Introducing The Long John

Our Long John is the only longtail you'll find anywhere which is designed specifically for off and on road use. We think it's crucial to make our bikes as versatile as possible so they can be used absolutely everywhere, not just on city streets.

Absolutely, every bike is unique to the customer. Colour selection is the primary differentiator from frame to frame. While the specs are generally kept consistent, feel free to enquire if you would like to make any tweaks to suit your needs.

Veto cargo bikes are available online through our website, with delivery services covering all regions within New Zealand.

For sure! I’m thinking about facilitating test rides in Alex, Cromwell, Wanaka and Queenstown at some point in the near future, so if this would suit you please let me know so I can factor this in.

At this stage, lead in time is approximately 5 weeks.

A 9-speed cassette was specifically selected as it allows for a wide range of gear ratios without too much of a gap/step in between gears, while also allowing for a good solid chain to handle all the power being put through it.

There’s a good reason why derailleurs are so common. They’re simple, affordable, efficient, lightweight, easily serviced, and… was there anything else? Oh yeah, easily serviced.

That’s true, you can buy a car for $10k. But then you’ll be stuck having to pay for repairs, maintenance, insurance, registration, petrol, parking etc. So what’s the true cost of that car? A whole lot more than running a bike! But to answer the original question, a large portion of the price is dictated by the high capacity motor and battery. Add to that all of the other parts and materials and it doesn’t leave much. Sure we could be using cheaper parts, but bikes need to be fit for purpose, safe, reliable, and above all else fun to ride, so no more cheap junky parts. Think of this as an investment!

A bottom bracket mounted mid-drive motor was selected specifically so as to not lock the frame to a specific motor. As a way to improve the frame lifespan and ultimately reduce waste, a bottom bracket mounted motor can easily be replaced with any other aftermarket mid-drive conversion motor in the unlikely event that there is an issue. So let’s say in 10 or 20 years time the motor finally becomes unserviceable and needs to be replaced, that can be a simple process with plenty of options to choose from. It also leaves the frame able to adapt as technology evolves, so should motor technology improve significantly it can be upgraded without fuss. No more being restricted to proprietary technologies!

Any! You choose, though light colours work best. Literally look at any colour chart (this one is pretty useful: https://rgbcolorpicker.com/) and write down the RGB code. The reason I say “so long as it’s light” is because lighter colours will keep the frame cooler in the harsh sun, improving its performance and longevity. It really is incredible how hot dark colours will get when left out in the sun.

While carbon fibre frames are typically optimised to be as lightweight as possible, and therefore incorporate relatively little factor of safety, this frame is designed to be bomb-proof. That is to say, I’ve taken no chances and engineered a lot of redundancy into the frame to ensure the rigors of everyday cargo bike life won’t exceed (or even come close to) the point of causing damage.

Well, the short answer is no, it’s very difficult to recycle effectively. However, this frame  and its attachments have been engineered to be exceptionally strong and durable, thereby maximising their service life. This translates to less waste in the long run. Buy once, buy right. What’s more, significant thought has gone into ensuring all parts including the motor and battery are non-proprietary and easily upgraded. As technology evolves, this bike will evolve with it. It’s the only bike you’ll ever need, in perpetuity.

For a starter, this bike is optimised for strength and durability, not light weight (that’s a fortunate consequence of material selection). Moving on, weight does matter for a cargo bike. Think of when you’re trying to park it, turn it around, lift it up steps, servicing, low speed maneuvering, or maybe putting it on a bike rack. In all of these examples, being light weight can make that job easier, safer, and more enjoyable. Finally, it means that it can make a great trail bike; just whip the cargo attachments off and away you go! Or leave them on, whatever floats your boat.