How to Transport Urban Arrow Cargo Bike
Updated 03/14/2025 | Published 03/08/2025
Question:
Hello folks, I’ve got a hauling conundrum, and I would appreciate some expert advice. I have an Urban Arrow cargo bike. It’s a bit over 80” from front wheel hub to rear wheel hub, and it weighs a hundred pounds. Generally, I use it to carry my kids around town in the warmer months. I’d like to be able to take it down to my in-laws house on Cape Cod, which is a roughly seventy mile drive, mostly highways. Our two vehicles are a Chrysler Pacifica minivan and a Subaru Outback wagon - both have factory roof racks, and the Subie has a 2” tow hitch. I have been looking at motorcycle racks, since most bike racks can’t handle the load and aren’t long enough, but what I could really use is some expert advice. I’d appreciate whatever counsel you can provide. Sincerely
asked by: Toby
Expert Reply:
Hey Toby, thanks for reaching out!
A motorcycle, or dirt bike, carrier like the Ultra-Fab # UF48-979033 is going to be your best bet in this circumstance. It's the only thing big and hefty enough to handle your Urban Arrow cargo bike, and there isn't a roof rack carrier that will be able to accommodate it either.
My only concern with this solution is ground clearance with your Chrysler Pacifica. If you can let me know what year your van is I can make a hitch recommendation and see if we have a video showing ground clearance that you can reference.
The only other solution would be to get a small trailer that your bike fits on and you can tow with either vehicle.
Let me know your thoughts!
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Toby S.
3/13/2025
The Pacifica isn’t the vehicle with the hitch - the Outback is. It’s a 2022 Onyx Edition XT, with a sturdy hitch. I’m more concerned about the length of the Ultra-Fab, because 77” is definitely shorter than the bike, and I would prefer to have the Urban Arrow resting on its wheels.