Delivery quad bikes in Bristol

I have seen quite a number of 4-wheeled cargo cycles in Bristol and managed to photograph a few of them as they are ridden around the city. The most recent addition is the VOK U four-wheeled electric cargo bike operated by Priority Express which was reviewed by Global Cycling Network. The interesting thing about it is that there is no chain connecting the pedals to the drive wheels. All the rider has to do is rotate the pedals and the electric motor drives it forwards. I chatted to this rider who said it was very easy to ride compared to the others, especially when climbing Park Street.

By contrast the EAV has a chain and the rider has to contribute to the effort to move the machine forwards. There are many of these being used around the city. 

 

 

 Used by a variety of companies, from coffee suppliers,

 to other delivery firms,

 and Travel West has this one for free trial.

All these vehicles feature electric motors to assist the rider. By contrast my Brox Compact comes from an earlier generation of work cycles which are entirely leg powered. This machine is around 20 years old and has been used for various events like Critical Mass and carnival parades. I have yet to attempt to ride up Park Street on it...