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Urban Arrow Launches New, More Affordable Electric Cargo Bike

Dutch brand Urban Arrow, known for its front-loading cargo box bikes, recently entered new territory with the launch of its first longtail electric cargo bike. This bike brings a fresh look to the brand and offers a more affordable price.

Long-tail cargo bikes, long known for their high-quality electric family and large front-box commercial cargo bikes, Urban Arrow is now entering the more compact and versatile longtail category, positioning them to compete with many of the largest longtail cargo bike competitors. And their style isn't compromised, just complicated.

Longtail cargo bikes are generally more streamlined, with simpler steering and more traditional controls, giving the Bridge the look and feel of a typical city bike, while still offering ample cargo space.

The Bridge is designed to carry cargo without taking up too much space.  With a wheelbase comparable to a standard city bike, the Bridge can handle two child seats in the rear and boasts a nimble footprint.

It has a total parts capacity of up to 200 kg (400 lbs), and the rear is fully MIK compatible, allowing for quick replacement of baskets, bags, and child seats without tools. Both front and rear seats are included with the bike.

The center mount is simply a cargo-line motor, which is a popular choice among heavy-duty e-bikes due to its torque-rich, low-speed performance. Riders can choose from battery capacities ranging from 400 Wh to 800 Wh via the online configurator. The front features a sturdy Santoor Movie 34 suspension fork, and the bike rides on wide 26-inch tires for added comfort and stability.

The Urban Aero is cheaper than other more expensive models, yet still delivers the performance of a family vehicle.  This model also comes standard with a double kinkstand for easier landing. And the Urban Aero is offering a wide range of accessories at launch, including everything from panniers and cushions to protective ride rails.

Now available in black or green, this is a significant step for the brand that helped define the modern i cargo bike, and now it's ready to expand its offering by showcasing what the Urban Aero Longtail can do.