Can This Replace Your Car? (Omnium MiniMax Review)

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Review of the Omnium Mini Max. Learn more about Omnium bikes here: omniumcargo.com/
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@philipbyrne3037 Месяц назад

Thanks! Love the new direction of the channel. Living car free with high quality utility bikes is the gift that keeps giving.❤

@migrantfamily Месяц назад

I would love more cargo bike content. This was great!

@Roadsuntravel 29 дней назад

I am a bike messenger in Santiago de Chile, I have had the Cargo WiFi model for a couple of years, equipped with 2x11 Deore m5120 11-42 in cassette and 38-28 in crank, this transmission is really useful on climbs of more than 15% at full capacity (about 160 kg total weight including me) The bike feels agile and fast with or without load, in the first months it was somewhat unstable due to having a high center of gravity, but over time you get used to it and you can take very tight corners. My setup weighs around 25kg with dynamo, extender bar, fender and rear rack, you can maintain on the flat about 30-35km/h when unloaded and about 20-25km/h fully loaded It is the best bike I have and I would definitely buy it again. I loved

@lopezfielitz День назад

la raja, nunca he visto una omnium en chile

@mechatakoyakisan Месяц назад

I always wondered why cargo bike builds run 1x when it is this exact application a 2x or even 3x makes more sense. Hope you make a vid of that conversion

@bhgemini Месяц назад

In the US $1530 for frame only and a little over 3K for full bikes. Thanks for speaking to the handling and and weight distribution compared to most other cargo bikes.

@simonrussell734 Месяц назад

Thanks for the review, I've wanted one of these for ages. A review of the Le Petit Porteur would also be great.

@speevers9484 23 дня назад

The Omnium is the perfect practical city cargo bike - lets have more Cargo Bike content !!!

@Turbobuttes Месяц назад

You know what, I lug my commuter bike up and down a 32 inch wide, 45 degree basement staircase at least twice a day, and seeing you basically form-fit that Minimax into an elevator gave me new confidence that maybe I could lug a lightweight cargo bike up and down the same staircase.

@thrallingFRglory Месяц назад

There’s also the Bombtrack Munroe Cargo. Looks sweet with that triple tubing and it’s way cheaper than the Omnium mini!

@2scoops624 Месяц назад

I've been riding my daughter around in a Yuba Supermarche bakfiets (now called Supercargo) since 2019. It's huge and heavy and I love it. It's been the family pickup truck of bikes.

@fittonbikes 28 дней назад

Stonking bike, looks sweet! I feel that a cargo would be the reason I go for an e-bike. My home town is full of large hills between me and the shops, so I feel like I wan the boost of power. Would really help me adjust to doing shopping but we also have high crime in our Town, so I do worry about theft from outside shops. Great video as usual!

@AluinKali 26 дней назад

I own a Omnium Cargo and living in a big city I feel like it’s way more convenient than a car. I’m a musician and I often carry my instruments plus effect pedal board and an amp around on it. The flat platform is so good for awkward loads like that. I also use it for my 10 mile commute and it feels surprisingly sporty when unloaded. Also works really well for some overnight camping trips. And despite all the carrying capacity it’s still light enough that I can carry it down to my cellar. If you need some carrying capacity in your life but you don’t fancy owning a car I highly recommend checking this bike out. I’m not exaggerating when I say this bike has changed my life (or at the very least my back).

@robbchastain3036 Месяц назад

I like cargo bikes and I have a bootleg one, a 26" mountain bike with an e-bike conversion kit from Green Zone Bikes and a Schwinn trailer made for young children yet useful for boxes and groceries, too. And who knows, maybe cargo bike racing will take off like gravel bike racing. We tend to race everything, good times. 😀

@gauthier13 7 дней назад

Living car free with an Omnium Cargo since 9 months, absolutly no regret

@clemisch Месяц назад

I really like cargo bikes both for usability and for looks. But given their high price (and the fact of having one more bike to store) I much prefer bike trailers. Yes, they look dorky. But they are just as versatile as cargo bikes, much cheaper, and when you don't carry cargo you can use the "same" bike. Let me know if you have a different opinion!

@anthonykoleszar1779 Месяц назад

Easy enough to modify an older steel frame bike if you put some thought & sweat into it. One of my friends has done 3 already. ✌️

@ecopennylife Месяц назад

Cool review. Another option is a trailer, I have a kids carrying trailer for grocery shopping with my eBike & can use it in stroller mode as a shopping trolley plus can unhitch it for normal bike use.

