Urban Arrow launches Breeze, its first longtail cargo e-bike for the US market

Dutch cargo bike maker Urban Arrow, known for 14 years of building front-loading family bikes, is entering a new category with the launch of the Breeze — its first longtail electric cargo bike designed for the North American market.

The company's signature front-box bicycles have long been a favorite among parents hauling kids and groceries. But longtail cargo bikes have become an increasingly important part of the North American market, offering much of the utility of a cargo bike while riding and feeling more like a conventional bicycle. That makes them an easier transition for riders who may be intimidated by larger front-loaders, and it is exactly the audience Urban Arrow is targeting with the Breeze.

According to Mark Danhof, General Manager of Urban Arrow North America, longtail cargo bikes now account for the majority of the North American cargo bike segment, making this a natural expansion for the company.

The Breeze is built around 24-inch wheels instead of the more common 20-inch rear wheel found on many longtails. Urban Arrow says the larger wheels create handling that feels closer to a standard bicycle while also improving stability at higher speeds and when carrying passengers.

Power comes from Bosch's Cargo Line motor, paired with an Enviolo continuously variable hub transmission and a Gates carbon belt drive. That premium drivetrain combination is aimed at riders looking for low maintenance and smooth operation.

Despite its relatively compact length, the Breeze retains the cargo capacity typical of the class, allowing it to carry children or groceries without the bulk of a front-loader. The bike is positioned as a bridge between traditional longtails and Urban Arrow's own front-box models, giving North American families a new option that combines familiar handling with genuine hauling capability.

The launch marks a strategic shift for Urban Arrow, which has built its reputation almost entirely around front-loading designs. By moving into the longtail segment, the company is responding to shifting demand in North America, where riders increasingly prefer bikes that feel closer to standard bicycles while still offering practical cargo functionality. The Breeze is expected to appeal both to existing Urban Arrow customers looking for a second bike and to newcomers who want cargo capability without the learning curve of a front-loader.