Why a cup holder on your cargo bike is a game-changer
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Do you know the feeling? You've only been driving for two blocks and you already hear from the cargo box: "Mooom, my water bottle keeps falling over!" Or worse: you hear nothing anymore and when you peek around the corner, your child is soaking wet. A cargo bike cup holder inside the box prevents all that misery. Just a fixed spot for your little one's water bottle, juice box, or water bottle. Sounds simple, works like a charm.
In this blog, I'll explain why this small accessory makes such a big difference, how it works, and for which cargo bikes it is suitable.
The problem: water bottles and cargo bikes are not friends
Children in a cargo bike have one thing in common with adults on a patio: they just want to calmly grab their drink. But a cargo bike doesn't come with a cup holder as standard. The result? The water bottle rolls from left to right, falls over at every speed bump, or disappears under a jacket where no one can reach it anymore.
And then there are the juice boxes. Those are already a challenge on a kitchen table, let alone in a moving cargo box with a bump in the road. Parents of cargo bike children know the ritual: get in, grab the water bottle, ride, pick up the water bottle, ride, pick up the water bottle...
The solution: a cargo bike cup holder INSIDE the box
The cargo bike cup holder from Bakfiets Goodies is specially designed to be mounted inside the box. Not on the handlebars, but exactly where your children are sitting. This way, they have their water bottle, small water bottle, or juice box within reach themselves — without you having to stop, look back, or perform acrobatic feats.
View the cargo bike cup holder assortment here
The holder is securely fastened in the box and stays in place, even when you're rattling over those annoying cobblestones in the city center. Because they are always there. Everywhere.
For which cargo bikes is it suitable?
Urban Arrow riders: The cup holder fits in the box of the Urban Arrow Family and Family Next. The attachment connects to the edge of the box and is easy to mount without drilling or a toolbox.
Lovens riders: The cup holder also works great for the Lovens Explorer 1 cargo bike. The Lovens has a spacious box where the holder finds its place well, whether you are carrying one or two children.
Are you unsure if it fits your model? Send a message via bakfietsgoodies.nl and we'll help you quickly.
How do you mount a cup holder in your cargo bike?
No tools, no hassle. Here's how it works:
Step 1: Choose the right spot in the box Think about where your child sits and which side is most convenient. Within reach, but not in a place where it gets in the way.
Step 2: Attach the holder to the edge of the box The cup holder clicks or clamps onto the edge of the box. No drilling, no screws through your box.
Step 3: Secure it. The included zip tie can go through the cup holder and around the bike frame. See how to attach it here
Step 4: Bottle in, happy child Test it with a full water bottle. Rides well? Then you're done. Time spent: less than five minutes.
Read here: Smart cargo bike accessories for Urban Arrow and Lovens
Less stopping, more riding
It might sound like a luxury problem. But if you cycle to school with two children every day, those interruptions add up. Picking up a water bottle, handing back a water bottle, stopping because something spilled, riding off, picking up a water bottle...
With a fixed cup holder in the box, your children can grab their drink themselves. Independently, conveniently, and without you having to brake. Combine it with other smart accessories like luggage hooks for your cargo bike and your box will become truly organized.
FAQ: cargo bike cup holder
Where exactly is the cup holder located? In the box or on the handlebars? The cup holder is inside the box, attached to the edge of the box. This way, your children can grab their water bottle or juice box themselves during the ride.
Does the cup holder fit both Urban Arrow and Lovens? Yes. The cup holder is suitable for the box of the Urban Arrow Family and Family Next and the Lovens Explorer 1 cargo bike. Are you unsure about your model? Please contact us via bakfietsgoodies.nl.
How do I ensure the cup holder stays securely in place over speed bumps? The holder is designed for daily cargo bike use, including speed bumps, cobblestones, and sudden turns. After the initial assembly, just check that everything is securely fastened and then you don't have to think about it anymore.
Ready for a calmer ride?
A cargo bike cup holder is one of those purchases where you think: it makes sense, why didn't this exist in my cargo box earlier? Small addition, great convenience for both you and the kids.
Check out the cargo bike cup holder and other smart accessories at bakfietsgoodies.nl and make every ride a little smoother. Your children and your nerves will thank you.