@dgdeenik Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I've got a belt drive Mini-max scheduled for delivery this week, and I stoked! I'm hoping it can replace my current daily commuter. The size and weight of the bike was a big reason I picked it over something like a Bullitt. No elevators to my apartment so it should be easy to get in and out of. Mine is the orange "copperhead," it's not here yet, but you've already got me regretting not going for the Blurple 😅

@2cats4tea79 29 дней назад

That's a great color; you won't regret it when you see it in person.

@splashpit Месяц назад

Cargo bikes are a lifestyle that gets its grips into you , it’s my go too over my other bikes so much that I hardly ever ride any other bike it’s just easier I put jacket or anything in the front and can pick stuff up on the way home.

@kitchencarvings4621 Месяц назад

There is definitely a cargo bike in my future. I'm leaning towards the Surly Big Dummy just because I like Surly bikes and the load in the back. I have a grandson now, and I want to be able to take him on rides.

@anton40786 Месяц назад

currently we use a Nihola Family to haul the kids around, but #1 is now already bike path ready (riding since he is 3yrs, never with small wheels, and now he got completely hooked off the Follow-me), and the Omnium MinMax is already on the list for when we might want a non-kids-hauling cargo bike...

@gungfuriceboy Месяц назад

i'm planning to Getthe Mini...with the Carbon belt drive!! Fun...Practical 'Grocery-Hauling'.. Low maintenance..is My 'Style'!..Cheers!

@unclefuzzyss 24 дня назад

I have the standard cargo and have been riding it daily as a commuter/errand runner/delivery vehicle. I’ve used it for local gravel rides and loaded with trail tools for maintaining the local trails. I’m absolutely smitten with it. It’s done everything I’ve asked of it and then some. The only thing i don’t like about it, and this is a nitpick, is finding a tubeless compatible front tire that fits in the meager clearance on the fork. I have had to trim the knobs on a tour to get it to fit. Other than that though, easily my favorite bike right now.

@emindeboer5280 5 дней назад

use old tubes for carriage mounting/fixation - use a rack in the back for paniers :)

@chrislowe3060 23 дня назад

I have a Raleigh Lorry to which I added a TSDZ motor assist and here in Seattle it’s brilliant! I can ride up the hill to my house with 30 pounds without breaking a sweat! Next bike will be be an Omnium e-assist bike.

@snafu0o0o Месяц назад

Wanted one of these for so long. Glad to see your thoughts on it for sure!

@Eorlingur 29 дней назад

I got a minimax with the belt drive this spring and totally agree with everything you said. I have a different belt and sprocket on order to get the gearing down a bit, but I absolutely love the bike.

@dsa5394 Месяц назад

I agree with you about that color. Love it.

@ebikescrapper3925 Месяц назад

One advantage of cargo bikes with a long rear is that you can fit long and deep panniers. This is a nice bike but I prefer the small wheeled long back versions. Great video as always

@goblinpiper Месяц назад

True but in my opinion you can't beat doing a grocery shop and just placing all the shopping bags into the cargo box and riding away. Being sick of having to unload groceries into panniers was why I switched to a cargo bike in the first place

@hananas2 Месяц назад

The omnium cargo bikes look cool for people who want a light cargo bike to also use as a daily bike! Personally I got a Larry vs Harry bullitt because it's a lot more stable especially with heavy loads, but I can definitely imagine the Omnium would be a bit less cumbersome to use for normal day to day stuff. Not an issue for me since I have a regular touring bike too though. Your clip of the first time riding the omnium does feel suuper relatable to when I picked up my Bullitt though, I was all over the place with that linkage steering just like you hahahah After a few weeks of only riding the Bullitt I was also caught off guard when I rode my regular bike again for the first time, but once I got used to switching between the two, I don't even have to think about the way they steer anymore.

@pesomasagravedad Месяц назад

+1 for a lvh bullitt, so handy for nursery and shopping runs in and around town. +1 for the wobbles to start with too it's hilarious

@TheJohnreeves Месяц назад

Oh man, I just experienced the switch back to regular bike feeling you mention. I wasn't expecting it. Got back on my road bike and the steering just felt weird! For a few minutes. I don't think the issue is the steering linkage, although I don't know what it is. I was riding a Gazelle Cabby (also a long john) for years which felt completely easy, no wobbles whatsoever at the beginning or switching bikes. But I hopped on an LvH Bullitt and immediately was challenged keeping it upright and then riding a straight line on the road. I don't know what the difference is. That said, I'm pretty comfortable on the Bullitt now. And that bike actually feels sporty and fast.

@hananas2 Месяц назад

@@TheJohnreeves oh yeah so I wasn't imagining that I had less trouble riding an urban arrow cargo bike once. Maybe it's the combination of the front wheel being so far away with a linkage and the handlebar and stem.

