Cargocycles

01/09/2026

One for the bike nerds: 75 year old electric bike 🤩
It’s not often that something like this comes through our workshop. Our customer wanted to find a way to use a vintage trike that had been in their possession for many years and used as a promotional bike.

Its origin is unknown (we suspect it was an Indian lunchbox delivery bike, from the ‘Horn Please’ painted signs on its wooden cargo tray) but it is at least 75 years old. Is this the oldest ebike in Australia?
(Scroll through pics to see what we did 👉)

Maestro Michi at work

Battery hidden under rear tray

Original forks were modified by brazing on v brake bosses and fitting a hub motor.

Before: A sad & sorry neglected bike.

24/08/2026

Listen to your bike – it might just be trying to tell you something! Squeaks & rattle sounds = OK. Crunching & grinding = Bad.

Even if you have a fairly new e-bike, you still need to check your brakes and have the brake pads changed when needed to stay safe and avoid unnecessary, costly repairs.
Riding with completely obliterated (metal-to-metal) bicycle brake pads destroys stopping power, can gouge and warp expensive steel rotors (which will be costly to replace), and risks catastrophic brake failure.

Learn more about brake pads & some tips to extend their life in our latest news post- link in bio 🚴

17/08/2026

In the workshop this week!
Even if you have a fairly new e-bike, you still need to check your brakes and have the brake pads changed when needed to stay safe and avoid unnecessary, costly repairs. Read more in our news post 👇

Even if you have a fairly new e-bike, you still need to check your brakes and have the brake pads changed when needed…

08/08/2026

Shopping at the market so much better than driving! Yubabikes for the win.

04/08/2026

⚡Power Up⚡If you’re an e-bike newbie or shopping for one and are unsure of the terminology you might encounter – read on! We’ve explained the basics of lithium-ion batteries here, using the most frequently asked questions that come up with our customers.

Electric bikes are powered by rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries that have a high energy content in a compact space and are lighter than other rechargeable batteries.

30/07/2026

Twinning! Iconic Benno Boost colour combo ❤️💙
Machine Blue with Red Utility Front Trays with accessories to carry kids.

29/07/2026

Carry more, stress less! The Yuba Boda Boda is an iconic commuter e-bike that will transform your week - whether you’re commuting, on the school run or doing the shopping. It’s powered by the best-in-class Bosch Cargo Line motor, so there’s no need to break a sweat (unless you want to). Take a passenger, two kids, or your dog – you can carry up to 200 kg – effortlessly.

27/07/2026

Morning latte? Check. ☕️
Core memories in the making? Absolutely. 👧
A good boy to share the road with? Always! 🐶

Your Yuba is whatever you need it to be. Thanks to the wide range of Add-Ons, customising your ride for your unique cargo (whether that’s toddlers, pups, or surfboards) is an absolute breeze.

Check out these great setups in action and get inspired for your own daily adventures! ➡️🚲✨

Available in Australia at Cargocycles or our stockists nationwide 🙌

27/07/2026

Have harp (and a Benno). Will travel.🪉
Angie – a Cargocycles customer from Birregurra, and a total legend- recently rode her Benno e-bike with her harp on the back to the National Celtic Festival in Portarlington - 3 hours from home in the rain!

Battling the weather, with plastic bags on her feet, Angie’s epic ride was all part of her training for a charity ride she’ll be doing in October on the iconic Mawson Trail.

The Outback to Oasis – ARA Ride for Good covers 365km along the iconic Mawson Trail, taking riders from Hallet to Adelaide through rolling farmland, historic townships, and picturesque w**e country.
If you can, donate to Angie's fundraising goal here…
https://www.ararideforgood.com/fundraisers/angiesmales/ride-for-good