long john

The long john is the first of its kind, a truly unique longtail cargo bike designed from scratch and hand-built to order right here by Veto in Alexandra, NZ. It is fast, sturdy, and extremely comfortable to ride. Put bluntly, it’s the only bike you’ll ever need, halfway between a trail bike and a Clydesdale. The perfect blend of performance, durability and class; like Jean-Claude Van Damme and Scarlett Johansson’s imaginary lovechild. No more heavy, dorky, jarring rides, no this is the Porsche of cargo bikes. Unlike a fancy car however, this will actually save you money and help you to live more free.

Yeah you and your passengers will have a blast standing out from the crowd on this flying work of art, and be supporting a 100% local NZ business while you do it. Our goal is to get as many bums out of cars and on to cargo bikes as possible so you can enjoy all of the advantages they have to offer. So come join us, and be the change!

Here’s the specs:

  • Motor: powerful CYC Photon mid drive motor capable of delivering 110 N.m. of torque, 30% more than the Bosch Cargo Line
  • Battery: huge 800Wh lithium ion battery pack, 60% more than a lot of the competition
  • Cargo capacity (rear rack): 1-3 children, max load of 155kg including the rider. Any more would be silly
  • Colour: you choose! So long as it’s light, talk to me about what you like. Light vibrant colours work best
  • Frame: one size, compression moulded carbon fibre and aluminium
  • Rider suitability: will suit riders approx. 1.5m to 2.0m in height
  • Weight: finished bike is 27kg, incl. the rear rack and kickstand, excl. other accessories
  • Wheelbase: 1.37m
  • Rear rack: 0.65m long, 0.55m high. Integral with the frame, it’s low and plenty strong
  • Suspension: RockShox Judy Gold RL fork with 120mm travel
  • Seat post: SR Suntour NCX suspension seat post
  • Brakes: Tektro Dorado 4 pot hydraulic disc brakes and 180mm rotors front and back. Tons of stopping power
  • Drivetrain: 38t chain ring and 11-38t cassette on the rear with a MicroShift Advent derailleur and shifter specially designed for 20 inch wheels
  • Front wheel: 27.5″ rim custom laced on a 110x15mm boost hub
  • Rear wheel: 20″ rim custom laced on a 148x12mm boost hub
  • Tyres: Schwalbe Pick-Up, built for cargo bikes. Excellent strength, grip, and puncture protection
  • Stand: double-legged centre kickstand

Price: $9,500 incl. GST (payment plans are available, please get in touch to discuss)

What’s included?

  • Obviously all the essentials like wheels and brakes and stuff
  • Kickstand
  • Integrated rear rack

Optional extra’s

Saddle

  • It’s a busy bee really; gives the kids something to rest on, stops water from flicking up, and keeps little feet out of the dangerous stuff
  • Great canvas for our motto (or your business branding)
  • Weighs in at only 1.6kg
  • $800 incl. GST

Kid container

  • Keeps the kids and cargo on the saddle
  • Handy hinge and push button release on the left side rail for clambering on and off
  • Comfy front and back rests for the shorties to laze against
  • $450 incl. GST