes but I hate those ones. Not against e-bikes but they’re just e-motorbikes.

[@jaydee4697]

Lovely looking bike. Great video; thanks for sharing.

[@probablyriding]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffdible8171]

The aesthetic and utility of this checks all the boxes. Steel and Pinion? What a great review.

[@probablyriding]

Thanks!

[@WalksInCamera]

Sausage rolls and a very cool cargo bike. What could be better?? I've only ridden the very chunky Urban Arrow cargo, but the Monopole looks ideal!

[@probablyriding]

It’s a fun bike. I wonder how many sausage rolls it could carry?

[@GedAsbery]

Awesome video again. The Monopole looks terrific, with some great innovations. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you're recharged now.

[@probablyriding]

I am!

[@amyl7113]

This is a great video, and it’s so cool that monopole reached out to you! I don’t have the space or funds for a cargo bike right now but I did recently acquire a burley travoy (a v cool folding bike trailer) and I’m already excited about the possibilities. Hashtag carryshitolympics!

[@probablyriding]

Those trailers are pretty great too.

[@jacobsjaunts]

New bike looks very cool & handy. And that spare rib 🤤

[@probablyriding]

👌

[@noahwan6927]

My anxiety levels were steadily increasing with the thought of you selling your North Face bag at the flee market with someone grabbing themselves a bargain. I've been looking for that exact bag for awhile but to know avail. 😂 Apart from the self imposed tension I thoroughly enjoyed the video. 👍🏻

[@probablyriding]

No way I’m selling that!

[@lukeclark2522]

Awesome new bike!! I've been curious about the Pinion drive for a while. It looks like a perfect combo with a cargo bike. I'm pretty jealous, your basket looks gigantic compared to my wald 137 on a surly 6 pack rack.

[@probablyriding]

Probably worth at least 6 Wald 137s.

[@craigmaddison8254]

Some neat cable routing that.

[@probablyriding]

Yeah, looks clean and much easier than internal routing.

[@bengardy3076]

Such an interesting way to design a bike and its steering, great video!

[@probablyriding]

Thanks! 👍Enjoying the bike so far!

[@carmeltravers6371]

Lovely bike 😊thanks for posting 👍

[@probablyriding]

Thanks!

[@jorgeperazza7019]

Hey! Congrats!!!! Great cargo bike 👍

[@probablyriding]

Thank you 🤗

[@nphipps2]

I love my cargo bike (an acoustic Bullitt - in my profiule photo)! Kid, grocery, and errand hauling are much more fun on a cargo bike. Congrats on new-bike-day!

[@probablyriding]

Bullit bikes are great!

[@bencopsey]

Really nice build - choice of components.

[@probablyriding]

Cheers

[@andrewkeller1117]

I almost missed your video because from your thumbnail I thought it was one of garys projects' videos that I already watched haha.

[@probablyriding]

Maybe I should change the thumbnail to ‘Not Gary’s Projects’

[@Atma_eos]

It is so funny, i want to buy this bike, but in Cologne is no Shop. I asked me if it is a comfortable or Sports driving style😂. And oh wunder you get one from Monopol to test ist😂. Nice thank you…so funny what you mean with Creapi follower way in the Video…so funny thank you❤

[@probablyriding]

I’m sure there will be more stockists soon. They’re a relatively young company.

[@nickpope26]

Great video Marcus.

[@probablyriding]

Thanks!

[@celluloiding]

Love the new bike. Love the video. Love the vibe. Love N+1.

[@probablyriding]

Me too!

[@punkdigerati]

I like a collapsible crate for this style or long tail cargo bikes, I got one on US Amazon from QTJH that I like, but there's many out there with different dimensions. I liked the 8" deep one.

[@probablyriding]

This one is also collapsible but I’m almost always carrying something.

[@Prenster17]

My partner and I love watching your videos! I wanted to get your cap for his birthday, is it being sold to the UK? 😊

[@probablyriding]

Currently sold out but more on the way. I’ll post when.

[@bicycledad7660]

Great video. What brought you to Korea ? If it is for work what do you do ?? Thank you for sharing your story. Stay safe and God bless

[@probablyriding]

Came for work and stayed because I like it here so much.

