Christiania Light Electric Trike - Sloped Box - Pendix Conversion

Suitable for: Cargo cycling

The Christiania bike Model Light is a fantastic box trike. For over 30 years it’s been the bestselling cargo bike in Denmark and for the last 15 the most popular and most sold cargo bike in Australia.

It is easy to ride and the box in the front easily adapts to almost any family configuration or situation, no matter if it is accommodating twin babies, transporting adults, transporting 4 kids and dogs or simply having a spot for the children to hang out and have fun.

It is so much more than a mode of transport, it instantly becomes a new lifestyle and a vehicle for adventures and expeditions. A very big part of the charm of having a Christiania trike is that the transportation in itself becomes an adventure. 

The main advantage of the Christiania bike is that it is light, easy to ride, the box is super versatile and adapts to every family’s need, with the removable seating it takes no time to turn the bike into a playpen or bed for tired cargonauts.

Even with all this space and seating options, it’s still one of the smallest and lightest cargo trikes available.

Pendix eBike Kit

This Christiania has a 65Nm Pendix eBike system installed,  the Pendix eDrive is a very simple and powerful mid-drive ebike conversion kit. It is fully legal in Australia, silent in operation and very simple to fit with very few cables to worry about. With the updated Pendix.bike PRO App you can decide for yourself whether you want the full motor support or whether you need the maximum range for your tour. The Pendix system is deliberately simple to operate with a dial on the battery to choose which mode you want. More complex changes are made through the smartphone app. This new function called "Drive Profiles" and allows you to select a range of customised settings to suit your riding style(s). With a full bluetooth integration from the battery to the Pendix.bike PRO App  you can use your existing phone as a dashboard to display speed, battery health, range and even distance you've travelled.

First, a little practice

Riding with three wheels is differen to riding a standard bike – you need to turn the box to turn the bike. It takes a few rides to get to know the bike and get used to its handling, but after that it will become as easy as riding any other bike and soon you will notice and appreciate all the benefits of the Christiania design, the tight turning circle, how easy it is to lift over steps, the riding position over pedals so less energy is needed to move forward. The stiffness and lightness of the aluminium frame also results in a lighter and easier ride. The angled large front wheels make the bike stable at speed and when cornering – just like a racecar.

The combination of the rideability, quality of components and versatility of the box, means people use the bike for longer rides and for many more years and purposes than first imagined. Not to mention all the happiness, exercise, fresh air, bike inspiration it creates and all the driving, parking, car servicing, that is being avoided. It is a sound and sensible investment.

Electric Drive System

• Motor: Pendix 
• Display Unit: Optional with the Pendix.bike PRO App, using smartphones
• Battery: Pendix 500Wh
• Charger: Pendix Specific Charger

Frame, Wheels & Components

• Frame: Aluminium, anodised matt black
• Frame Size: 56 cm (Medium - Large) 
• Rims: Aluminium, double bottomed 24”
• Tyres: Schwalbe
• Brakes: Disc brakes with parking brake (front), Shimano coaster or roller brake (back)
• Gears: 8 speed Shimano Nexus
• Fitted Accessories: Bell, mudguards, and front box
• Box: L: 90, W: 63, H: 55/36 cm, capacity - 100 kg, colour - black or yellow