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The Butchers & Bicycles MK1-E Cargo Trike may be the most sophisticated cargo bike on the planet. Like Nihola, this is a three wheeled cargo bike with independent steering - also from Copenhagen. Unlike Nihola, this is a high performance cargo bike made for longer distances. Whereas conventional trikes tend to get tippy in higher-speed corners, the Butchers & Bicycles glues to the ground with its patented tilt steering. Add the Bosch e-assist, and the extra carrying weight is minimized so that it feels like you're riding a bike, not a schoolbus. Your kids never have had more fun, and that definitely goes for you too!

However, this is not a standard trike. On a standard three wheeled bike you can keep both feet on the pedals at a stop light. Because of the tilt steering, you need to keep your feet on the ground, just like a regular two-wheeled cargo bike. And, like a regular two-wheeled cargo bike, the Butchers & Bicycles can be a bit twitchy under 5km/hr but finds perfect stability once it begins to glide. This is nothing that some muscle memory won't solve, but it does divide the Butchers & Bicycles from other cargo bikes that require less learning curve.

This MK1-E features the absolutely amazing Nuvinci internal gear hub with electronic H-Sync shifting that automatically finds your gear. The child pack includes a padded seat, two Y-belts, the Skyview hood and the locking glove-box. Choose the optional Supernova E3 lights for a combined 410 lumens of ultra-bright illumination.

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Bosch Performance Line eBike system with 400Wh Battery, Intuvia display and shifter.
Powder coated, hardened light weight aluminium frame - 7005 T6
Super tough and durable box (ABS, outer dim. 90 x 60 x 60 cm)
Easy-access transparent front door (PC) with child-safe lock
Integrated Isofix mount for standard infant car seats with Isofix interface
Low maintenance Nuvinci 380 hub with H-Sync electric shifting
Gates CDX Belt Drive (runs 30,000km without replacement!)
Tektro Hydraulic disc brakes on 3 wheels
Padded bench with two Y-belts
Skyview Hood with waterproof zippers and roll-up top
Lockable glove box with integrated cup holder
Quick release height adjustment for saddle and handlebar
Parking stand, operated from the driver’s position
Schwalbe Big Ben (Rear: 26 x 2,15 , front: 20 x 2.15)
Strong double wall aluminium rims
Alu-core black mudguards on all wheels
A4 grade stainless steel nuts and bolts

MK1-E
FRAME	Hardened aluminum w/ powdercoat finish
BOX	Lightweight impact-resistant ABS Plastic w/door
HEADSET	Alloy
STEM	Threadless, quick-release adjustable
HANDLEBAR	Alloy City
GRIPS	Rubber
SEATPOST	Alloy
SEAT	Gel
BRAKES	Tektro Hydraulic disc
BRAKE LEVERS	Tektro Hydraulic
SHIFTER	Nuvinci 380 H-Sync
F. DERAILLEUR	N/A
R. DERAILLEUR	Nuvinci 380 (380% gear range) H-Sync
FRONT HUB(S)	Sealed cartridge
REAR HUB	Sealed cartridge
SPOKES	Stainless steel
RIMS	Alloy, double-walled
TIRES	Schwalbe Big Ben
BOTTOM BRACKET	Sealed cartridge
CRANKS	Nuvinci 380
COGSET	Gates CDX Belt Drive
PEDALS	Alloy w/ rubber top
KICKSTAND	Included!
RACK	None, but easy to install one
FENDERS	Lightweight, unbreakable Chromoplastic
INCLUDES:	Includes Skyview Hood, Lockable Glove Box, and bench with x2 Y-Belts
OPTIONAL:	x2 Super-bright Supernova E3 Pro Lights (205 lumens each) with ultra-compact E3 Tail-light

BUTCHERS & BICYCLES	FROM	TO
MK1-E	5' 4"	6' 4"

BUTCHERS & BICYCLES COMPANY HISTORY: As Copenhagen's bike culture spread from downtown to the suburbs, a higher-speed and safe solution was required. Butchers & Bicycles, named after Copenhagen's meatpacking district (and Denmark's love affair with bicycles) was started by entrepreneurs Morten Mogensen, Morten Wagener and Jakob Munk - three bike nuts with extensive engineering and industrial design experience. Mogensen and Wagener brought their engineering experience from NASDAQ-listed Vestas Windsystems to the bicycle, and Munk - a chief industrial designer at Menu A/S - brought intelligent, ergonomic design. The bike industry isn't used to this level of engineering or design, making Butchers & Bicycles a leader in future transportation design.

