The Newest Addition to Cargo Bike Lineup! Riese & Müller Carrie

[@garyseckel295]

Maximum fun for cargo and/or young family. Ultimate family toy and hobby! Wake up to hugely variable cycling universe, America!

[@Propelbikes]

Absolutely! The Carrie is perfect for families and cargo-so versatile and fun! It’s amazing to see how much the cycling world has to offer, and the Carrie opens up a whole new realm of possibilities. Hopefully, more people in the U.S. catch on to this exciting way to move around! Do you use an electric bike for transportation?

[@garyseckel295]

@@Propelbikes Yes I do. 70yo, limited-mobility handicapper here. 4 Hase trikes here. Lepus is wheelchair/dual forearm crutch accessible with 25-inch-high seat option. E-assist, 2WD, Rohloff gearbox. Lessened speed leaves cassette shifting hugely worthless. No longer drive minivan. Owned tadpole recumbents not accessible for about 15 years now. Heel-cup pedals used (straps removed) allow arthritic movement that clipless pedals disallow! Open top saddlebags below both sides of recumbent seat, allow food/water access while remaining seated! Solid rubber tires for no able access of a flat tire!

[@HarryLovesRuth]

If you have lot of stopping and starting in a hilly area like I do, I strongly recommend the IGH. If I have to break suddenly and then try to get going again, the ability to downshift while stopped is enormously useful. I have a five year old Tern GSD S00, and the IGH is still amazing and I wouldn't buy a cargo bike without it. (Propel's customer service is great, BTW.)

[@garyseckel295]

2 Rohloff 14-gear gearboxes here! They are everything for BOTH easy usage and E-assist!

[@NoraMcCauley-z3e]

from the Propel team: Thank you so much! :) We often recommend the IGH to people with little kids, who may be distracted and need to shift :)

[@garyseckel295]

@@NoraMcCauley-z3e IGHs truly ARE worth their costs!!! Some need to test ride cargo Trikes too, but ALWAYS gearbox, NOT any cassette. What the Cargo Cycling Universe is literally revealing, is that cassettes are Highest Speed cycling devices!!!!!!

[@Propelbikes]

Great point! The IGH (internal gear hub) is a game changer, especially in stop-and-go situations or hilly areas. Being able to shift while stopped adds so much convenience. The Tern GSD S00 is a solid choice, and it's awesome to hear your IGH is still going strong after five years! And thanks for the kind words about Propel’s customer service-we’re always here to help! :)

[@wktodd]

Clever box design.

[@Propelbikes]

The box design on the Riese & Müller Carrie is really smart-plenty of space for cargo or kids, and it’s built with flexibility in mind. It’s one of those thoughtful details that make it such a great cargo bike!

[@noisycarlos]

Good-looking cargo bike!

[@Propelbikes]

It definitely has a sleek and stylish look! 😉

[@pao8ney]

I like it for a quick errands and it looks like my wife can fit in. 😊

[@Propelbikes]

Definitely! It's perfect for quick errands, and with the spacious design, there's plenty of room for passengers. Looks like your wife could join you for some fun rides too!😁

[@iosapp]

Ah, the Riese & Müller Carrie-a true marvel of modern engineering! Who needs durability when you can have an EPP cargo box that doubles as a punching bag for public vandals? And forget about carrying an adult passenger; why would anyone want to use a cargo bike for… well, carrying people? But hey, the seat has suspension, so at least you’ll be comfy while the cargo area trembles in fear of a stray pebble. And let’s not forget the quick-release underneath-because nothing says ‘secure’ like making it easy for thieves to swipe your seat and suspension post with zero effort. Priorities, people! 👏

[@seanreynolds6876]

Can you take the Carrie on gravel paths, thinking like fire trails or other places you could take the Multicharger?

[@baddriversofcolga]

Seems like a pretty sweet bike. The cargo box is very nice. Interesting how they have a larger brake disc in the rear, though. Never seen that before. Maybe they weren't able to fit a 203 on that fork.

[@drewsmith7726]

I’d love one of these. I wonder if they can make it around the TIGHT, corners of the ramps for the freeway bridges. I can barely get my regular bike around those corners. A big thing stopping me from buying a front loader is the stupid placement of our air conditioning unit, directly in front of our back door. I would have to use the garage door to get in and out! I would really need to take a test ride to my home before I would pull the trigger on any bike bigger than a regular bike.

[@garyseckel295]

Look up Black Iron Horse for tightest steering cargo/family trike.