[@kostyafedot551]

I love cycling and do recycling. Been mostly cycling at work for a year now. Currently I'm living close by. But any bicycle instead of car only works in 10 km radius maximum as daily. Or 30 km max for one way and commute only. Yet, imagine you need to get to the only doctor available and back to work and it is 150 km one way distance. Or I just want to visit my relatives. 1.5 hour car drive vs at least four hours on bus and two trains. This is my reality in Belgium. I went on road bicycle this distance. Seven+ hours... Yet, it seems everywhere with presence of hieroglyphs cycling instead of car makes a lot more sense :)

[@probablyriding]

I don’t think bikes could replace cars for everyone, hence the word ‘potentially’ in the title. However, for most city dwellers, they could certainly replace some car journeys.

[@jmat8861]

i want one

[@probablyriding]

💸

[@bertkreft9689]

cool 👍 that long front makes it stable - and you can not tip the bike over - and lighter than the omnium

[@probablyriding]

It’s a great bike.

[@mardiffv.8775]

Nice Monopole Cargo Bike, congratulations. I use a Roland bike trailer, because I already own an E-trike. Same cargo capacity as your Monopole.

[@probablyriding]

Trailers are cool too. Although, some of them wouldn’t fit through the bike gates entering the Han River bike path over here in Seoul.

[@mardiffv.8775]

@probablyriding yes indeed. Thank you.

[@cycgeist]

Really interesting to see that the founder of FREITAG, the bag brand, is also a co-founder of Monopole. I wonder if you got a little FREITAG accessory with the bike ^^

[@probablyriding]

Yeah, I spoke to him about Freitag but not accessories. I think there are some custom bags that fit the other rack that comes with the bike.

[@johngrey9157]

We sold one of our two cars this year and replaced it with an Omnium cargo bike. Even though we are living in a small village with 10k people and I have to cycle 24km per day to work we absolutely love it. It's so much cheaper and we're a lot fitter than back in the days. I hope to get rid of the other car in a few years

[@probablyriding]

That is awesome!

[@happyahivanhawaii2183]

I think a wooden crate would look great on that front rack. Aloha from Hawai’i 🤙🏽

[@probablyriding]

Would look super cool but also be super heavy!

[@jeffreese6649]

I wonder how it'd work offroad bikepacking and camping? New video idea? Cheers!

[@probablyriding]

Was thinking about it but got to see if this’ll fit in a bus first!

[@Joe-fq6ez]

Big loads and huge racks! Does the belt drive feel any different to a chain? It looks super interesting.

[@probablyriding]

You can feel the slightest bit more friction but is smooth, very quiet and clean! Apparently very low maintenance too.

[@weezersthebluealbum9479]

Always wanted a cargo bike but I feel like I wouldn’t have enough use for it in my daily life (though I’m sure it would be useful if I had it.

[@probablyriding]

I was the same but now I love it and will find reasons to use it.

[@mardiffv.8775]

Otherwise try a bike trailer, same load volume. Sure less heavy lift capacity than a cargo bike. But for loads up to 40 kg/ 88 lbs a trailer will fine. Much cheaper too.

[@weezersthebluealbum9479]

@@mardiffv.8775I’ve got two pannier bags that are 25 litres each, pretty great for grocery shopping but not much good for bulky items.

[@thesprucegosling9574]

I converted my kids Burley Bee trailer to a cargo trailer and wouldn't be without it now! Will probably get a cargo bike when the money tree has grown back a bit.

[@ingokaica4775]

What sweet cago bike! Hey maybe you can get a side gig running items and such for people in your neighborhood where you live! Ask for payment in bike parts and coffee! Plus you can kill two birds with one stone (you do not have to kill the birds) by enjoying the ride at the sametime. Thanks for sharing! 여러분의 바퀴가 그곳에서 빠르고 안전하기를 바랍니다!

[@probablyriding]

Would he happy to run some local errands for people. Any excuse to be out on my bike!

[@sivertoveraas]

love your videos:)) just curious what do you work with? is it any bike related?

[@probablyriding]

Thanks! I don’t work in the bike industry, I just love riding bikes.

[@PaulHOWE-e5l]

Hi,from paul in salford UK,I think the concept of a mini cargo bike is a great idea,the best of both worlds ,I think there is a gap in the market for these bikes,especially looking that good,am celebrating 3 yrs with no car,just a bike now,not as long as you good self,are you self taught when it comes to bike assembling?

[@probablyriding]

I think there are going to be a lot more compact cargo bikes coming out. Yes, self taught mostly from Park Tool and other KZbin videos. Pinion has really good videos tutorials to set up their gearboxes.

[@PaulHOWE-e5l]

Self taught is always impressive

[@philtomlinson8220]

Such a cool bike! It looked a little strange to see the handlebars turning, whilst the front load remained fixed. Was this difficult to get used to?

