Is a cargo bike able to climb hills?
All bikes are easier to ride on flat land, and a cargo bike is no exception. Within reason, a cargo bike’s 8-speed gears allow it to be ridden up hills. It’s realistic to compare an 8-speed cargo bike with a 3-speed conventional bike. The cargo bike is heavier – especially with a couple of kids and some groceries on board – so it needs the additional low gears. A 3-speed bike can go a lot of places, but it’s not a mountain climber; the same can be said of a cargo bike. Choose a low gear and take your time.
