August is when families begin thinking seriously about cargo bikes. September is approaching, children are heading back to school and families are once again confronting the traffic, parking and short car trips that organize so much of the school year. That’s where a cargo bike changes the rules of the game. Gridlock becomes movement; parking becomes arrival; exercise becomes transportation; and the school run becomes a part of the day that children and parents enjoy. You don’t have to go car-free in the city, but you can feel care-free. Best of all, we’re making it easier by offering the world’s best cargo bike at Back to School pricing.

Living Care-Free

What separates the Bullitt is its unusual combination of low weight and complete modularity. Its narrow flatbed can carry a family box, a commercial box, an open platform or a custom setup built for a particular job; changing what the Bullitt carries does not require changing the bicycle itself. This makes it light and agile enough for an urban messenger, yet capable of carrying children, groceries or a day’s worth of deliveries. Most importantly, the Bullitt does not become obsolete when its first job ends; remove one setup, install another and the same bicycle enters its next chapter.
For August, we have three great ways to enter the cargo bike lifestyle. The differences are primarily about motor power, followed by drivetrain, gearing and battery capacity. Prices start at $7,500 for the proven E6100, approximately $10,000 for the low-maintenance EP600 and approximately $11,900 for the more capable EP801. Just enter coupon code CAREFREE at checkout and you’ll be all smiles in the last mile.

Bullitt E6100: The Economy Cargo Bike

The Shimano E6100 is no longer a new motor and, on paper at least, its 65 Nm of torque can look modest beside the systems that replaced it. At the same time, the Bullitt E6100 has spent years doing the sort of work for which cargo bikes are made. FedEx operates a fleet of E6100 Bullitts across several markets, including Toronto, where they have replaced vans on certain routes. In fact, few cargo bikes have been ridden harder, maintained less or asked to prove themselves so consistently. There is a difference between old technology and proven technology, and the E6100 may be the most commercially proven electric Bullitt of them all.

Like many bicycle companies, Bullitt emerged from the pandemic with considerably more inventory than the post-pandemic market could absorb. They offered the remaining E6100 bikes to us at a substantial discount, and we accepted because the bike makes particular sense in Toronto. Most Toronto commutes are generally flat, most daily journeys are short and 65 Nm remains more than enough for the school run, grocery shopping and ordinary work around the city. The 418 Wh battery can provide roughly 80 kilometres under favourable conditions, although hills, weather, load and assistance level will determine how closely any rider approaches that number. Check em’ out here.

Bullitt EP600: The Last Mile Workhorse

The EP600 replaced the E6100 and the difference is immediately apparent. Its 85 Nm of torque represents an increase of roughly 42 percent, with much stronger assistance when starting with children or cargo aboard, accelerating through an intersection or climbing under load. The Bullitt EP600 also delivers stronger assistance when the pedals are turning slowly, making it noticeably easier to start with a heavy load or keep moving up a steep hill. Power delivery is smoother and more configurable, while Shimano’s newer electronic architecture brings the motor into the current EP generation alongside the EP801.

We spec the EP600 as a city workhorse. It is paired with Shimano’s five-speed Nexus internal hub and a Gates belt drive, placing the gears safely inside the hub and removing the exposed, lubricated chain from the equation. The belt needs no oil, runs quietly and can provide an exceptionally long service life. The hub can shift while the bicycle is stationary and, in its electronic configuration, can also provide automatic shifting. For a bike expected to carry children through a Toronto winter, this is not a marginal convenience; it means fewer exposed parts for salt and slush to destroy, less time spent cleaning and considerably less maintenance over the life of the bicycle. Check it out here.

Bullitt EP801: Goes the Extra Mile

The EP801 produces the same 85 Nm of torque as the EP600 but raises peak power from 500 to 600 watts. That additional 20 percent becomes noticeable when accelerating hard, carrying a very heavy load or maintaining momentum on a long, steep climb. The motor is also 300 grams lighter and has more power in reserve when the EP600 is approaching its limit.

The larger difference, however, is the drivetrain. The Bullitt EP801 is paired with an electronic 11-speed XT Di2 derailleur and an 11–42T cassette. Its 382 percent range is substantially broader than the Nexus hub, while its lowest gear is approximately 30 percent lower. On paper, the EP600 and EP801 produce the same 85 Nm of torque; on a steep hill with children or cargo aboard, the EP801 can feel considerably stronger. The EP801 can climb comfortably without forcing the rider into Boost, while FREE SHIFT allows it to change gears while coasting and AUTO SHIFT selects the right gear automatically, including a sensible starting gear as the bike rolls to a stop. This is the Bullitt for the last mile, with considerably more room for the extra one.

Made for Life – Multiple Lives!

We have always believed the Bullitt’s greatest strength is its modularity. The same flatbed can carry a commercial box, a family box, an open platform or almost nothing at all; its purpose can change as often as the life around it does. Most family cargo bikes are built around a permanent passenger compartment and have one useful life. The Bullitt can have several, which matters because children grow, businesses change and nobody carries the same cargo forever.

This is also why Bullitt has resisted becoming larger and more complicated with each new turn in the cargo-bike market. A complete Bullitt can weigh roughly half as much as some larger box bikes, yet still carry the children, groceries and cargo that make these bicycles useful. Bullitt privileges the last mile, where low weight, narrow width and quick handling matter every day; it can certainly travel farther, but it does not burden every short trip with equipment intended for the occasional long one. That’s right. Unless you’re buying a Land Rover that will never leave the pavement, you probably don’t need a full-suspension cargo bike.

So, grab one and witness your life change! The E6100 remains on sale for $7,500, while code CAREFREE takes 17% off our EP600 and EP801 models until August 31. All three are available for local pickup while quantities last.

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