[@probablyriding]

Don’t look down! You get used to it pretty quickly.

[@philtomlinson8220]

@@probablyriding Probably more distracting in the video than in reality.

[@cargobikecrew]

What cables are you running? It looks super neat..

[@probablyriding]

Nissen cables. My favourite.

[@Velocipedium]

This takes me 20-25 years back, when i rode cargobikes 10 hours a day for a living. Most were massive trikes (no E-assist then!), but my favourite was the one which your bike reminds me of - the Kemper Filibus, with the wonderful old Sachs 3x7. The on-board footage just went straight into my muscle memory of that filibus. Nowadays I have an Elephant Bike in the UK and a Gazelle with the ubiquitous dutch crate for Amsterdam (plus an antique German monster). I will never willingly be without a cargobike, and I’m sure that in a year from now you will wonder how you ever managed. In other matters, I notice that you must be using some form of chest cam mount, as do I sometimes, but I’ve never found a comfortable one. Do you have any suggestions?

[@probablyriding]

Very pleased to have a cargo bike. I’m sure I’ll be using plenty! I use the insta 360 go3. I like the size and ease of use. It does act buggy sometimes but hopefully the next firmware update will fix that.

[@BH.22.]

I'm currently in the market for an cargo bike, for daily use. Have you ever transported something heavy with the Monopole? For example two six packs of 1,5l water bottles or a big beer crate? That's always my reference for a cargo bike, how it feels with heavier load. Do you think this could be a potential daily driver from it's "ride characteristics"? ... with the indirect steering and the load area in the front? What's your opinion?

[@probablyriding]

In the video I carried two large suitcases probably over 30kg (the rack is rated) 30kg. It handled it very well. One you’re going along you don’t really feel it. Steering feels like on a normal bike, doesn’t feel indirect. I quite like a front load, I’d rather push then pull. I’ve only had it a couple of week but so far so good.

[@juntartful]

What is the rear saddle rack shown at 15:07 ?? Please

[@probablyriding]

Not my bike but I think it might be carradice.

[@jjjtung]

"My first time posting my big load on the internet" 🤣🤣🤣

[@probablyriding]

Should have saved it for my Only Fans.

[@jjjtung]

@@probablyriding hahaha exactly what I was thinking, that's so funny bro 😂😂

[@chunkbot]

I would love one but they are a bit out of my immediate price range at $4700 for the non-ebike version. Great review though!

[@probablyriding]

I get it. Non pinion version for regular derailleurs is around $2700 for the frameser. Still pricey but it’s a premium cargo bike made in France.

[@markifi]

this has to be the very edge of the category of bikes we call "cargo", please. i love the way the bike looks though.

[@probablyriding]

What would you call it?

[@markifi]

@@probablyriding this? cargo. just about. i wouldn't call a whole lot of other bikes that unless they carry a 60x40 eurobox at the very least. this one could fit it with it hanging off the front a bit, so it counts in my book. this comment was more of an expression of dissatisfaction of everything else being called "cargo" just because it's in fashion now with wealthy northern hemisphere folk. i think those other bikes should just be called "bikes". maybe "ebike plus" would be something that fits in between, although i don't like the sound of that term very much either

[@sabamacx]

I thought I would one day have an Omnium in the garage, the monopole is a terrific first iteration, but phew the cost.

[@sabamacx]

Actually... a BSA frameset isn't that bad. Oh no.

[@probablyriding]

Do it

[@Atma_eos]

It would be nice, when your wife can make a Foto on the Bike with you how you sit on it. Can you explain a difference in the sitting Position compared to Susi? Does the Bike have a different power Transfer compared to Susi?Is it a fast and comfortable in the sitting Position? Thanks for the super Video:-) LG Mar from Cologne your 2 Follower 😂

[@probablyriding]

Yeah, I’ll ask her to take a video next time we ride together.

[@MrFunkeymonkey12]

Seeing it next to the VO neutrino really shows how compact it is. Does it barspin though?

[@probablyriding]

Perhaps if I removed the brakes and gears, yes, it could barspin…

[@MrFunkeymonkey12]

@ one for a rainy day…😂

[@kimmy_from_eurasia]

Hello i've been into your videos thesedays I always ride alone and I want to ride with you someday I live in seoul too :) Please keep posting videos sir🫡

[@probablyriding]

Maybe one day!

[@GardenPOV]

But would the chainstay make Grant Peterson weep?

[@probablyriding]

Not this one.

