Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro

100 Nm, and a hub built to take it

The FamilyNext Pro runs the Gen 5 Bosch Cargo Line on the Smart System at 100 Nm. That’s fifteen more than the Cargo Line on the Family Cargo and fifteen more than the Breeze.

What matters more than the number: Urban Arrow put an Enviolo Extreme hub on it rather than the Heavy Duty used everywhere else in the range. The Extreme exists to handle that torque. You don’t put 100 Nm through a hub rated for less and hope, and it’s a good sign about how the rest of the bike was specced.

Stepless, on a Gates carbon belt, so it still shifts while you’re stopped with three kids in the box, and there’s still nothing to oil.

What the extra thousand buys over the Family Cargo

A suspension fork. The Family Cargo is rigid up front and the FamilyNext Pro gets a Suntour Mobie34 with 60 mm of travel on the 20 inch front wheel. On Providence pavement, with a loaded box, that’s the single biggest change to how the bike feels.

Bigger brakes, Magura CMe hydraulic discs with a 203 mm rotor out back. A redesigned box with a lower entry step so a four year old can climb in without you lifting them, a higher backrest, two adjustable three point belts, and integrated lighting as standard.

Then 100 Nm and the Extreme hub on top of it.

When to buy the Family Cargo instead

If your route is flat and reasonably smooth and you’re carrying one or two kids, the Family Cargo at $7,999 carries the same load on a design with more than a decade behind it. The suspension and the extra torque are real, but they’re answers to hills, rough pavement and heavy loads. If you don’t have those, put the thousand into a second battery or a serious lock.

What’s on it

Bosch Cargo Line Gen 5 on the Smart System, 100 Nm. 545 Wh battery, dual battery capable. Enviolo Extreme stepless hub with a Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt. Magura CMe hydraulic discs, 180 mm front and 203 mm rear. Suntour Mobie34 suspension fork, 60 mm travel. 20 inch front wheel on a Schwalbe Pick Up, 26 inch rear on a Super Moto-X. Up to three kids in the box. 550 lb total weight limit, 275 lb in the box, 275 lb max rider. 112 lb.

Ride one on Brook Street

We’re at 181 Brook St in Providence, Wednesday through Saturday. Walk in and ride it, and put the kids in the box while you do. Every bike we sell qualifies for the Rhode Island e-bike rebate, which is $350 for most buyers and up to $750 if you income-qualify.

Features

Roomy Cargo area

The FamilyNext Pro has a big cargo box up front with room for kids, groceries or anything else. It’s sturdy, and Urban Arrow makes accessories for it, including benches and seatbelts.

Improved Riding comfort

The FamilyNext Pro has a cargo-specific front suspension fork, which makes the ride more comfortable for you and the kids. The frame geometry and handlebars put the rider in a comfortable position.

Stable and Maneuverable

For its size, the FamilyNext Pro is stable and easy to handle. The long wheelbase and stiff frame keep it steady through corners and under braking, and it still fits through tight spots in the city.

Brighter than ever

Along with a bright fork-mounted headlight, the FamilyNext Pro has always-on lights built into the front box, plus reflective details around the bike so you’re easier to see.