The Belfast Community Cargo Bike
Donation protected
I've frequently been frustrated since getting rid of my car that I just couldn't carry enough on my bicycle, whether that was an appliance, boxes or a friend or loved one. I've been looking for an affordable large cargo bike for a while now, and am interested in providing something that many people can use, since I don't need it all the time.
I want to raise £500 to buy and restore a cargo bike that's currently available for sale in Northern Ireland. It needs some work but is a terrifically sturdy machine, and would be very useful to the many people who've told me they share their frustrations about bicycle cargo. It is capable of carrying over 100kg of cargo, so is more than OK for shuttling kids (or adults) around, or for moving house on.
I'm going to be fitting a 7-speed internal hub gearing system as well as replacing the lighting system, brakes, handlebars and saddle to make it a comfortable and modern bike. In future, I may add an electric assist system.
The bike will be provided for the utility bicycle community of the Belfast area - for anyone who needs to move house, or shuttle passengers around, or pick up that enormous power tool, the bike will be there for them, as long as it's not in use, and as long as someone with a set of keys is in Northern Ireland.
If you help me raise money to get and restore this cargo bike, you'll be able to use it whenever you need to, for up to a week at a time. If you donate over £100, you'll get your own set of keys.
I love restoring bikes, and I'd love to give something back to my wonderful city. Thank you for helping! :) <3
I want to raise £500 to buy and restore a cargo bike that's currently available for sale in Northern Ireland. It needs some work but is a terrifically sturdy machine, and would be very useful to the many people who've told me they share their frustrations about bicycle cargo. It is capable of carrying over 100kg of cargo, so is more than OK for shuttling kids (or adults) around, or for moving house on.
I'm going to be fitting a 7-speed internal hub gearing system as well as replacing the lighting system, brakes, handlebars and saddle to make it a comfortable and modern bike. In future, I may add an electric assist system.
The bike will be provided for the utility bicycle community of the Belfast area - for anyone who needs to move house, or shuttle passengers around, or pick up that enormous power tool, the bike will be there for them, as long as it's not in use, and as long as someone with a set of keys is in Northern Ireland.
If you help me raise money to get and restore this cargo bike, you'll be able to use it whenever you need to, for up to a week at a time. If you donate over £100, you'll get your own set of keys.
I love restoring bikes, and I'd love to give something back to my wonderful city. Thank you for helping! :) <3
Organizer
Ellen Murray
Organizer
