The Himiway Big Dog is a full-featured cargo bike with the capacity to carry a serious load. One issue we sometimes see with cargo bikes is a lack of guidance on how to further kit-out the cargo bike so that it can actually carry that big load.
Himiway does a great job of giving buyers options for carrying groceries and more. On their accessories page there is a tab visitors can click on that will show the full complement of accessories that work with the Big Dog, eliminating any guesswork. In addition to accessories, they also carry a number of replacement parts like tires, wheels, lights and electronic components.
Making a spoked wheel that can support several hundred pounds isn’t easy and Himiway’s decision to go with cast aluminum wheels makes the Big Dog not just a great cargo bike, it’s an especially good option for anyone looking to return to exercise after too many sedentary years. The cast aluminum wheels will stand up to very hard use.
There are a number of terrific e-bikes in the $1500-$2000 price tier, and the closer an e-bike gets to that $2000 threshold, the more an e-bike needs to do to impress. That Himiway was able to create a solid cargo bike in this price range is good, but when they built it around a 750W brushless hub motor and powered it with a 960Wh Samsung/LG battery, they made the Big Dog a significant value.
Potential buyers of the Himiway Big Dog are encouraged to give some thought to where they fit within Himiway’s sizing guidelines; riders toward the edges of its recommended range may find it difficult to achieve lasting comfort on the Big Dog. Similarly, we suggest anyone planning to haul a heavier loads give thought to the mechanical disc brakes. These are good brakes, but a 200-lb. rider hauling a 60-lb. kid and 40 lbs. of groceries might find the Big Dog needs a long runway to stop when going downhill. Riders in flatter environments won’t face the same issues.
Any time an e-bike company makes an e-bike that’s meant to do more than take a rider for a fun ride, but can capably replace a car for at least some trips, we appreciate the added versatility.
With Himiway, the Big Dog is a stylish, stout and versatile cargo e-bike that won’t ever seem like more bike than a rider needs.
‘Happy Riding, make sure to let us know if you have any questions down in our comments section or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Himiway Big Dog.
