The Hamster

 

It all started with the Hamster - this bike was the beginning of cybercycles and is a milestone for me in many respects. I was looking for a compact cargo bike with a few ideas in my head when I met Stefano four years ago. He was immediately enthusiastic and welded the frame during the peak of Corona. The awesome folks from Kabuff Cycles crafted the front rack - fillet brazed by Hannes himself and the paint job was done by the renowned Dany.

The truth is, without this bike, I wouldn't have met so many amazing people, and thanks to everyone who joined in.

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FEATURES

 

The fixed front rack, which doesn't steer, is great for medium loads. Another perk is that the rack doesn't tip over when you're loading and unloading. I went with a size that works for 95% of my inner-city commuting. It's also great for off-road adventures. The free suspension absorbs the load well and it rumbles less.

For a good center of gravity and as much storage space as possible, the front rack should hang as low as possible. I went with 24-inch wheels instead of 20-inch ones because I didn't like the look of 20-inch tires. This gives me a good balance between load volume, center of gravity, ride comfort and off-road capability. Thanks to the short chainstays, the whole bike is very compact and, at 11.6 kg, also quite light.