Short John Cargo Bicycle

SHORT JOHN CARGO BICYCLES

Cargo bicycles go all the way back to the early 20 century

Picture this: you have backpacks, and you need to get groceries on the way home. Or maybe this: you work in the trades, you bring tools to work every day, you have to travel a lot between jobs, and you live and work in a hilly area. Then – the Short John cargo bicycle by Velorbis – is the answer.

Cargo bicycles were used by tradesmen to deliver milk, bread, and other goods in the absence of the automobile. In Copenhagen, Denmark, bike messengers called ‘svajeres’ carted goods all around the city, and nearly every company owned at least one cargo bike to handle their deliveries.

Our Velorbis Short John cargo cycle is a re-make of the original Danish delivery bicycle from the 1930s. This Butcher’s bike was also remade in the 1980s by Danish bike builders Schmidt & Co. (S.C.O). Our Cargo bicycle is 100% made in Germany based on the old craftsmanship of lugged steel frames. This transport bike is a stunning 7 kg (18 lbs) lighter than its predecessor.

BICYCLES IN STOCK - 1-2 weeks of delivery time

DESCRIPTION

The stunning Short John cargo bike loads up to 40 kgs on the stable front carrier with wood base and remains in balance for loading and offloading while parked, due to the sturdy double kick stand.

Short John’s front rack has a low center of gravity due to the small 20″ front wheel and remains stationary when steering. This enables you to ride easily and safely with large loads.

The Short John work bicycle is also knows as the baker’s bike, the butcher’s bike, a deli bike, truck, little John or grocery bike. It is a iconic and heavy duty transport bicycle, that can be equipped with super-cool design functionality and luxurious features and accessories to ensure that you can carry heavy loads and get the job done in style.

The Velorbis Short John delivery bicycle is great for the traditional handyman who uses the bicycle with a front carrier and our wood crate or toolbox. It’s also ideally suited for mobile advertising and displays as the delivery cycle can be tailored to display your company’s colours and logo on its large logo sign or ad plate – a memorable, social and mobile way to promote your brand in situations where a really heavy-duty bicycle is required.

Maintenance free

Enclosing the gears inside the hub protects you and your bicycle from all types of weather, hence they involve much lower maintenance than the derailleur systems found on most bikes. Another advantage of internal gears is that they are very simple on the outside and come with a chain guard. This is a much cleaner option allowing you to ride in any clothing you choose rather than having to wear specialist cycle gear. Drum brakes in front wheel prevent that brakes must be adjusted regularly. Puncture protection in all tires allows you to roll easily and prevents unpleasant punctures.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCTION

Velorbis – Designed in Copenhagen, Denmark and manufactured in our factory in Germany.

FRAME SIZE

Gents – 55 cm (wheels 20″/24″)

Ladies – 50 cm (wheels 20″/24″)

COLOURS

Available in 203 colour combinaitons

FORK

Steel, Uni Crown

HEADSET

Alloy Silver 1″

BOTTOM BRACKET

Cartridge Sealed Bearings (BSA)

CHAIN WHEEL

44T Steel/Alloy

RIM FRONT WHEEL

Alloy Rim, Double Wall

RIM REAR WHEEL

Alloy Rim, Double Wall

FRONT HUB

STURMEY ARCHER X-FD (Drumbrake)

REAR HUB

Available with Shimano Nexus Single Speed, 3 Speed or 7 speed

SPOKES

Front 2mm Stainless, Rear 2,34 mm Stainless

TIRES

Schwalbe Big Ben Reflex 55×406, Big Ben Reflex 55 cm

TIRE COLOUR

Available colours: Black

TUBE

DV EP

HANDLEBAR

High rise handlebar Stainless

STEM

CAT Silver/Stainless 60×300 mm

GRIPS

Optional rubber or leather grips in various colours

BELL

80mm DING DONG

FRONT BRAKE

Sturmey Archer Drumbrake FD

REAR BRAKE

Pedal brake (coaster brake)

SHIFT LEAVER 3/7 SPEED

Gripshift

MUDGUARDS

Galvanized steel with mud flap holes

LEATHER MUD FLAP

Velorbis leather in 3 optional colours

CHAIN COVER

Painted, Alloy

CHAIN

KMC Z510XRB, rust protected

FRAME LOCK

Axa Solid, black

KICKSTAND

Doublekickstand Hebie

SADDLE

Wittkop Big Gel Seat or Brooks B67s in optional colours

REAR CARRIER

Optional – Galvanized steel tube carrier with side holder for bags

OPTIONAL DYNAMO LIGHT

Sturmey Archer hubdynamo, LED Chrome front lamp w/ parklight, Pixeo LED rear lamp w/ Parklight

WEIGHT OF BICYCLE W/O ACCESSORIES

18 kg

SERVICE

MAINTENANCE

A check up service of the bicycle implies that a bicycle mechanic adjusts, tightens and lubricates all moving parts.

After that, Velorbis advises that you maintain your bike periodically depending on how often and how far you drive. Below is a checklist for future service inspection:

Overview of recommended service review:

1. Inspection, to be performed no later than 2 months from date of purchase, includes the following: Adjustment, tension and lubrication of moving parts.

2. Service inspection that should be done approx. 1-2 times a year, includes the following: Adjustment of steering fittings, crankshaft, gears, front axles, lubrication of exterior moving parts and safety check of tire treads and tire pressure (tire pressure should be 3-4 bar), lights (test of wires or batteries) as well as general safety check of the rest of the bike.