Yep…loving this bike so far but not the color (more on why I purchased this color below). I’ve been in the market for a somewhat inexpensive bike to replace my winter bike (aka…the Mule; aka…my home built cargo bike). This is not to replace the Mundo (which is still my favorite bike); it’s just that some days–many days–I don’t need 7ft of bike to ride to-and-from work, the health club, or the store for a few items…but I still want a bike to carry stuff. I’ve looked at the above bike many times (on the website, not in person) and have also thought of the Africa Bike 3 (that’s one of the reasons for my visit to Toronto last week). What I would really like, but is way out of my price range, is a Batavus Personal Delivery Bike, but the Torker Cargo-T–pictured above–is actually based on the Batavus Bike (albeit an economy version). So here is the reason for the bright green color (it is so very green, isn’t it?)…after checking the Torker website recently I found they no longer had the Cargo-T listed, turns out they stopped making this particular model…but they still had a few of last year’s models in the warehouse. So after contacting Torker, and then my local bike shop, I was able to get a deal on one of last year’s bikes at nearly $150 discount…but this was the only color they had left (not a surprise…it’s only two colors available were this neon green and grey). But seeing how I like all my bikes black–either purchased that way or painted by me–the next time you’ll see a post of this bike it will likely be black…two cans of matte black paint were the first things I carried home today. Anyhow, as I had to work a double shift today I only had a chance to test ride it for a few miles but I really liked it. And I find it interesting in that in all of the positive reviews I’ve read (haven’t found any negative) a lot of people describe this bike as like riding like a tank or comment on how heavy it is. It is heavy (steel frame), but after riding a Mundo for the past few years this bike seems sort of…well, small. Will this bike replace my Yuba Mundo…not a chance. But do I like it…most definitely yes. I’ll post more on my views of it after I ride it more, but in the meantime if you are interested in reading a well-written review of this bike click here (it’s a review of the 2009 version; they didn’t make a 2010 that I know of).
Urban Simplicty 
Joe,That is a very nice bike but you will still have to use your ramp to bring it into your house.I've been enjoying my Yuba this Spring / Summer too. Hasn't the weather been amazing?DanT
Hi Dan…yes I will/do have to bring it in the house. It may be shorter than the Mundo but not much lighter. And yes these past few weeks have been amazing, I just hope it doesn't mean it's going to be super hot and humid all summer.
Joe, I appreciate your life-orientation towards simple transport. Not common in the U.S. – no, not at all. When I worked in Washington DC, I moved to a neighborhood in the N. Va suburbs where I could walk to the commuter train station, then transfer to Metro once I got into town. My work place was a 10 minute walk from Metro afterwards. I loved it. I had a lot of study accompanying my work, and 40 minutes each direction on the train was almost always used for that.
Now recently retired from the Navy and living in rural Maryland, we’ve just dispensed with our second car (it died, and we’re not replacing it). I’ve realized that most of my transport needs can be met with a bicycle. Thanks for your example of common-sense living. It’s more healthy, costs less… and it’s fun!
Rick
Rick, Thanks for your kind words. I am not entirely car-free myself (but I don’t use it very often). There are more than a few of us that are finding out that walking, riding, public transport is not only more fun but more effective as well. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
I really like this bike. We can not get it up here in Canada. Would you mind telling me where you bought it. I may pick one up for my Father. I am following your blog, and have just ordered a Mundo myself.
Hi Faraz, I bought it at a local bike shop here in Buffalo. Unfortunately the company does not make this model any longer…I was able to purchase last year’s model at a discount. You may want to contact the company via their website (that’s what I did) and they may ship one to your local dealer. What part of Canada are you in? If you are close to Toronto I know of some excellent bike shops I can recommend. Thanks for following my blog and taking the time to comment. Peace.