Artist Collaboration: The Lucky Few

Typically I have a hard time writing a lengthy review, but rarely do you come across a product like Bunch Bike. I could say it’s a quality built bike made from high quality parts. Shipped and packaged with care, and arrived on time. But that doesn’t do a justice to the impact Bunch Bike has made on our family’s life.

The process started over a year ago, reaching out to support. Getting quotes and understanding the product. They were kind and patient with us. It truly made this a very intimate experience and left us feeling as though our thoughts and ideas were as important to them as it was to us. They were always there for a call or texts. It really made us feel like we were always a valued customer, even in the pre-sales phase.

From the moment we received our bunch bike, we knew we found something special. We immediately found ourselves bunching instead of driving, it gave us reasons to get out and ride. Now we bunch to grab some fresh veggies and then to dance class. We bunch for a picnic in the park on the weekends. We explore areas of our city we never knew existed. It’s brought us a renewed love for nature, and showed the kids there’s a whole other world to explore.

Aside from the bike itself, Bunch also has a really great ability to get its’ customers involved. They’ve made biking fun again. With programs like the car free challenge, we’re constantly finding new and exciting ways to bunch. Because of these programs, we’re proud to say we’re approaching 1200 miles in just a few short months. Aside from a quick tune up, it has lived up to our expectations. You hop on, and it just works.

Thank you Bunch Bike, you’ve transformed the monotony of transporting our kids into exciting adventures where we navigate around wild turkeys instead of potholes. <3

3 grandchildren riding all around Cambridge!

My girls and I adore our bunch bike. I was hesitant at first given the cost but I was determined to find a way to transport my 3 young children as a single mom (NOT relying on our minivan). The 12-month interest free financing cinched the deal for me. I live in the suburbs of Chicago so we've got limited months to use this and we're making the most of it! Since receiving our bike in April, we've racked up close to 300 miles! We use the bike to commute to/from school each day and to explore new trails/destinations on the weekends. The product is high quality as is the customer service. They really want their customers to be happy. My kids are 1, 3, 4.5 years old. I was worried I'd only have a few years for it to be relevant but a local owner reassured me her 10 year old still willingly rides in it. If you enjoy spending time outdoors and "exploring," I highly recommend!

My disabled daughter and I have been having a great time exploring our neighborhood and local bike trail on our new Bunch bike. The entire process of ordering, delivery, and customer service has been seamless. I especially appreciate that adaptive equipment is included in the price. The investment has been worth it!!

We love our bunch bike! After researching and testing etrikes I quickly started looking at cargo bikes. We ended up ordering my bunch bike within 24 hours and have been using it every day since it arrived!

As a mother with paralysis I love the ability to cycle with my atrophied legs and be able to sit up high and get my children outdoors. From school carpool lane to the splash pad it’s perfect for my small family and even picking up friends. 110% sastisfaction!

I've been riding my 4 and 5 year old around town like CRAZY. They are absolutely obsessed with our new bunch bike and so am I. We've been using it daily. It's our new favorite thing to do.

Not only that but the team at Bunch Bikes has been incredible to work with. They helped me pick out the best accessories for my family and the specific activity we like to do. Super responsive to any questions I have about the bike.

A Bunch bike is simply an investment into joy on wheels! Riding it puts me into such a good mood, which rubs off onto my four young kiddos, making ordinary excursions into such amazing outings. I love knowing that every mile we ride is one less mile of wear and tear on my car and that perhaps one day we will be riding enough to help decrease the our carbon footprint. In the meanwhile, we have the support from one of the best companies I've ever had the privilege of interacting with - and don't even get me started with the Bunch family community!!! Come join us!!!

Benefits:
-I can watch my child, and can easily attend to their needs
-I can go door to door, or door to play park without having to walk long distance through a car park with my little one
-My little one can't use the strange shape of the car door to prevent getting in, and more ergonomic lift in/out
-My kid loves to get in the bike, can't say the same for the car
-Don't need to worry about exhaust fumes from the vehicle entering the passenger cabin
-I don't get to work tired, needing to wake up
-Plenty of space for all the little's stuff
-Cheap insurance, cheap fuel, no registration
-Parking is much easier
-Much better on ice than the car - lower mass/speed make stopping easier and safer
-Vastly more cost effective in any metric that a private car

Drawbacks
-Lots of people want to ask questions about it
-The disk brakes occasionally screech when used because I use the bike in all weathers

Before buying I was really caught up with all of the numbers associated with an e-bike like torque and wattage. In particular there were a few big hills by my house that I was really worried about. But after having had it for a few weeks I see now that I probably wasn't focusing on the right things. The fact is that it is just plain fun to ride. We aren't frankly a big cycling family and we've certainly never had an e-bike. The whole package is just a joy to use. The kids and dog love riding it, but I think my wife and I enjoy driving it even more.

Random notes:
- For what it's worth, the bike did great on all of those hills I was worried about. I never came close to getting "stuck" like I was afraid might happen. You just keep gearing down until it's easy. This is admittedly not fun if you're on a road where traffic can't pass you.
- The trike-configuration took some getting used to, but I now don't notice it at all. The different leaning is just second nature.
- I was really caught up with theoretical top speeds before buying which in hindsight was silly. _It's a bike_. If you want to go faster, just pedal more.
- With that said, on flat ground with no load and barely pedaling, I would say that is very easy to go as fast as I felt comfortable on about level 3 assist. That was around 18-20 mph.
- The giant box the bike comes in is rad. We turned it into a small playhouse in the backyard.

Our team members that have been assigned the bunch bikes have enjoyed using them, the bike make getting around our campus much easier.