2 reviews

Cargo & Utility

Long-tails, front-loaders and utility frames for people who move children, shopping or tools without a van.

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The Tern GSD S10 electric cargo bike in blue, from a three-quarter angle

9.1

Cargo & Utility05 Aug 2026

Tern GSD S10 (Gen 3): the only bike here that genuinely replaces a car

210 kg gross vehicle weight, Bosch ABS, dual batteries and a 10-year warranty. The GSD costs $4,999 and is the most obviously worth-it machine in this index.

From$4,999
MotorBosch Cargo Line, 85 Nm, 400% support
Battery400 Wh or 900 Wh (dual capable)

The Rad Power RadWagon 5 cargo bike in pale blue, photographed against black

8.4

Cargo & Utility07 May 2026

Rad Power RadWagon 5 review: 170 kg of payload for $2,399

Rad shortened the frame, added a torque sensor and turn signals, and kept the price under $2,400. The result is the cargo bike most families should actually buy.

From$2,399
Payload170 kg (375 lb) total
Max rider120 kg (265 lb)