From this channel I see quite a lot of small cargo bike with smaller front wheel.
They seem practical, and a good compromise. Any experience? brand names?
We have a Tern GSD (both wheels are 20"). I think having the back wheel smaller is important if people are going to sit on top of the rear rack. The smaller front wheel does allow more stuff on the pizza rack. But I also have an old 26" MTB with pizza rack, and it can carry plenty of camping gear up front, even with the 26" wheel.
The down-side of the smaller 20" wheels for me is in snow (not a problem for everyone!). I crashed once, even with studded tires, while I’d ridden that MTB with studded tires all winter for years without falling. Also, there is only one studded 20" tire available, and it is not knobby enough for me.
Having both wheels small definitely make it easier to store. I had an Xtracycle Free Radical attached to the MTB, and that bike was long and hard to park.
Did not try them yet, but, I am also very interested in them. Mostly because you can still travel by train since they are small enough. But also because they are much lighter, and easier to park or find a spot in a shared bike room. The Vello SUB is only 25kg, but thats with a titanium frame :) still 29 or so I think though with a steel frame. All that while still being able to carry 100kg on the back.