[@thefrugalundertaker6512]

MONoPOLE has a frame listed as "Large". I am 6'-4" with a 34" inseam. Do you think this bike would work for me if I used a longer stem and bars with a higher rise, or would I just be a tall guy on a small blke?

[@probablyriding]

The recommend the large for up to 195cm which is 6'5". You'd probably be good with a longer stem.

[@thefrugalundertaker6512]

@@probablyriding Thanks. What frame size are you riding in the video, and what is your height? I am working with Yuri at MONoPOLE to purchase my frameset, and I just want to make the best choice possible.

[@probablyriding]

@ mine’s medium and I’m 177cm

[@yugenfocus]

Marcus, thank you for posting your big load on the internet. I hope to see your big load more and maybe even get a bigger load.

[@probablyriding]

My pleasure

[@ChrisSpriggs-rj2ys]

New but old it’s Granvilles bike from open all hours 😊

[@probablyriding]

Basically. With a belt drivetrain.

[@007bigrob]

Another great video but I want a cargo bike now.

[@probablyriding]

Sorry about that.

[@007bigrob]

@ I absolutely love the look of your Monopole especially the belt drive and steering,I would personally fit a wooden crate on the front of it.

[@DarrenhaywoodcomTheone]

have you been camping on it,it would fit all your stuff on in

[@probablyriding]

Not yet but it would easily fit my camping setup.

[@GardenPOV]

Every time I mention to my American friend that I ran errands on my bike with a basket, he asks me if there was a baguette sticking out of the front and what color beret I chose for the ride 🙄

[@probablyriding]

Cool look.

[@chunkbot]

Also, if you know someone with some kind of drum kit, I'd love to see it carry a drum kit for my own needs :D

[@probablyriding]

That would be great fun.

[@billpage9682]

I have a flyer saddle so I'm qualified to ask... Does it squeak? Mine does and it Drives Me Mad. So it sits in a drawer. BTW, I love my hat. Thanks.

[@probablyriding]

It has in the past but a little WD40 fixed that. I like it but I’d just choose the B17 in the future.

[@probablyriding]

Thanks for buying a hat!

[@philippelantoine9709]

Would love a hat. Getting bald and easily sunburned on my bike.

[@probablyriding]

More in the works.

[@maxpower5642]

Awesome bike, but the frame alone costs $ 2500. That is a little rich, Dont you think

[@probablyriding]

Things made in France are not cheap.

[@maxpower5642]

​@@probablyridingYes, understood :)

[@shop2029]

와우 혹시 구매는 직구하셨나요?//

[@probablyriding]

프레임셋 선물로 받았어요.

[@timinno]

Never thought we’d see your big load on KZbin

[@probablyriding]

There’s a first time for everything.

[@bonjoride]

Glourious

[@probablyriding]

💜

[@g_mack]

5000 aud for a frameset without a pinion, just an empty threaded bb mechanical gears. Looks like a nice cargo bike but not that nice. Glad you got yours for free..

[@probablyriding]

Stuff made in Europe isn't cheap.

[@porkpie8667]

Did you pay for the bike ?

[@probablyriding]

Monopole provided the frame and drivetrain. I bought the rest and assembled at home. Recently, I’ve had more companies reaching out to me but this bike is something I’d actually consider buying myself, so I accepted their offer.

[@lyadhkhorcyclechalai69]

10:30 here it is: the first time I have posted my big load on the Internet💀

[@probablyriding]

💀

[@markifi]

ahhh the frameset with the 12 speed pinion and a rack is 3993 euros

[@probablyriding]

Yes, with a frame made in France and the gearbox made in Germany, it’s going to be pricey. Non pinion frames shaves off 1200usd.

[@markifi]

@@probablyriding well, there's expensive, and there's what the hell are they smoking kinda expensive. i know, i know. they're in Victoire territory, although that's a bit apples to oranges

[@alexbpunkt1875]

Next video "How I carry my new bike on my cargobike".

[@probablyriding]

Oops. Wasn’t planning this one 🤣

[@alexbpunkt1875]

@@probablyriding And I'm even more happy you did it in your newest video. :D

[@DiscourseDisco]

"Here it is. The first time I've posted my big load on the internet". Glorious.

[@probablyriding]

🫶

[@kolon9106]

Second!!❤🎉

[@probablyriding]

🥈

[@TheJoePavlik]

Will you put your bike on your bike?

[@probablyriding]

I am certain there will be a time I need to do that.

[@ordinary_gmail_user1834]

Milk Crate Rules

[@probablyriding]

🥛