@TheJohnreeves Месяц назад

@@hananas2 yeah, I bet it's related to the perfectly vertical head tube. Turning the bars is just a little different. Feels normal after a couple hours though.

@thecheshirecat5564 Месяц назад

Very nice review. And very nice colour! I see one every now and then around the place where I work: it’s sweet but I prefer my bakfiets/long john to ferry around kids. Shout out to the guys in Modena who built it: Officine Re:cycle. Check out their stuff, it’s great. BTW: cable actuated discs can and do work beautifully also on cargo bikes, as do curly bars with a flare😎

@nuckleb464 25 дней назад

I've had one for 3 or 4 years now, they Rock for loads up to 30-40 kg. No load its just like a normal bike! And there seems to be an Explosion of them in Berlin in the last 6 months!

@ninone23 29 дней назад

Straight top tube > stand over height. Mini velo cargo vibes 🔥🔥🔥😂

@cphfxt Месяц назад

I too made the switch from bilenky to omnium. The Ti version is great, and though it will take a while to make, like the artisinal frames it can be modified to your liking, as they make it after you commit to it. love mine..

@quentinl.9072 15 дней назад

Nice review, we do see them more often even here in France. Maybe I'll add one to my collection too, but so far I'm using a Bob YAK trailer to move things by bikes and it's perfect almost all the time 😅. Anyway I agree about kickstand, if you have a big or long bikes, get a double kickstand, it's just amazing.

@timfreeman2603 23 дня назад

I had a Mini classic frame but built it with smaller fatter wheels 20x2.4 & 27.5x2.2 Great bike, mild regret selling it but replaced it with a Clydesdale fork on a 1990’s specialized MTB

@biosfearmag Месяц назад

The Clydesdale fork is similar in that it handles best when there's a load on it.

@Macuhdohnadadoh Месяц назад

Only problem is that with a Clydesdale fork the load pivots with the fork / steering as opposed to being grounded by the frame. Maybe not a problem for everyone but I certainly find it to be a deal breaker for any cargo situation that requires a cargo bike to begin with.

@splicetape9435 Месяц назад

I love my Clydesdale. Moved house with it about a year ago. It makes grocery runs do much fun when the cashier sees my helmet after checking 4 gallons of water, a watermelon, and a 5 pound bag of potatoes.

@Macuhdohnadadoh Месяц назад

@@splicetape9435 the cashier is probably thinking, “I guess this grocery list explains why he’s wearing a helmet inside the store” 👩🏻‍🚀

@biosfearmag Месяц назад

@@splicetape9435nice, I love mine too. Can carry a ridiculous amount of stuff and still rides very well. I guess you actually need to try one to know. 🤷‍♀️

@2cats4tea79 29 дней назад

I have the e-cargo (long) version. When you talk about the feel, remember that the weight on the Mini Max really sits directly over the wheel compared to the longer frame. Agree that steering is odd at first, especially in turns where you can feel the front is turning but it looks like the platform is still going straight ahead!

@Sam-mv6rp Месяц назад

I didn't think any company's still made low gravity carrier bikes

@AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw 29 дней назад

This is so badass I ride to work daily and use my bike for my errands

@ingmar7364 Месяц назад

Awesome video! Can you please fix the misaligned rear mudguard? Can’t unsee it 🙈

@Macuhdohnadadoh Месяц назад

Looks cool. And I think even going with a 32T front chain ring would make a lot of sense. I mean… if we’re being honest, how much cranking is someone going to do on a cargo bike down a hill while carrying a heavy load? An 11-48 in the back wouldn’t hurt either. Although a double up front sounds good too. 36/24 would probably hit a sweet spot and work really nicely with the 11-40 rear.

@JaredNipper Месяц назад

I know trailers come with a whole different set of pros and cons but I still feel like it's a better option than a dedicated cargo bike.

@PathLessPedaledTV Месяц назад

Depends on the trailer.

@thecheshirecat5564 Месяц назад

Depends (also) on what you want to carry and the quality of car traffic around you.

@tconnolly9820 Месяц назад

I only need a full cargo bike about one in every five rides and I have no fun sized little people to transport. I got a large sized dog trailer 3 years ago with a 250 litre cabin and 60 x 80 cm floorspace as an intentional cargo trailer for weekly shopping and anything else and it was a fantastic and very practical decision for me personally. Fully enclosed. Just load everything into it the same as a car, zip it up and go. Nothing will fall out. Then I got an actual cargo trailer with the same floor space for large and bulky items that wouldn't fit into the dog trailer cabin like a full sized lawnmower or anything else. The front and back panels drop down for much longer loads. I found I could fit a 400 litre storage box I already had which gives it massive space. I've had over 70 kg in both of them with no problems. Although I still use the enclosed trailer 90% of the time because it's self contained and weather proof and it's still a pretty big space. I have racks, bags and baskets for every use for my ordinary hybrid bike as well so I can have pretty massive capacity if I need it. Yes I know my system isn't as perfect as a large capacity bakfiets but it's pretty damned good for mostly 13 km round trips to my local town. My trailers cost €131 and €105 respectively. Put either of them on a €600 ordinary hybrid bike and you have pretty much the equivalent of a €6,000 cargo bike and a real world practical alternative to a car.

