Like all the cargo bikes we sell, the Carve comes equipped with a highly impact-resistant box, to protect your precious cargo in city traffic.

Wood is amazing for impact-resistance. And, of course, it also looks beautiful. But, the wood on a Babboe isn't any ordinary wood. It's made of strong hardwoods sourced from Finland, and it's marine-grade, which means it's totally waterproof. Perfect if you store your bike outside year round (as the Dutch always do). It's the same stuff used for ocean-going recreational vessels.

Salt, ice, rain: it's no match for the Babboe City. And, it looks pretty too!

Stronger than aluminum, steel is arguably still the best way to build a cargo bike.

Of course, there's a negative side to tip the scales: steel can rust.

That's why finishes are so important.

Most bikes made in the Far East use cheap wet paint that chips easily. The Babboe City uses durable powder coats that are highly chip resistant. And, underneath these coats are a rust resistant layer. It's a frame designed to last forever.

One trip to Holland will reveal thousands of bikes in great condition stored outside year round, next to the salty North Sea. On close inspection, most of these bikes will be Babboe Citys!

Few people in Holland or dense North American cities have places to store their cargo bikes. They probably also don't have a great deal of tolerance for high maintenance gears and brakes.

That's why Babboe (like 90% of our cargo bikes) use internal gears and brakes. These are proven low maintenance systems that are remarkably reliable (and durable) and which seal all mechanisms behind tons of o-ring seals.

This is very different from most North American bikes which use external derailleurs and brakes, both of which require constant attention and are susceptible to easy damage.

Like nearly all Dutch bikes, the Babboe City takes low maintenance and all-weather (and all year) storage and use seriously. That means all the mechanicals are hidden in the hubs, sealed from the grit, salt and moisture of the big bad world.

Drum brakes are found on cars but also a high percentage of European city bikes. They are sealed inside the hub, have remarkable power, and require very little service.

When they do require maintenance, they are not at all complicated. Any mechanic can remove them, clean them, or replace the brake pads. Pretty easy stuff!

Dutch bikes are famous for being upright and comfortable, and this is certainly true for the Babboe City. Not only do you sit high above traffic - so you can look out for danger - you're also in a relaxed position with your shoulders squared and your back upright.

And, with the super low step-through frame it's easy to hop off safely!

Safe, comfortable, and a joy to ride - that's the Babboe difference!

Who invented the cargo bike? Nobody knows. And, for years, the cargo bike in Holland was made by small custom manufacturers who could not export the bike beyond their local county - and had no intention to do so.

Babboe was the first company to see that the Dutch cargo bike was a national treasure, and they were the first to scale production so that it was available to anyone and everyone.

Today, Babboe is the biggest cargo bike company in the world by sales, and the Carve is the crown jewel - truly the most advanced city bike for city and recreation, and with the most advanced technology, from the tilt steering to the Yamaha motor.

Your Babboe City has a ton of options you can add to make it even better.

A rain-tent that keeps the wind and water off the kids. And, keeps them warm in the winter!

A rear rack, just in case you need more storage space!

Fun cushions for the bench with lots of great patterns.

An extra bench! So you can fit up to four kids!

And, baby seats and toddler seats and adaptors for car seats, so you can transport precious cargo safely!