If you’ve ever thought, “I could totally ditch the second car if I just had the right e-bike,” then Urban Arrow may have just dropped your dream machine. The Dutch cargo bike powerhouse has launched its newest model, the FamilyNext Pro, in North America – and it’s easily one of the most impressive family-focused electric bikes I’ve seen hit the market.
Urban Arrow has been making high-end electric cargo bikes for over a decade, and the FamilyNext Pro represents a serious evolution of its flagship Family model.
It’s built from the ground up for hauling kids, groceries, backpacks, babies… you name it. With a 550 lb (250 kg) total weight capacity and a front box that can carry 275 pounds (125 kg), this is more minivan than bicycle (except it cuts through city traffic and doesn’t burn gas).
One of the bike’s major upgrades is that it now includes front suspension, something many e-bike riders consider a necessity to help smooth out rough roads. That means fewer rattles, smoother rides, and happier kids when you hit uneven streets.
The new front box design is sleeker and smarter, with improved comfort and safety baked in. Think helmet-grade foam walls, corner-integrated LED lights, and one-handed seatbelts that actually make buckling in squirmy kids feel less like a wrestling match.
There’s room for up to four children, starting as young as three months, and clever touches like lower step-in cutouts and a repositioned saddle make it easier for both parents and kids to get on and off. In other words, the bike looks like it was designed by people who clearly understand what family life looks like in the real world.
Under the hood, the FamilyNext Pro is powered by Bosch’s Cargo Line Smart System motor, offering 85Nm of torque and Class 1 pedal assist up to 20 mph (32 km/h). A 545 Wh battery delivers around 31 miles (50 km) of range, depending on weight and terrain, and smart features like adaptive Auto and Cargo modes help keep the ride smooth whether you’re hauling toddlers or groceries uphill in a headwind.
It also supports Bosch’s optional ConnectModule for GPS tracking, anti-theft alerts, and motor locking, which is a great peace-of-mind upgrade for city riders.
Urban Arrow calls this “the smarter way to move through the city,” though it’s also a pretty pricey way. At $8,999 in the US (or $12,499 in Canada), it’s a serious investment, though this isn’t a toy. It’s designed to be a genuine car replacement for a growing number of families who want to ditch traffic, skip parking stress, and add a little fun to the morning school run.
With the FamilyNext Pro, Urban Arrow looks like they aren’t just refining the family cargo bike, they’re redefining it in North America based on designs that have already proven popular and effective in Europe. And for a growing number of riders, that second car might finally be the one staying parked for good.
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