Find your perfect Ferla

Family Bikes Built for Real Life

Most households do not need another car. They need a better way to cover the short, everyday trips: school drop-off, the grocery run, practice, the park and the farmers market on Saturday morning. Ferla builds bikes that make those trips easier, safer and a lot more fun, which is why parents across the country choose our bikes for families with kids of every age.

The lineup covers every stage of life: front-box trikes that seat up to four kids where you can see them, a folding model for apartments, a two-wheel longtail, a stable electric trike for grandparents and a commuter for the parent who rides alone. Together they form a complete range of bikes for the family, designed and assembled in California and sold directly to you.

On this page you will find a lineup overview, a buying guide, safety basics and answers to the questions parents ask us most. Use it to compare routes, passengers and storage, and to pick the family bike that everyone in your house will want to ride.

Why More Parents Ride Together

Riding together changes the daily routine in ways a car never will. Kids sit facing forward, talk to you, point at dogs and arrive at school awake. You get light exercise, skip the parking lot and stop paying for gas on short trips. A family bicycle turns the most repetitive part of the day into time you actually enjoy.

Here is what riders in our community tell us changes first:

• Mornings get calmer. No car seats to buckle in a rush and no circling for parking at school.
• Errands get shorter. You roll right up to the door of the store, the library or the park.
• Kids get outside more. Fresh air and movement become part of every trip, not a separate plan.
• The second car becomes optional. We estimate a Ferla pays for itself in about 11 months compared with running a second vehicle.

Family bike rentals are a nice way to try riding together on vacation, but they rarely fit a toddler, a dog and the groceries at the same time. They also rarely fit your seat height, your route or your weekly schedule, which is why the habit fades as soon as the rental ends.

Owning your own setup changes that. The seats are adjusted, the accessories are installed and the bike is always ready by the door. Seats and handlebars adjust for riders from about 4'8" to 6'10", so one family bike can move between both parents and an older teen without tools or fuss.

That flexibility matters more than any spec. If a bike only works for one rider or one trip, it ends up in the garage. If it handles school runs, groceries, the park and a Sunday ride, it is a true bike for family life and replaces the car on most days.

The Ferla Lineup at a Glance

Use the table to find your starting point, then read the sections below. Each model is built around a specific kind of rider and trip, from toddlers in a box to grandparents on three wheels, and together they make up the Ferla bike family.

Most of the lineup belongs to the Ferla electric bike family, with pedal-only versions of the Inspire and Zip for riders who live somewhere flat and want the lowest price.

Front-Box Trikes: Room for the Whole Crew

A front-box layout puts your passengers in a curved, bamboo-composite box ahead of the handlebar. Kids ride on benches with three-point harness belts, you can see and hear them the whole time, and three wheels mean the bike stands on its own while everyone climbs in. For many parents, a family trike is simply the easiest way to carry more than one child.

The Royce MAX, Royce II, Inspire and Royce EU share the same idea but differ in power and price:

• Royce MAX: 750W mid-drive motor with 160 Nm of torque, fat tires, turn signals and seating for up to six
• Royce II: 750W UL-certified hub motor, Shimano 8-speed gearing and a 450 lb box rating
• Inspire: our lightest front-box model, available electric or pedal-only
• Royce EU: the Royce frame and box with a 250W motor for flat routes

Parents often ask whether a family tricycle feels strange to ride. It feels different from a bicycle for the first few minutes, because you steer the box rather than lean the frame, but most riders settle in during their first trip around the block.

Add the optional side door on the Royce and Inspire models and little legs can step in on their own. With a canopy, cushions and a lockable storage compartment, a tricycle family bike becomes the vehicle you reach for first, rain or shine.

Stability is the other big advantage. Hydraulic disc brakes and a parking brake keep the bike planted at every stop, so there is no balancing while a child buckles in. That is why many parents with toddlers, and many riders who have not cycled in years, choose a tricycle. Family errands feel calmer when the bike never tips at a red light.

Folding and Two-Wheel Options

Not every home has room for a wide three-wheeler, and not every rider wants one. Two models solve that.

If you live in an apartment or a condo, the Zip is a good family bike that does not take over the hallway. It keeps the front-box layout but folds its alloy basket in seconds, so it parks where a regular bicycle would. It seats kids on a bench with four harness belts, uses Tektro hydraulic brakes and comes in electric and pedal-only versions.

The Lagom is a longtail and an easy bicycle for family riders who want agility over maximum box space. It carries two or three kids behind the rider on a rear rack rated for 200 lbs, weighs just 62 lbs and rides much like a regular bicycle. A Gates carbon belt and an Enviolo stepless hub mean very little maintenance.

Bikes for Grandparents, Teens and Solo Commutes

A household is more than its youngest passengers. Nobody should wait at home while everyone else heads out, so we also build bikes family members of every age can ride on their own:

• Solo X: a stable electric adult trike with a 350W motor, a reverse function, a step-in frame and a large comfortable seat. It suits grandparents and anyone who wants confidence at low speeds.
• Avant Agile: a step-through commuter with a 120 Nm mid-drive motor, a 720Wh battery and a range of 70+ miles. It is the parent's daily ride to work.
• FX-Series 750: a fat tire bike with a 750W motor and 26 x 4.0 tires for trails, sand and weekend adventures.

Mixing models works well. Many households give both parents a family e-bike that fits their day: a front-box trike for the kids and an Agile for the commute, so nobody fights over who gets the bike. It also means each bike is set up for one main rider, with the seat and accessories exactly where that person likes them.