@sonigo 29 дней назад

@@PathLessPedaledTV Love all your content! Would love to see a video discussing pros and cons of trailers vs cargo bikes for moving things around. Thanks for all the great videos!

@b0kix953 20 дней назад

@@tconnolly9820What cargo trailer do you have?

@ljp1391 Месяц назад

Looking for a rig to haul firewood. Secretly from the forest at night....

@davetbassbos Месяц назад

I do see alot of kid carrying bikes with the kids out front in kind of a tub and a small front wheel which seems similar to these in general design. This is in Cambridge, MA so may or may not reflect bike buying habits in more normal (lol!) neighborhoods.

@HerrTaschenbier 28 дней назад

Would like to see more cargo bike content.

@garyseckel295 2 дня назад

Great looking cargo bike. Come on, America! Beautifully ride cargo/family bicycles and tricycles! Oh, yeah!

@subliminalfreedom 29 дней назад

So neat

@nicks8026 18 дней назад

Betteridge's law of headlines

@bobstranzenbach4700 27 дней назад

How about doing a show on the Day6 bike. I’ve had one for the last few years and it’s super comfortable! 🙂

@michaellane1316 Месяц назад

I would venture to guess that if one were to dual out the rear, add an electric motor system, this would be something I would find interesting.

@irgendwer3610 Месяц назад

Buh muh car!

@fernandom6811 17 дней назад

do you recommend e version if you live in a area which has a few hills ? Thanks for the review 😊

@jonjon.B 27 дней назад

Hey ! Great video ! I have a question, which has nothing to do with the bike (because I already own one and love it), but what's your brown handlebar bag ? Looks perfect ! Thanks !

@oatmonster Месяц назад

How do you like the cargo platform vs a cargo basket? Platform seems nice for big stuff but not convenient for smaller or loose things

@tillman5529 Месяц назад

Not only does it hold its speed, but also the paint job froth worthy?! Seems like it's all about the package.

@BrianMcDonald 25 дней назад

Is it possible to put a direct mount Transmission derailleur on it?

@Drew-nv1op Месяц назад

Hey Russ, see if you can try out a YOONIT or a Monopole!

@b4oh 24 дня назад

Have you seen the Brau_cycles? It folds up quick, has 20inch wheels and gets really tiny

@andyand100 Месяц назад

I just got dropped by Brompton was electric so I’m not fussed now

@louisjov 13 дней назад

This looks like a great option for people who might want a proper bakfiets, but the size and weight of the bakfiets is a deal breaker

@henriwagner2068 23 дня назад

Now test the Ginkgo please! :D

@emindeboer5280 5 дней назад

the Om,nium Mini is not good choice, the mini max is good for urban travel in train combo -- got me a Moustache alt bar in reverse orientation to fit it 'like' drop bars with mountainbike shifters and break handles ;)

@karloberga 14 дней назад

Great vid Russ. I'd love more cargo bike content!

@Frostbiker Месяц назад

2:45 an unprotected bidirectional bike lane? What a travesty! It adds rather than subtract the speeds of the bikes and the motor vehicle traffic.

@PathLessPedaledTV Месяц назад

Its grade separated.

@thirtysixnanoseconds1086 Месяц назад

front racks seem fashionable at the moment. really I think they have a lot of downsides - it would make sense too me to have the majority of your weight on the stiff rear ¯⁠\⁠_⁠༼⁠ ⁠•́⁠ ͜⁠ʖ⁠ ⁠•̀⁠ ⁠༽⁠_⁠/⁠¯

@solarheat9016 22 дня назад

Too bad you can't get the CETMA any more.

@cargobk 19 дней назад

He’s building bikes again, I’m not sure if it’s all enabled on the site or whatever, but I think he’s mentioned it on insta. I have a Largo and I love it.

@dtolios Месяц назад

The vast majority of Americans driving pickup trucks do it to role-play of a blue collar persona: big and rugged like themselves, m'right? Maybe they carry their paddle board or MTB @ the bed once in a while. 99% of the utility offered is stroking their ego as they cruise through suburbia, and would never consider a cargo bike, just like they would not consider a minivan. It is all about the image.