litchralee , (edited )

Some thoughts:

  • Semi-trailers (aka what everyone calls a trailer, but full trailers are rarer now) are GOAT for expanding payload capacity for the same prime mover, and to drop the trailer and pick up a new one, improving operational efficiency. We've known this for a century
  • The description says "cargo-specific brakes" but I hope that implies brakes on the trailer wheels. 350 kg unbraked would be uncontrollable or hazardous if things go south. Yes, this would require a hydraulic brake coupler from cab to trailer, similar to what big rigs use. But seeing as they have CCTV in the trailer, they're already running lines to the back.
  • This setup is 5 meters long. Are there no mirrors??

Interesting idea. Seems well-suited to urban distribution (eg restocking convenience stores), or as a suburban mobile distribution point, taking up a position to launch smaller bikes for last-mile delivery.

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