The whole household can still head out together, even when the bicycles family members ride are this different. Grandparents take the Solo X, a teen takes the FX-Series 750, and the kids ride up front with a parent.

The Wheelchair Bike completes the lineup. Its front partition lowers into a ramp, the chair locks onto a platform with safety harnesses, and a 1000W motor with reverse helps with positioning. It lets every e-bike family include a member who uses a wheelchair on the same ride.

Electric or Pedal-Only?

Most riders choose pedal assist, and the reason is simple: a bike with two kids, a diaper bag and groceries is heavy. A family electric bike makes that load feel like riding alone, flattens hills and turns trips across town into something you will happily repeat every day, even in summer heat.

Here is how our motors compare:

An electric family bike also widens your radius. Trips that felt too long on a regular bicycle become realistic, so the bike replaces the car instead of only covering short hops around the block. Batteries remove for indoor charging on most models.

Pedal-only versions of the Inspire and Zip still make sense if your area is flat, you want the lowest price or you enjoy the workout. Either way, our electric family bikes and pedal models share the same frames, brakes and safety features.

Not sure the motor is worth it? Book a test ride and try a loaded hill. Nearly every parent who compares the two ends up choosing one of our electric bikes for families, because the motor is what turns an occasional ride into a daily habit.

Range matters too. Dual-battery options on the Royce II and Royce MAX cover long days, and the Agile and Lagom go 70 miles on a charge, so an electric bike for family weekends can handle a full day out and still get everyone home.

How to Choose the Right Model

Every household rides differently, so start with five questions before you compare specs. Answer them honestly, the list of options gets short fast, and the best family bike for your home usually becomes obvious.

1. How many passengers? Count today's kids, then think three to five years ahead. Front-box trikes seat up to four, the Royce MAX up to six, the Lagom two or three.
2. How hilly are your routes? Flat towns are fine with a 250W hub motor. Real hills call for the Royce II or a mid-drive.
3. Where will the bike live? Measure your garage door, gate or hallway. Apartments point to the Zip or the Lagom.
4. Who will ride it? If both parents share it, check that seat and handlebar adjustments cover both heights.
5. What do you carry besides kids? Groceries, a dog or sports gear may call for extra storage, a rear rack or a table accessory.

Your answers point you to the best bike for family use rather than the most expensive one. Many households discover that a lighter, simpler model covers every trip they actually take. That keeps more of your budget for accessories like a canopy, cushions or a second battery.

Beyond the specs, the bike also needs to be easy to live with. A good bike for family life has a parking brake, a stable stance at stops, lights that work in the dark, belts for every passenger and a battery you can remove and charge indoors. Those details matter more every day than top speed.

Budget matters too, but think in total cost rather than sticker price. A new bike for family errands that replaces a second car saves money on fuel, insurance and parking every month, and Affirm financing at 0% APR on 24-month plans for qualified buyers spreads the cost over time.

Finally, think about service. A bicycle family members depend on every day should use standard parts that a local bike shop can work on. Ferla bikes use standard components, and we help source parts when you need them. Ask any brand you consider how quickly it ships replacement parts, because downtime is what makes riders give up.

Safety Comes First

A modern family bike should protect passengers the way a good car seat does. Here is what we build into our front-box models:

• Three-point harness belts on every bench
• Hydraulic disc brakes plus a parking brake on the Inspire and every Royce model
• A roll cage on the Inspire and Royce II
• Front and rear LED lights, with integrated turn signals on the Royce MAX
• UL-certified batteries and chargers on our higher-power models, with UL-2849 certification on the Royce II electrical system

Good habits matter on all bikes for family riding: helmets for everyone old enough to wear one, a quick brake and tire check before each ride, bright clothing and a route that favors bike lanes and quiet streets. Practice in an empty parking lot before your first ride with passengers, then build up to busier roads.

For the youngest riders, family bicycles need the right seat. We offer a cloth baby seat with a three-point harness for infants, a toddler seat insert and a universal child seat. Check with your pediatrician before riding with a baby, and keep early trips short and slow.

Buying Direct from Ferla

Ferla works like a family bike shop that comes to your door. We assemble our bikes on our own California line and sell them directly, without dealer markups, and our team answers questions by phone, chat, Facebook and Instagram.

What you get when you order from us:

• Pro-Build delivery on three-wheel models: the bike arrives fully assembled, inspected and crated
• Fast shipping: Pro-Build orders typically ship in 3 to 5 business days and reach most U.S. addresses within 7 to 10 days
• Financing through Affirm, with prequalification that does not affect your credit score
• Incentives: California residents may qualify for the California E-Bike Incentive Project
• Warranty: one year on the frame and electrical components
• Community: a private Facebook group with more than 12,400 members

Unlike a typical family bike store, our showroom in Gardena, California, is also where we build and test every bike. Visit for a test ride, or meet a brand ambassador near you in states from New York and Massachusetts to Florida and Washington.

Our ambassadors are real owners who ride with their own kids, and they are happy to show you how the bike handles with passengers on board. Many parents tell us they came looking for a family bicycle shop and found a community instead.

Browse the lineup online, take the 60-second quiz to find your match, compare models side by side and order whenever you are ready, day or night. Questions can wait until morning, because we reply the next business day. We like to think of Ferla as the family bike shop that never closes.

Prices vary by model, battery and accessories, and seasonal sales change them often, so check each product page for the current figure before you decide. Outlet units and demo bikes also appear regularly at reduced prices, and all our family bikes for sale ship from California with tracking.

Your kids will remember the rides, not the drives. Pick your model, choose your color and start riding together this season. If you have questions along the way, our team is only a call or a chat away.