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I think Bullitt’s look better and have more kudos, but the Douze rides and handles better
This got me curious? What makes it handle so differently? Looking at the bikes side on, the geometry (angles at least) seems very similar?
kboy-
Not 100% sure to be honest! The Bakfiets rides and handles beautifully but is a very different style of bike, it’s like your pedalling an armchair! We needed a fast bike that both me and the wife could ride and the Douze ticked that box. Omnium ride great too, but again don’t offer the load or child carrying capabilities larger/longer cargo bikes do.
My advice, test ride as many as you can to see what works for you. It’s a good thing that we have quite a lot of choice these days!
thebrenthamtaffy
We have a Douze and love it! I know @Vince has had big reliability problems with his electric assist Douze, but this to my knowledge was solely down to the e-assist element of the bike.
I think Bullitt’s look better and have more kudos, but the Douze rides and handles better and has a superior seat, harness and canopy set up for little un’s.
We tested quite a few bikes and the wife refused to ride the Bullitt due to its handling. I like the Bullitt but have to admit the Douze handles so much better. Either way jump on a cargo bike and they’ll bring and instant smile to your face! :)