u/Prawnchen

Hey everyone,

I recently got an Urban Arrow Family Next and started looking at the unused storage space underneath the bench seat.

The space seems really awkward because of the inner an outer space.
So standard Euroboxes or storage bins don't really fit well.

I'm curious how other Urban Arrow owners are using this space.

Questions:
- Did you build a custom storage box?
- Are there any ready-made solutions that fit?
- Did anyone use HDPE/plastic sheets, aluminum profiles, EVA foam, soft bags, etc.?
- How do you secure things down there?
- Any photos of your setup?

My goals are:
- clean OEM-like look
- weather resistant
- removable if possible
- good use of the oddly shaped space

Would love to see pictures or hear ideas before I start building something custom 😄

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

We’re currently test riding cargo bikes and are torn between the Urban Arrow FamilyNext and the Babboe City-E, and I’d love some real-world feedback from people who’ve lived with either (especially couples sharing one bike).

Our situation:

- I’m 202 cm / 6'7", and many cargo bikes feel too small for me (Gazelle Makki and even Load 75 felt cramped).

- My wife is 170 cm / 5'7" and found the Urban Arrow a bit big/heavy at first, while she immediately felt comfortable on the Babboe City-E.

- We have one small child.

- Use case: daycare runs, shopping, family rides, mostly flat terrain in Germany.

What we noticed so far:

Urban Arrow FamilyNext

+ Fits me very well ergonomically

+ Feels stable and premium

+ Bosch system / Motor Lock / maybe GPS (Connected) is appealing

- We didn’t love the kickstand (did not snap complete back)

- My wife found it a bit cumbersome so far

- Wondering about parking it outside and theft concerns

Babboe City-E

+ My wife liked the handling immediately

+ Feels narrower and more intuitive

+ We like the “normal bike” feel

- Some hesitation because of Babboe’s reputation / recall

Questions:

For couples with different rider sizes: did the Urban Arrow become easier for the smaller rider after some time?
Anyone choose Babboe City over Urban Arrow and regret it (or the opposite)?
How annoying is the Urban Arrow kickstand in daily life really?
If you park outside at home: what theft setup do you use (ground anchor, chains, GPS trackers, Bosch Motor Lock etc.)?
For very tall riders (around 202 cm): did Urban Arrow end up being the obvious choice?

6.Price is a thing. Babboe for 4.000-4.600 vs. Urban Arrow with 7.500 €

Thanks!

How are you using the storage space under the Urban Arrow Family Next bench?