A few days ago, I posted a teaser shot of a new bike just received to be reviewed. As promised, here it is!
the Torker Cargo T
Maintenance-free internal Shimano 3-speed hub with twist-shifter, Heavy-duty front and rear cargo rack, heavy duty steel frame and fork — 1 size fits most, Front roller brakes improve stopping power, Sturdy DM 350 alloy rims with rust resistant SS spokes, Front and rear Fenders, Full-wrap chainguard, Cush springer saddle, Dutch “Tring” bell.
I mentioned in the teaser that this bike came with something that most commuter bikes don’t. Well, there’s actually a few things.
Front rack
Full wrap chain guard
Steerer lock
It also comes with a heavy duty rear rack. I know some commuter bikes come with them, but these racks are by far the burliest I’ve seen come stock on a bike.
Dual kickstand
Since the Cargo T is made out of sweet steel, the ride was phenomenal. It was like driving a Caddy. What surprised me about this bike was the fact that it responded really well. I rode the bike to work this morning and on my lunch break, I rode it around to see how well it handles. Well, this thing is pretty nimble and quick to respond.
Another interesting tidbit about this bike, other than it being a super smooth ride, was how comfortable I was while riding it. The geometry is very slack, and puts a rider in a more upright position. My commute was actually fun; I wasn’t trying to beat the clock, but I was out there just enjoying the ride. I couldn’t help it since this bike really is a joy to pedal around.
Stick around for a full review.
Price: $599.99 (verified by Torker)
Weight:45lbs
Load capacity of racks: 20 lbs front, 40 pounds rear.
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Dan, the steerer lock isn’t for security…it’s to keep the front end from flopping around as cargo is loaded onto the front rack. I guess you could “fine tune” the lock depending on the load, but I haven’t played with the device in real life. It may just be On/Off.
Val,
Is the Cargo-T seatpost and frame size the same as the Personal Delivery? I had a Batavus Personal Delivery available for a test ride (oddly enough) and it fit me fine. I wanted to know because I plan to order the Cargo-T sight unseen.
Thanks!