As practical as cargo bikes are, they tend to look like the station wagons of the bicycle world. Japanese bike company Daga just rethought the idea and emerged with the Stroke, a three-wheeled version that changes the layout and geometry, as well as the power source. One electric motor drives the two front wheels, while a separate rear motor takes care of the back wheel, along with pedal power. The storage is housed within the ingenious hoop frame keeping the bike highly stable even when loads get heavy. There’s also a removable “trunk” storage binnacle that can roll just like luggage. The width of the bike is the same as a standard two-wheeler’s handlebars, so you don’t have to worry about the dimensions. The bike also leans like a regular bike and keeps all the wheels planted in the process. Who’s the rapid beast of burden now?
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
