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Electric Cargo Bikes Made from Discarded Bike Frames

By the Gnargo Bike Co.

By Rain Noe - December 5

in Bikes

These electric cargo bikes, by Arkansas-based Gnargo Bike Co., are made from discarded steel bike frames.

"After an environmentally friendly burn-off of existing finishes and oils, frames are fully sandblasted and brought back into our factory for quality check and modernization to begin."

"Using custom jigs, we reshape the frame to create a stable, comfortable cargo platform, optimized for carrying groceries, kids, or gear."

"Following fabrication, each bike undergoes powder coating in a wide spectrum of durable colors, ensuring longevity and resilience. Equipped with modern hydraulic disc brakes, OEM motors, lithium batteries, and a Shimano drive train, our cargo bikes promise reliability and performance at a great value powered by our circular economy supply chain."

You can choose from different types of platforms:

The bikes run from $2,900 to $3,500. The company says that for every bike purchased, "we fund the restoration of 2 bikes at community bike shops, which are then donated back to someone wanting a bike. This multiplier effect fuels our circular supply chain, amplifying our impact and fostering a future we are proud of. Together, we're not just building bikes; we're creating opportunities and momentum for positive change in our communities."

Check 'em out here.

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Adam Nunn

6 days ago

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Great work, that was quick! :)

I found out about these guys after already buying an omnium cargo bike frame to build up. I love their vibes though.

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kent murphy

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Please don't tell me that I'm the only one that thinks this is a total AI hoax. Thousands of dollars for ugly cobbled-together idiotic useless junk from Bentonville, AR, as in Arkansas, as in the home of Walmart.

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  Itd be nice to hear from a welder to get a rough idea of the actual cost... Several thousand dollars seems high, given that the donor frames cost next to zero. That just leaves labour (paint stripping, welding, painting, assembly), some materials (square section steel) and parts (drivetrain, motor, battery, brakes, tyres etc)
  
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