A stroke of Genius
This year we will be throwing a lot of weight behind showcasing and accumulating data which highlights the positive benefits of using a Bullitt as a tool for business use. Businesses of different sizes have been using the Bullitt since its inception, and Harry's main motives for developing it stemmed from his experiences using a cargo bike as a carpenter. The Bullitt launched during the last financial crash, a time when business users quickly turned to cargo bikes to cut costs compared to vehicles with high running costs and parking fees.
The Bullitt and eBullitt are proven assets for businesses small and large. In this first showcase, we'd like to introduce you to Cyclo Plombier. Based in Paris, they epitomize a growing plumbing business that adopted cargo bikes early and made them an integral part of their daily operations.
Cyclo Plombier – Questions and Answers
We sent Elian, who set up Cyclo Plombier, a series of questions which he kindly returned a few hours later—testament to his enthusiasm for the Bullitt.
Cyclo Plombier was set up based on the emergency call-out model for plumbers. Elian found that reaching customers on an eBullitt and carrying out repairs was faster than using other vehicles. Speed, cost-efficiency, and ecological concerns drove the decision.
“It affects the mind, we can get up on the wrong foot, once in the saddle, ideas are aired, transformed and in fact, everything is fine. For the rest: Efficiency, speed, coolness, sexy image, economical, ecological — everyday professional life is changed.”
The impact of cargo bikes on mental and physical health, as well as business efficiency, is evident. A healthy and happy workforce is key to maintaining a business. Cyclo Plombier also highlights the marketing benefits: their eBullitt fleet turns heads and sparks conversations with potential customers.
"Our cargobikes and their CycloPlombiers are traveling showcases, they are self-sufficient, street marketing! We always notice a cargobike more than a truck or utility car, so we feel more committed and invested because we are visible, we can not do bullshit! :) but the proximity to the outside world helps to grow the project..."
Elian doesn't hold back. With seven years of experience using eBullitts, Cyclo Plombier has plenty of evidence supporting their decision.
A wealth of benefits
Cyclo Plombier has a wealth of experience using the Bullitt and has the figures to back up the benefits:
- 7 years of experience using Bullitt as a primary work vehicle
- 40 to 60 km per day riding for emergency plumbing needs
- 800 km a month saved in petrol and parking costs
Thanks so much to Elian for taking the time to speak with us—it’s fantastic to see what’s happening in Paris and how efforts like his are making a real impact.
