{"id":254,"date":"2021-03-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulse.dbschenker.com\/at\/xxl-cargo-bike\/"},"modified":"2021-03-04T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T12:00:00","slug":"xxl-cargo-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulse.dbschenker.com.staging.mensemedia.net\/at\/en\/xxl-cargo-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"XXL cargo bike: Euro pallets on the luggage rack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The XXL cargo bike transports three pallets with a total weight of up to 500 kilograms. \u00a9 DB Schenker \/ Max Lautenschl\u00e4ger
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What the drivers of the XXL cargo bikes do on behalf of DB Schenker, others do at the gym. The ergonomic seat provides a stable back support so that the trunk supports the work of the thighs. \u201cIt’s like doing the leg press in the weight room,\u201d flatters Christian Rusche. \u201cExcept that in this case an electric motor helps and everything takes place outdoors.\u201d He and his employees clearly enjoy stepping on the pedals for sustainable city logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The founder and managing director of Cargo Cycle has specialized in the development and construction of such vehicles. But not all cargo bikes are the same. The six and a half meter long megaliner turns its rounds as a unique specimen (see info box). The XXL bike has been driving through the Hanseatic city for the DB Schenker Hamburg office since 2019 and has now covered almost 4,000 kilometers. It attracts astonished looks from passers-by and triggers the reflexive grip for the smartphone. A quick photo of this pedelec counterpart to the stretch limousine. Without the bride and groom in the back, but loaded with three euro pallets that weigh up to 500 kilograms. Half a ton by bike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith a turning circle of 2.70 meters, the wheel is extremely manoeuvrable. We can go anywhere with it.<\/em><\/span>\u201d<\/p><\/div>