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Pascalo,
Can whole heartedly recommend the Douze. Cable steering is great, super nimble and great for filtering through traffic and also manoeuvring in/out of garage etc. So is the step-through frame, although their standard frame looks better in my opinion. Really wanted a Bullitt, but the wife hated the handling and thought we'd end up with a Bakfiets until she got on the Douze.
Downside is that it was the most expensive option out of all the bikes we looked at! Have a medium front with kids seat (great seat belts etc.) and full canopy which is really useful this time of year, our little man is nice and toasty even when it's -3 degrees.
I have a love/hate relationship with hub gears, just need to stop trying to ride the cargo bike like it's a race bike I guess! :)
Douze do an XL frame so may fit you better. Shout if you have any Douze related questions.
Ta!
Tim
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The very same demo model was up for sale with a nice discount. Just paid. Will have the bike very soon, soft bag, bench and tarp will be shipped from Melbourne next week. For now forgoing the full canopy. Might get that when winter strikes.
All that's left is a 400 seat post and I'm good to go. XL might fit me better, like this there's a remote chance to have my wife ride it though.
pascalo
that's rad.
in other news, i trialled a Douze today and I am pretty sure i'll get it.
Much more nimble and light than a bakfiets. Great turning circle also.
Just need the kids seat, higher rail and a slightly longer seatpost and it'd be perfect.