The UK has an illustrious bike history, and Nottingham’s Raleigh cycle brand has been a huge part of that. Sensibly, Raleigh has continued to evolve and diversify its bike range, which now includes this monster, the Raleigh Stride 2. It’s what is more generally referred to as a cargo bike, the sort of which is popular in cycle-friendly locations like Holland. Granted, you will not find something like it in our best electric bike list because the appeal is a bit niche.
However, as our roads get increasingly snagged up in traffic while cycle paths and infrastructure continue to improve, owning a cargo is starting to make more sense. That’s especially so if you need to get small children to and from school, or you like to do your shopping without the hassle and costs of parking a car. While the Raleigh Stride 2 is actually about the length of a small car, it’s more practical, and you can park it up pretty much anywhere without cost.
