These are the very last old-fashioned Dutch “bakfietsen” made, and they’re still fabricated right here in the Netherlands by Nijland. Aside from the huge, sealed bearings, stainless hardware and modern finishes they’ve hardly changed for 100 years. A classic bakfiets is big, heavy, indestructible and far handier than one would expect.
Though they have their roots in another century these big tricycles are still great either for promotion or really heavy work. They’re surprisingly safe and easy to handle and (assuming it’s flat) quite easy to pedal. You ride at a jogging pace with a 1:1 gear ratio and the big wheels and truck-type leaf springs help your load float over any road surface. These bikes were, after all, designed before the roads were paved.
Please note that these trikes are rather big and heavy thus only suitable for essentially flat terrain. You can choose from our standard options or you can locally customise them for commercial purposes and to suit your specific needs.
Uses
- Heavy load hauling
- Promotional activities
- Delivery locally
- House moving
- Espresso Trike
- Rental
- Camping
- Etcetc.
Loading capacity
- At least 300kg, probably closer to 400kg
- Solid Mahogany Medium (M) Box: 120 x 75 x 30cm
- Solid Mahogany Large Box (L) Box 150 x 75 x 30cm
- Solid Mahogany Extra Large (XL) Box 180 x 90 x 20cm
Key specifications
- Massive 26″ transporter wheels with 26 x 2.5″ tires
- Single-speed with fixed gear (pedals backwards too)
- Giant, hand operated drum brake
- Solid mahogany cargo box on leaf springs (see above for measurements)
- Sealed industrial bearings throughout
- Motorcycle drive chain and steel chain cover
Options
- 8 speed gearing & hydraulic rear rim brake
- Demountable canopy & sidewalls
- Flat or curved lid, fixed or hinged
- Bisonyl box cover
- Stabilizer legs for street vending
- Wheel covers for advertising
Price of these beautiful Classic Trikes starts at $6750,- incl. GST (pickup Melbourne only)