[@Propelbikes]

That’s definitely something to consider! Tight corners can be tricky, especially on ramps, but the Riese & Müller Carrie handles surprisingly well for a front loader. I totally get the concern about storage and access-having to work around the air conditioning unit sounds like a challenge. A test ride to your home would be a great way to see if it fits your needs. If you’re ever ready, we’d be happy to set something up so you can try it out firsthand!

[@Digital.Done.Right.]

How is the foot clearance? I mean when pedaling. Do you hit the rack or box? Seems more cramped compared to a Load 60.

[@geertdooms8496]

I took one for a test drive and frequently hit the stand while pedaling, just like with the packster. Deal breaker for me to be honest :(

[@Propelbikes]

i’ve had this experience on many front loader, cargo bikes. Ultimately, I find it’s due to me, placing my foot in the improper position. It’s very easy to pedal an electric assisted bike with the spindle at the middle of my foot even though the proper position is to have the spindle under the ball on my foot. I think if you have your foot in the proper position, this is not an issue even if you have pretty big feet. Having the proper saddle height also helps address this issue.

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

2 small kids that get along lol

[@NoraMcCauley-z3e]

lol yes--but everyone is happier on a bike :)

[@tomthomson7367]

You'll find out that sitting in a bike makes happier Kids compared to a car

[@ohtimmay]

can you show us what smashing the box with a hammer and a crow bar looks like? i’m not trying to keep valuables in the box but the junkies in my neighborhood are pretty wild and RM doesn’t seem to say anything about its robustness right?

[@letsgoOs1002]

Can the enviolo be modified to use it as automatic?

[@mdexterc2894]

Is the internal gear with chain version compatible with motorcycle chains? I've always been concerned that belt sacrifices availability for durability. Also, I live in the Philippines, how might I have one shipped over?

[@msbruckner1]

What is the weight capacity for this bike? I didn’t catch that. Important detail for cargo bikes! Also, is this a class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike? Thanks for the video!

[@davidswift9120]

…A cargo Tinker 2?

[@NoraMcCauley-z3e]

pretty much, yes!

[@jimnyshredder]

theyre sick but theeyre soooo expensive

[@brdforallseasons]

All depends on what you’re comparing it to. If your town is built to allow it, you can buy one of these instead of a car. People think of nothing of dropping 4x this price on a car.

[@jimnyshredder]

@@brdforallseasons im broke this bike is worth more than my car lol

[@jimnyshredder]

but i get what ya mean

[@Ttangko_]

@@brdforallseasons no matter how much you compare it, its still way less tech compared to a car thats being marketed here..

[@dant.6364]

$9,000

[@garyseckel295]

2nd car, huge family toy, 2-years totally free if car replacement!

[@ShardCollector]

In the city it can be a 1st car replacement as well. Quite a bit smaller than my Bullitt, but also more agile in the city. And yes, also a lot more expensive.

[@drewsmith7726]

So basically, one of these costs less than gas maintenance and depreciation of a car over the period ONE year! You could buy a new one of these every year, throw it in the garbage at the end of the year EVERY YEAR, and still spend less than owning a car. What a bargain!!!👍👍👍

[@garyseckel295]

@@drewsmith7726 Experienced actual owners VERY conservatively state 2 years! Literally that is totally TRUE! Consistently stated 2 years to be CONSERVATIVELY 100% accurate! The actual users literally state 2 years to hugely help other potential YOUNG FAMILIES and users!

[@cadriver2570]

I agree with everyone. You can save a lot of money by using these as a car replacement, but the price is frankly insane. Many of the components (seat, suspension seatpost, lights, etc.) are not high end or expensive. 545 wh battery should not be the base on a bike this expensive. I get it, because I've purchased Bosch e-bikes and bit my tongue knowing the margins are sky high.

[@nunyabidness3075]

lol, made to order in Germany? Does it economically implode at the ten year mark?

[@jumaurice4078]

I hope this box will be copied on other brands.

[@user619tlsdca5]

If ebike or anything certifies Made In Germany, no need to review, lol. Germans know their stuff of engineering of QUALITY AND [RACTICAL. Only bad is their price tag for folks in lower sector of buying. EBike is a great model and weight in the middle BALANCES ebike as this is most common of ebikes of the balance from back to front, especially Fat tire ebikes and why makers making 2 motors on ebike, this was the issue with fat tires.

[@Propelbikes]

Made in Germany definitely speaks to quality and craftsmanship. The engineering is top-notch, but I hear you on the price-high-quality bikes like this can be an investment. The balance on the Riese & Müller Carrie is really well thought out, making it a smooth ride even with cargo.

[@atavanH]

Didn’t you say big changes were coming to the channel? But you’re still doing only bike reviews.

[@Propelbikes]

Stay tuned 😉