OK, what’s with the name?

Butchers & Bicycles started in Copenhagen’s famous meatpacking district, hence the name. We’ll admit it’s a bit strange, but that’s ok – the bike is truly amazing.

Will this take up a lot of space on the road?

Nope. The Butchers & Bicycles is like a European car, small but remarkably spacious. You’ll be just fine.

Tell me about the e-assist on this bike.

Sure. The Bosch Performance Line is a super powerful 350W system with a massive 75nm of torque, perfect for the accelerative stops-and-starts of a city and for exponential power uphill with a bin full of kids and groceries. It’s also light and very quiet.

How does this compare to other three-wheeled cargo bikes?

In many ways the Butchers & Bicycles behaves like a two-wheeled cargo bike since both styles tilt into corners and both require a foot down at a traffic light. The difference is that a two-wheeled bike doesn’t have the same traction and has a significantly longer wheelbase, both of which reduce handling. Nothing handles quite like this, except for the Babboe Carve (which does allow a foot down at a traffic light, if the tilt is set to ‘off’). But, unlike Babboe, Butchers & Bicycles uses a super light and stiff aluminum frame instead of steel and a Lexan plastic bin instead of wood. It’s an errand machine but also a bike for the performance cyclist who wants to go for a serious ride with the kids along. If you ride all winter, it’s a snowplow.

How the heck do I buy one of these?

Like Bullitt bikes (which are just down the street in Copenhagen), Butchers & Bicycles employs a parts-kit approach so you can dial in the bike of your dreams. You can choose between a high performance wide-range SRAM NX 1x11 derailleur system or the low maintenance Nuvinci 360 gear hub with Gates belt drive (no more oily chains!), as well a wide variety of high performance lighting options for midnight safety.

Can I use this bike for a business?
If you want to make the ultimate brand statement, this is it. Besides being a high-impact brand vehicle (literally), the bike itself invites conversation from both an aesthetic and technical point of view. Butchers & Bicycles offers several professional box options, all available by special order within short time windows. Email eric@curbsidecycle.com if you’re interested in learning more.

How many kids will this carry?

Two big kids or four small kids or a mixed-bag of three.

Can I put a car seat inside?

You sure can. Butchers & Bicycles makes a fully ISO certified mount that holds most car seats. The other option is the Babboe Baby Seat (yep, it fits!). It’s good for kids ages 2-8 months (and takes up far less space). As you move from either of these options we recommend the Babboe Toddler seat which usually covers ages 8 to 18 months.

Can I store it outside?

Of course. But if you are storing it outside during the winter we strongly recommend using an internal gear system since this is built for outdoor winter conditions.

Does the battery lock to the bike?
Yep. That’s one expensive chunk of Lithium Ion. It locks inside the glove compartment which itself also locks!

How long does it take to charge the battery?

It takes five hours to charge the battery from flat to full, and there is no problem if you only charge the battery a little bit, halfway, or whatever. You’ll get over 1000 complete charges with the battery which is typically 5+ years of use before a replacement is required.

Is the unit serviceable?

You bet it is. For years the e-assist market was dominated by small fly-by-night companies with good ideas and no balance sheet. The consumer took all the risk and were often left with technical assistance phone numbers that no longer worked. Today’s systems are made by huge players like Bosch, Yamaha, and Shimano – and they are sophisticated, which means they are updateable, diagnosable, and if something does break, fundamentally repairable.

This is expensive! Will it get stolen?

Estimates are that over 90% of bicycle theft is tied to cash-for-drugs and this (unfortunately) makes every bike a target. Make sure you buy a good U-lock or a chain and your bike will be safe. You can read more about bike theft here.

What’s the warranty?

Two-year warranty for manufacturer defects on frame and fork, one year on parts. Does not include wear and tear.

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