Tern · Longtail
GSD S10
The compact longtail that carries two kids and parks like a normal bike.
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €6,100
Compact cargo bikes for small apartments
No garage? These cargo bikes are short enough for lifts, hallways and bike rooms, and several can be parked standing upright.
Models in this guide
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Tern · Compact cargo
HSD P9
A small, light utility bike that carries one child and folds into a car boot.
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Torque
- 50 Nm
- Battery
- 400 Wh
from €4,999
Tern · Compact cargo
Quick Haul P9
Tern's affordable compact hauler for shopping, commuting and one child.
- Payload
- 50 kg
- Torque
- 65 Nm
- Battery
- 400 Wh
from €3,799
Moustache · Compact cargo
Lundi 20.3
A compact French everyday bike with 20-inch wheels, one child seat and low step-through.
- Payload
- 65 kg
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,999
Yuba · Compact cargo
Kombi EP5
A compact longtail for two children with a Shimano EP5 motor, as long as a normal bike.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €3,299
Yuba · Compact cargo
Kombi E5
Yuba's affordable compact longtail for two children, with a gentle Shimano E5000 motor.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 40 Nm
- Battery
- 418 Wh
from €2,599
Yuba · Compact cargo
FastRack
A compact cargo bike with a folding rear rack that switches between passengers and cargo.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €2,999
Yuba · Compact cargo
Boda Boda
A city-bike-sized cargo bike with a strong Bosch Cargo Line motor and room for two children.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €3,999
Yuba · Compact cargo
mini Boda Boda
A very short cargo bike with a big motor: 1.74 m, 20-inch wheels and Bosch Cargo Line.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 85 Nm
- Battery
- 500 Wh
from €4,499
iO InBicy · Longtail
Flash Switch
A light Italian longtail with quick-release racks: 24 kg, 24-inch wheels and a Bafang mid-motor.
- Payload
- 90 kg
- Torque
- 90 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €4,215
iO InBicy · Longtail
SuperNova
The lower-priced iO longtail: 24 kg, room for up to three children and a 225 kg total rating.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 80 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €3,499
Taga · Cargo trike
Family
A light cargo trike with the children in front: 26 kg, 20-inch wheels and a removable basket.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 60 Nm
- Battery
- —
from €3,986
Yuba · Compact cargo
Kombi Donno Bikes Edition
A Yuba Kombi with a Bafang mid-motor, built as a joint edition of Yuba and DonnoBikes.
- Payload
- —
- Torque
- 80 Nm
- Battery
- 504 Wh
from €3,349
What makes a cargo bike compact
Compact cargo bikes are about as long as a normal bike, under 1.9 m, and many can be parked upright on their tail. Small 20-inch wheels and a low frame keep the load down. They fit into lifts, hallways and bike rooms where a front loader would never go.
What a compact cargo bike can carry
Most compact models carry one child or one adult passenger; compact longtails take two children. Rack ratings range from 50 to 100 kg, total ratings from 150 to 210 kg. For three children or bulky cargo you need a full-size bike.
What to look for
Check length and width against your lift or stairwell, and the weight of the bike if you have to lift it. Small wheels pass on more bumps, so wide tyres or a suspension fork help. A total rating below 180 kg is tight for a heavy rider with a child.
Frequently asked questions
Can a compact cargo bike carry two children?
Compact longtails with a rack rated for 70 kg or more can. Short utility bikes with a 50 kg rack are meant for one child.
Does a compact cargo bike fit in a lift?
Most bikes under 1.9 m fit in a standard lift, especially upright. Measure the diagonal of your lift to be sure.
Are small wheels a disadvantage?
They are less smooth on rough roads but make the bike lower, stronger and easier to balance with a load.