The Indestructible
Mamachari ママチャリ
(also known as a Dutch Bike)
The mamachari (meaning “mom’s chariot”) is the most popular type of bicycle found in Japan and the Netherlands. It’s the perfect city bike that offers an upright position for a more ergonomic and comfortable ride. The stand-out defining features of the mamachari are explained below.
1. Standard Features / Zoomed In Look
The many practical features that come standard on mamacharis make it the perfect city bike. Whether it’s commuting, running errands, or going for a leisurely ride, the mamachari does it all with unmatched comfort.
2. North American Bicycles
The type of bikes commonly sold in North America are more geared towards sport cycling enthusiasts. This means they’re less than ideal for everyday use due to lacking in comfort & practical features.
3. The Ultimate Mom Chariot
Expands on the original concept by adding an electric drivetrain (useful for climbing hills or traveling longer distances), as well as, additional expandability options such as child seats, storage, and weatherproofing.
This high-end mamachari features an Electric Assist Drivetrain and is expandable to front & rear child seats.
4. Bakfiets / Dutch Cargo Bike
Offers supreme cargo capacity for use cases such as parcel delivery, shopping for goods, or when you just need to transport more stuff. With it’s vast utility, the bakfiets is seen as a complete car replacement.
The bakfiets (meaning “box bike”) is designed and constructed for transporting loads (and children).
