Zigo Bakfiets Carrier Bike - Converts to Bike and Stroller
Taga Bike and Stroller
The Taga Bike and Stroller, which we previously wrote about [See: http://carrierbike.com/2009/10/18/taga-bike-and-stroller/], is now being offered in the United States by SJS Cycles, joining market leader Zigo in the U.S. carrier bicycle market. The Taga stroller is being offered for $$1,414 on-line, as compared with $1,399 to $1,550 for the multifunctional Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle. The Taga Bike and Stroller can only be ordered on-line at this time, but it seems likely that Taga will be in stores in the future. As noted previously, the Taga is a slick design, converting from a 3-wheeled carrier tricycle to a stroller. Unlike the Zigo Leader, the Taga doe not uncouple from the stroller but rather the rear wheel flips over to become the front wheel. That is why the Taga stroller has the unusual split handlebars–to make room to pivot the beam over the top. This also means you need to move the baby seat out of the way to do the conversion. Taga is a fun ride, but with 16 inch wheels and 3 gears, it is not suited for longer outings. The split handlebar takes some getting used to. The Taga handlebar does not feel quite like a regular bicycle handlebar, nor a regular stroller pushbar. In stroller mode, the lack of a central pushbar makes one hand pushing difficult. Taga is a welcome addition to the U.S. market and will hopefully expand the cycling culture here in the United States.
Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle System
Zigo Bakfiets Carrier Bike - Converts to Bike and Stroller
[...] No need to write up a whole new review on the Taga Stroller and Bicycle. Here is a review of the Taga stroller from Carrierbike.com. http://carrierbike.com/2010/04/09/taga-stroller-and-bike-hybrid-now-in-the-united-states/ [...]