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Bike43 Short, Mid or Long: which Brussels cargo bike to choose?

The guide to Bike43 longtails, designed and assembled in Brussels
20 March 2026 by
Bike43 Short, Mid or Long: which Brussels cargo bike to choose?
KOMUT

Reading time: 5 min · By the KOMUT Bikes team

Bike43 was born in Brussels with a simple idea: a longtail cargo bike that carries several kids yet stays easy to handle in town. Short, Mid or Long: here is how to choose your Bike43.

In short

  • A Brusselsbrand, assembled in Anderlecht.
  • Short, Mid or Long depending on how many kids.
  • Bosch motors up to 90 Nm.
  • Free test ride in our 3 stores.

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Bike43, a committed Brussels brand

Founded in Brussels by Etienne Richelle, Bike43 has become a benchmark for family longtail cargo bikes. Each bike is assembled in Anderlecht, in the workshops of Travie, a sheltered-employment company that employs people with disabilities.

Local

Designed and assembled in Brussels, a few kilometres from our stores.

Family-friendly

Designed to carry kids safely every day.

Inclusive

Assembly supports jobs for people with disabilities.

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Short, Mid or Long: which to choose?

Three lengths for three needs.

Bike43 Short

Bike43 Short

Compact · 1 child

The shortest in the range, to weave through town and store easily. Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm motor.

  • Very nimble
  • Easy to store
  • Less room at the back
See the Short
Bike43 Mid

Bike43 Mid

The compromise · 1 to 2 kids

The best balance of compactness and capacity. Two versions: Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm or PX 90 Nm with 4-piston brakes.

  • Versatile
  • Two motor options
    See the Mid
    Bike43 Long

    Bike43 Long

    Longtail · big family

    The brand's iconic longtail, for big families and heavy loads. Bosch PX 90 Nm motor.

    • The largest capacity
    • Most powerful motor
    • Longer to store
    See the Long
    ShortMidLong
    Kids11 to 22 or more
    Bosch motorPerformance Line 75 Nm75 Nm or PX 90 NmPX 90 Nm
    Ideal forCity, small spacesSchool and shoppingReplacing the car

    The KOMUT tip

    Torn between Mid and Long? Think ahead: if a second child is on the way or you often carry friends, the Long will serve you longer.

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    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    The Short is the most compact, for one child and small spaces. The Mid is the best compromise for one or two kids. The Long offers the most room, for bigger families or heavy loads.

    Bike43 is a Brussels brand. The bikes are assembled in Anderlecht, in the workshops of Travie, a sheltered-employment company.

    The Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm version is enough for the city with moderate loads. Choose the PX 90 Nm version, with 4-piston brakes, if you often carry two kids or your route is hilly.

    Yes, free and with no appointment in our Uccle, Saint-Gilles and Woluwe-Saint-Pierre stores.

    Try a Bike43 in Brussels

    Short, Mid and Long are waiting in our three stores. Leasing and financing available.

    KOMUT Uccle
    Rue Vanderkindere 438, 1180 Uccle

    KOMUT Saint-Gilles
    Chaussée de Charleroi 190, 1060 Saint-Gilles

    KOMUT Stockel
    Av. Baron Albert d'Huart 10, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre

    Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm · Free test ride, no appointment

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